Collegiate by AP Cleriot is a chilling YA horror story set in the eerie halls of Buchner Collegiate, a high school shrouded in mystery and malevolence. Students are vanishing, their fates unknown, as dark forces lurk in every corner. Sophomore Jason Thomas is largely unaffected...

Life on the Beaver River by Paul Yanuziello is an enchanting story that transports young readers into the heart of the Canadian wilderness, where animals live in a delicate balance of adventure and survival. The book’s hero, Reddy, a red squirrel, embarks on a quest...

Face to Face with Santa Claus by T.J. Gram answers many questions that people have about Santa. The Claus family members live long lives, maybe due to the clean air in the North Pole, and travel very fast with reindeer that can fly and see...

The At-Your-Beck Felicity Conveyor by Dolly Gray Landon is an audaciously satirical novel that delves into the bizarre intersections of morality, justice, and the modern consumerist experience. At its core is Justyce Dreadmiller, a grocery store owner whose obsessive quest to bring a young kleptomaniac,...

Treat yourself to a delightful Christmas tale of love and romance with Miss Miller's Christmas by Robert Valle. Karen Miller recently moved to New York City to be near her aging grandfather and work for a computer services company. In her thirties, Karen has little...

The Rocket, written and illustrated by Daryl Horton, is a charming and modern take on Peter Newell’s classic The Rocket Book. It captures the joy and chaos that ensue when a young boy ignites a hidden rocket in his apartment building. Horton brings fresh energy...

Millie & Marty Muldoon Miss Out by R.S. Prinzo is a children’s picture book. Millie and Marty don’t like bedtime because they think they are missing out on fun when they go to sleep. Every day, they find a clue that proves their parents are...

The Little Hedgehog’s Second Christmas by Ian Humpheryes is a delightful holiday tale in the Bluebell Woods series. In this story, Little Hedgehog is very excited to finally celebrate Christmas Day. He sets out to find the perfect Christmas gifts for his friends. However, each...

This week I’ve been diving into the first issue of XeLuS Mind Studio, an educational comic book created by Deborah Andersson and edited by Deborah and Martin Andersson with illustrations provided by multiple contributors. The goal of this book is to use characters based on...

If you poke a rattlesnake with a stick, bad things happen, and Deadly When Disturbed by D.M. Barr is a perfect example of that truism. Dara Banks is a busy woman. As a successful real estate agent running a charity and trying to save a...

Pumpkin Spice Spice Baby by Kerry Evelyn, another installment in the Coffee Loft series, appeals to fans of romance, drama, and sport-themed novels. Tasha Palmer juggles three jobs to pay her huge medical bills. Montgomery Biddington, or Monty, has enough money for a secure future....

Grandma Has No Hair, written by Irma Prosser and illustrated by Emma Marsh, is a moving picture book about how preschoolers, and indeed anyone, can be involved in the lives of their loved ones diagnosed with cancer. In this book, a little girl finds different...

The Voice and Other Stories by Ann Grant is a thought-provoking anthology of fictional tales rooted in personal experiences. The collection centers around a mysterious, protective voice that warns a young Ann of impending danger. Later in life, this voice reveals profound insights, including a...

Can a "monster" grant life to an anguished soul? Kayla Frederick's After the Devil explores this complex subject. When her self-published books fail to make any remarkable impact, Alex decides to quit writing and spend more of her time working jobs to help raise her...

When eight artists from varying backgrounds receive the same letter inviting them to an all-expenses paid art residency, which includes a competition offering a five-hundred-thousand dollar prize to the winner, they assemble at the airport against their better judgment. The residency promises to help them...

The False Queen is a fitting title for this fable by Tuula Pere. One drizzly morning, Viola steps onto Swing Island, wearing a white lace dress and a toy crown, and by midday, the little fairy island population had convinced itself that a queen from...

The magical, charming children’s story, Leo, the Little Wanderer by Tuula Pere takes young readers to thrilling places in exciting adventures filled with unforgettable moments and splendid sights. Though Leo loves to watch the scenery around his home, he decides to pack his bag and...

Ashes Of Armora: Rise of Iris by Vijay Kumar is about a young princess named Iris who is the sole heir to the throne of the kingdom of Armora. She is widely renowned for her gentleness, compassion, and generosity, particularly when lending a hand to...

Joan Donaldson crafts Lizzie and William’s love story beautifully in Ae Fond Kiss: Love Blossoms in Tennessee, a remarkable, hope-filled romance novel set in a close-knit community in the Appalachian Mountains. Following the death of her fiancé, Lizzie Walker wrestles with despair that almost overwhelms...

A Hush at Midnight by Marlene M. Bell had me in its clutches from beginning to end, leaving me stunned on the final page. When Laura Harris decides to visit her mentor, Hattie, a woman she has viewed as more than a friend, she is...