In Max Folsom's crime thriller Death of a Codebreaker, Baker Somerset was the only licensed female private investigator in Ottawa and the owner of Case Closed Investigations. Darlene went missing four weeks ago, and her mother and aunt hired Baker to locate her. Darlene's mother...

Even though raising children is a blessing, sometimes, it can get overwhelming. Laugh Like A Mother by Kathryn Sprandio Ells is a collection of humor-filled poems and real-life anecdotes that capture the broad spectrum of feelings and emotions being a mother entails. A mother wakes...

How To Burn A Rainbow: My Gay Marriage Didn't Make Me Whole, My Divorce Did is a groundbreaking memoir by Karl Dunn. In it, Karl shares the story of his divorce and journey to self-discovery. After seven years of marriage, Karl thinks that a honeymoon...

What is a Credit Card? is an informative children's book by Kelly Lee. It promotes financial education and financial responsibility and teaches the use of a credit card through colorful illustrations and a relatable narrative. Young Ava becomes curious after watching her father use a...

January 6: A Novel by Norman Brewer is an alternative historical novel in which, on January 6, 2021, a coalition of far-right extremists and militias violently storms the U.S. Capitol to disrupt the certification of a contested presidential election. The aim is to incite chaos...

Heather Lyn Davis's Riley the Rabbit Learns a New Habit is a heartwarming children’s book that teaches consideration for others. Riley loves jumping. He jumps everywhere, even inside school. However, this quickly becomes an inconvenience, causing his friends and teacher to complain when he lands...

The Pros & Cons of Becoming a Superhero by Tara St. Pierre is a young adult fantasy novel that explores the intertwined lives of its two protagonists. Bex Daltry, an aspiring webcomic artist, and Umie Nakayama, a popular video content creator, find themselves facing new...

Field Notes From a Fungi Forager by Ashley Rodriguez is an amazing guide to discovering a variety of mushrooms and specifically focuses on those found in the Pacific Northwest. This stems from a love of exploring mushrooms in beautiful and scenic locations both forest and...

After a cold night highlighted by billows of dark smoke obscuring the sky over downtown Boston, the Great Fire of November 9, 1872 made headlines in newspapers the following day. The catastrophic fire sees businesses shut down and some city residents being forced to move....

To Become a Brother by Lindy Bell is a captivating story that follows Lucas Matthews, who spent most of his time in the foster care system after the untimely death of his father. Inspired by his childhood memories of spending time with his second-grade school...

This is Not a Drill by Benjamin M. Weilert is an educational picture book that invites young readers to help Robbie Robin rebuild his home after a storm. The story starts by introducing Robbie, a little bird whose cozy nest was blown away by a...

It used to be that the difficult decision for parents and guardians was whether or not to allow children to watch television and which shows were safe entertainment. Now technology is dominating the dilemma. In Joshua McGrath’s Can i Have a Phone?, Leo is distraught...

Mitchie the Service Dog Gets a Job! is a heartwarming story by Diane Petrozzo. It begins in Colorado with an elderly man named Mel, who is losing his eyesight. Upon hearing the news from his doctor that he will eventually become blind, he feels hopeless,...

Unfortunately, bullies are everywhere and everyone needs a champion from time to time. When Dingo Toad is walking home from school, he notices his friend, Penny, being bullied. This makes him cross. He confronts the bullies and makes them apologize. In Lamar Golden and Liana...

Awake For Ever in a Sweet Unrest by Chuck Rosenthal blends historical fiction, magical realism, and philosophical inquiry. Through vivid storytelling and richly layered characters, the novel explores themes of love, art, and the boundaries of time, creating a timeless narrative that both literature enthusiasts...

Being mistaken for a bear and being mistaken for a baroness is something rare in life, but for Sister Mary Thomas, the protagonist of the novel Dancing Through a Deluge by author Jess Wells, both apply. As the good Sister tries to survive in medieval...

Moose and Frog Go For a Walk, written and illustrated by Janice Hostetter, is a delightful children's book that captures the essence of friendship and adventure. Moose and Frog are the best of friends, and, one day, as the leaves begin to change color, Moose...

To Murder a Marquis by Arabella Sheraton is a romantic time travel mystery set in the Regency era with plenty of thrills. The story follows the endearing figure of Jane Carstairs, a modern-day woman who awakens in 19th-century England and finds herself thrust into a...

There's a Dinosaur in My Ear is a children's picture book by Nat Gibson. Olivia was playing in the bathtub when her ears started hurting. After a visit to the doctor, Olivia learns she has water in her ear and a little dinosaur that plays...

Daniel K. Asiedu's Simply Inspired By Faith: One Word At A Time helps readers deepen their understanding of certain words and how these relate to the Bible so they can enjoy a more knowledgeable walk on their "faith journey." Every chapter focuses on a word,...