Being a woman in a male-dominated society is challenging, where being a single mom is seen as immoral and a bad societal influence. The Kintsugi Moms by Dr. Haseena Chokkiyil is a collection of stories from single mothers with health issues and their journey toward...

Over time, toxic and unhealthy relationships gradually chip away at our self-esteem and can make us feel worthless and broken. It can also lead to codependent behavior that prohibits us from fulfilling our optimum potential. In Stop Being A Doormat and Learn to Love Yourself,...

Saint Bloodbath by Frederick Douglass Reynolds is a chilling true crime story. The bodies are piling up; five are found in a camp for the homeless, and a teenager is found in the desert, executed in cold blood. At first, they are treated as unconnected,...

A little tear had a bad day. First, he woke up too late and rushed through the morning. At recess, he and his friend planned to play together, but Steve left him and played with the other tears. Then the little tear hurt himself when...

The Walled Garden by Robin Farrar Maass revolves around gardens and the language of flowers, which always has interested people since Victorian times. The characters are so real that the reader will find themselves relating to them, and the story is woven throughout the most...

Psychology of...Horror Villains, Survivors, and Victims: Movie Edition vol. II by S. L. Yarbrough is a fascinating look at the horror genre. This book dives head first into the category we all know and love, from classic movie monsters like Frankenstein and Pennywise to real-life...

In The Marquis, the Escape, and the Fox by Jenny L. Cote, the thirteen colonies fight for their freedom against a tyrannical enemy as the British fleet invades New York Harbor and seeks to assassinate General George Washington. The Epic Order of the Seven must...

Of the Noble and Great Ones by H.D. Logic explores the profound importance in this world and beyond of young men like Juke, a non-verbal autistic teenager who serves as the exclusive narrator. Through Juke's sparse yet evocative single-word phrases and gestures, we gain intimate...

I Hurt My Foot Doing the Mashed Potato is a humorous yet thought-provoking memoir comprising 25 essays from James Robinson on various topics. James has accumulated several riveting stories and distinctive opinions over his 70 years as a father to three children and grandfather to...

In Andrew Piñon's Crossbow Creek: Dead Bridesmaids, a group of women was hosting a bachelorette party for their friend Rose at an upscale and remote cabin in Crossbow Creek. Since elementary school, Yvonne, a single mother, and Rose had been best friends. Yvonne knew she...

Christopher St. John's War Bunny Chronicles and book two, Summerday, offer the series' progression in a vivid depiction of a dystopian future in which humans are wiped out and have been supplanted by animals. Situated in the Million Acre Wood, the novel unfolds against the...

Imprints of the Past is the first novel in the Of Imprint and Erasure series by Gareth Ian Davies. D was just out of prison and looking forward to living a peaceful life in St. Louis. He had a job, an apartment, and a girlfriend...

Every year millions of people enter the employment market. Some of them are regulars looking for a change that will favor them financially or otherwise but for the bulk of these employment seekers, this is their first foray into these murky waters. Most of these...

Best Buddies Book Club by Jen Lowry is a wonderful children's picture book about the joy of reading, friendship, and overcoming your fears. Ms. Williams was thrilled when her third-grade class was invited to the Best Buddies Book Club, but the students weren't. They were...

East of the Sun: An Epic Fairytale Adventure by A.E. Becker follows the tale of Saedis and Sola, two sisters caught up in a magical world along with Ash, a boy who loved to tell stories. These three teenagers never expected to get involved in...

Disconnected by Riley Cross is a dystopian science fiction story revolving around Chiara, a genius and an Anomaly. It was already hard enough to live life as a contradiction, not belonging anywhere in Unity. Her life was further torn to shreds when her family members...

Glimmer by Denise Keiser follows the story of Celeste, a teenager whose life has always been shrouded in mystery from the day she was found by her parents. Seemingly a magnet for the weird and inexplicable, she finds herself drugged and whisked away to Aves,...

Earth's environment is a finely balanced ecosystem where billions of creatures play their part in making this planet a sustainable place to live. In My Underground Home, Leanne Murner focuses on one such creature we have all seen in our backyards, playgrounds, or gardens; the...

Queen Vernita Meets the Wandering Buffalo is a children's adventure book by Dr. Dawn Menge. In this installment, Queen Vernita and her best friend Debbie set out to visit their friends and family in the small town of Wandering Buffalo, Oceaneer. Seeking out the best...

After facing a traumatic assault and a considerably favorable court case, Lori finds herself briefly free from Kelvon, her chaotic ex-husband. However, this is not to last. Desi, her lovely daughter, finds the arrival of a new child and younger sibling upsetting. Remembering the wonderful...