Father From a Putrid Tree by Richard Hodge is a gritty, multi-generational story that explores the dark legacy of the McConnell family, beginning in 1915. The novel opens with Archie McConnell, a poor but determined bare-knuckle boxer who unexpectedly wins a championship fight and becomes...

In The Dreamlighters Put Out a Fire by Barbara Gammage, Kaleb, Maya, William, and Elizabeth are all playing, pretending to put out a fire in a dollhouse. As they play, they talk, and William says he wants to be a firefighter. Suddenly, the Dreamlight Genie...

Gizmo loves to travel. The only problem was that in 2020, the world was shut down due to a deadly virus. In Heidi Heisel’s Gizmo Goes on a Road Trip, Gizmo is worried about putting on so much weight since he can’t get out and...

Kendall Brown's 10 Secrets of a Lazy Dog Trainer offers a refreshing and unconventional approach to dog training that sets it apart from the many traditional training books. Filled with relatable anecdotes and practical advice, Brown’s book breaks down the complex art of training into...

Women Making a Difference is a collection of inspiring stories compiled by Peace Mitchell and Katy Garner, featuring women from various fields who are pioneers and catalysts for change. The book shares the journeys of a teacher in Africa helping her students expand their horizons...

Jagger and Bode Have a Field Day by L. Ellis is a children's book following the puppies at the School of Muddy Paws. They are disappointed when their library floods, destroying all the books, including the one they were eagerly reading, Biscuit and Bone. To...

The Joys and Troubles of a Missionary’s Life: Jowett Murray in the China of 1909–1945 by David Murray, Ruth H Finnegan, and John R Hunt is a detailed and thoughtful account of Jowett Murray, a British missionary who spent nearly four decades in China between...

I Wanted to Be a Bluesman is a collection of short stories by David Joseph that explores the roots and soul of blues music. Each story in this anthology honors the transformative power of music, especially the blues, and its profound influence on the human...

God, Science, and a Really Dumb Experiment by Sasha DeVore is a fun story about an experiment that doesn’t go quite as planned. Alex is on summer break and all she wants is a respite from the kids she teaches. What she doesn’t expect is...

The ties that bind a family aren’t always the same. In Every Family is a Tree by Andrea Z. Ali-Panzarella, readers are shown how those ties can grow in many different ways. It’s a children’s book emphasizing that families are created and forever connected. Through...

Lexi the Coonhound Finds a New Home! by Meg Martin is a heartwarming children's book that makes children aware of the struggles faced by a rescue dog finding its place in a new home. Lexi the Coonhound is given a second chance when she is...

Granny’s Got a Fart Gun: Hilarious and Heartwarming Tales from the Nursing Home by Stephen “Stevie D” Davies is a delightful romp through the unpredictable world of nursing home life. This collection of stories, while uproariously funny, also captures touching moments that highlight the vibrant...

After being kicked out of a group he helped create, Will, a writer in London, believes it is for both his and the group’s good, seeing as he had outgrown them and wanted to explore his life and abilities differently. However, his life takes a...

Gizmo Goes to a Baseball Game is a heartwarming tale about a little dog named Gizmo and his adventures during his first baseball game. Authored by Heidi Heisel and vividly illustrated by River Wilson, this book captures the essence of childhood dreams and the magic...

Silly Nana Sings a Song is a rollicking, fun picture book about, well, about silly Nana who just loves to sing! Nana arrives unexpectedly at her granddaughter’s home one morning, cooks up a pudding for breakfast, and then takes the girls out on an adventure....

Silly Nana Does a Dance by Stacey Roberts tells the delightful story of Silly Nana and her passion for dancing. When Nana Moose comes to visit, she brings not only hugs and love but also a burst of positive energy and fun. With her hula...

Raising a toddler is never easy. However, when they grow up, parents start missing the little milestones they achieved between the transformative years of toddlerhood and childhood. I Know I'm A Big Kid When... by Nathalie Gallant-Fraser is a picture book for parents and children...

The Perks of Loving a Viscount by Alexa Aston is a historical romance set in the late eighteenth century. Seth Atwell is content with his life as a ship's captain until he discovers he is bound for a life of luxury and responsibility as a...

The Duchess Takes a Lover by Jillian Eaton commences with a delicious rumor that Mara Buxton, the Duchess of Southwick, plans to attend London for the season and find a paramour to amuse her. The rumor quickly spreads until it reaches the ears of her...

Little Ollie has a bit of a problem when sleeping: there’s something huge stuck in his nostril that’s blocking it and causing him to snore very loudly when he sleeps. Ollie’s continuous loud snores also prevent his brother James from sleeping. Ollie has done all...