“Want to take the train?” What a grand idea! Did you know the fairy train is actually a bunch of snails? And the students who live in the fairy city have to take the train to school every day. Even in the summer. Well, actually,...

I have seen so many so-called professionals over the years, all of whom claim to know the almighty cure to my Deafness, Depression, PTSD, and myriad more ailments that remain a mystery to me. Choose to Prevail: Unexpected Insights to Help You Overcome Challenges examines...

Zero Sum Conclusion by Thomas Lopinski is a dystopian tale set after the Second Civil War reformed the American government. A scoring system based on demeanor and the Solid Start Initiative eliminated poverty and debt. After the death of Edgar’s wife, a doctor put out...

The Redemption of Kings by Mark Castleberry is set in the land of Connacht, where the Ghel people face divine punishment for straying from their faith in the Lord of Light, while King Nazzar of Ash seeks to conquer and enslave them. Four young Ghel...

Feral by J.D. Roxburgh is, to be honest, a bit shocking for a paranormal read. I've felt like I've read them all, but right from the first chapter of Roxburgh's tale, I could tell I was in for something different. You view the story through...

The Letter by N.D. Byma is a cute little story about a young girl who wants to write a letter to someone special but cannot put her words down on paper. She sits on her favorite bench in her favorite park; she tries going for...

Enter The King by Ibomcha Kolom unfolds with Laysana receiving the prestigious Humanist Award from the President of UNO at the UN. It is a day celebration and the pretty girl is singled out for her social work, which is assisting those who are adversely affected...

In War and Pizza by Robert Allen, fifteen-year-old Marvin Moore was a kid from the wrong side of the city. He and his four orphan friends had been in and out of so many foster homes until they decided to take matters into their own...

The Belgrave Legacy by Zara Hoffman is an upper young adult paranormal novel about the ancient fight between Heaven and Hell. Upon her 16th birthday, Fawn Belgrave receives her inherited magical powers. After nearly setting her mom and twin brother on fire, she decides to...

The Slope Rules by Melanie Hooyenga is a great romance for young adult readers, a story that explores love, coming of age, and personal growth. During the holidays, Cally, a fifteen-year-old beauty meets Blake, a “hot snowboarder,” with whom she develops a strong connection. But...

After d Dark by Aderonke Moyinlorun is a powerful novel with great psychological undertones, a story of abuse, revenge, and murder. Miki Daniels has suffered a lot from her childhood, including rape. After experiencing an abusive childhood and surviving the worst imaginable form of sexual...

In Ounces of Oneness, a book of poems by the author Nejoud Al-Yagout, each work is an attempt to give permanence to the soul. Sometimes tentative, sometimes effervescent, Al-Yagout manages to invite the reader with her on a journey of self discovery and wonder as...

“I have thrown off the shackles that have held me prisoner since I was liberated from the concentration camps in Europe. At last I have complete freedom in body, mind, and soul. Sharing my story has helped me to put life into perspective. I am...

Sixteen-year-old Jonathon ‘Jack’ Goode spends his school holidays in the little village of Upper Uffing, together with his parents, his aunt and his cousin, Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Waterhouse. One night, at the town’s fair, a fortune teller tells Jack that he “will meet an elf in...

Maygest's Tale by C. E. Cannery is a rollicking story that follows an eccentric and brilliantly developed protagonist, a great read for fans of adventure and epic fantasy. Maygest is an old thief who has had many ladies back in the day. He is a...

Anders Roseberg’s Tweedledee and Tweedledum: Other Wonderland Tales is a children’s picture book that takes readers into the daily lives of two brothers from the beloved children’s tale, Alice in Wonderland. The two brothers may look alike, but as the book describes, they have vastly...

Fruit Is Fun includes a description of fruits in terms of variety, color, flavor, and shape. The book even talks about categories such as citrus. In some cases, the text also explains the type of region where these fruits grow. Through the pages, children will...

Lady of the Plantation by Adrian Heflin is an extraordinary story of love, slavery, survival, and a craving for freedom. It showcases the pain and harsh realities of living a life of oppression on a tobacco plantation. Sylvia's story starts near Charlottesville, Virginia, on the...

Danielle Paquette-Harvey’s Cursed King romantic fantasy features several characters who depend on each region’s representation by the United Races Committee. Nathan is the king of Ichoryilla and the only known hybrid who is half vampire and half werewolf. However, Nathan has been unable to connect...

"Once: Ask Me Anything, not Love" is not your traditional love story. It is written as if these two special souls were on a collision course with destiny. I could not put this one down as you feel every emotion with Maya and Morkel....