In Adventure on Christmas Street, a children's picture book by Kristina Raevsky, Christmas is nearly here, but not everyone on Christmas Street is looking forward to it. On her way home from the library, Holly runs into an evil snowman who chases her down the...

The Swim by Jo A. Hiestand is billed as a prequel to her novels featuring the former police detective Michael McLaren. Teenager Michael and his best buddies, Sean and Jamie, are sweltering in a British summer when the idea of a swim in one of...

Immerse yourself in a tale about love and family with Shani T. Night's Threads of Love. An extraordinary woman lived in a small town amid the rolling hills of North Carolina. Her name was Gladys, and she was known by everyone around for her craftmanship...

The Maker of Spells by Jenny O'Kell introduces readers to Juno Vera, a talented spellwright embroiled in a complex web of romance and political intrigue. As she works to prevent an impending war while dealing with personal heartbreak, Juno must navigate the dangerous waters of...

Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire by Scarlet Ibis James is a collection of twelve short stories about love, longing, and human connection. It touches on family, romance, and self-love. It also shows the difficulties of unfulfilled desires, like when Trisha met her distant...

Shell Shocked by Kathleen Welton will appeal to young adult fans of mysteries, adventure, and coming-of-age stories. Alex looks forward to a new challenge on her sixteenth birthday. She starts her internship at the Myrtle Turtle Rescue Center. Alex loves these beautiful sea creatures and...

The Keys of the Oracle: The Dragonborn King by A. E. Zane is an epic fantasy following a prophecy that foretells the destiny of two realms. Oliver Rey is a young boy about to turn 13. Mysterious happenings have disrupted his childhood, ripping him from...

Harp and the Lyre: Exchange by H. C. Roberts brings something unique to the table—a fantasy story that comes with music. Throughout the book, there are QR codes that let readers listen to fourteen songs, making the story even more immersive. The plot moves between...

The Debilis Rising is the first book in E. K. Wise's Keepers of the Rock series. Tessa Horton and Tú Chen are gifted kids who crave more in life, and when they are welcomed at the College of Geological Evolution, everything changes for them. This...

In Shelbo’s Adventures in Technology: A Trip to the Dentist by Michelle L. Dean, a young girl goes for her first appointment with her dentist, Dr. Incisor. One of Shelbo’s back teeth has a small cavity that hurts a little. Her dentist explains that eating...

Over There by Jane Loeb Rubin begins with Eli and Miriam, a newly married couple immediately thrust into World War I. After their honeymoon, Eli enlists in the Medical Corps just as they begin adjusting to married life. Miriam is unable to serve due to...

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star by Kathleen Welton is an encouraging and motivational picture book for young children that teaches them about courage and helping others in need. Myrtle the turtle and her friend Max come across sea stars (starfish) washed ashore after a storm....

Reading aloud to preschoolers not only helps them develop essential reading skills but also helps them love to read. I cannot think of a better way to encourage reading aloud than with rhyming picture books like Captain Troublemaker and The Belly Rub Avenger. In it,...

Silly Nana Meets Mr. Moose by Stacey Roberts is a delightful read that combines humor, warmth, and whimsy. Silly Nana went to visit her grandchildren for Christmas. While she sat on her chair and watched them decorate the Christmas tree, she remembered a special story....

Josh has a surprise package awaiting him after school. It’s from his Granddad. He unwraps it carefully and discovers a strange, blue stone inside. He studies it closely, but he doesn’t know what its significance is. In Mary Ann Hake’s Just a Piece of Stone,...

Dare to C.A.R.E. by Dr. Carmen F. Vlasceanu teaches the critical role of customer experience (CX) in business, speaking on communication, personalization, and responsiveness to build loyalty. Dr. Vlasceanu leans into the need for empathy and service standards in multicultural environments, and introduces Business Transformation...

Clover by Mary L. Schmidt is a gentle and educational children’s picture story centered around the everyday life of bunny rabbits. Through the character of Clover, the book introduces young readers to where rabbits live, what they eat, their predators, and how they interact with...

Bridges: Coup de Foudre by Gabrielle Neord chronicles the extraordinary life of Jillian Bauer, a young woman who suffers neglect but is determined to shape her destiny. She fights to survive in a grim world filled with the stench of decay, struggling for food scraps....

The Book of Seila by Wilda Hughes is a fierce, emotionally charged dystopian novel that doesn’t pull its punches. In a near-future theocracy known as the Covenant States, Ruby Lambert lives in hiding, having escaped a brutal redemption camp. But when her sister is accused...

This is an incredible book about Biblical history. Even though it's fiction, the author did a fantastic research job. Tamar, a Hebrew slave, vows to remain loyal to her God and to herself. Through many twists and turns, Tamar and Tiberius journey through a life...