The Foster Wife by Cindy Dorminy is the story of Amelia Day, who has moved on after a broken heart and opened a dog-themed business to ensure it never happens again. Using techniques she applies to foster animals, she reforms bachelors, preparing them for lasting,...

Charles was surprised by his friend's hypocrisy. Mr. Darcy had counseled him against marrying Jane Bennet because she was unworthy of him, yet he was announcing his engagement to her sister, Elizabeth. What could have changed in such a short time? Elizabeth's marriage was of...

Of Providence: A Lifetime Chasing Hope by Kay Carroll is an incredibly inspiring biography that follows a mixed-race man’s relentless battles for land rights and inheritance for his family and others like him. It had been decided that mixed breeds could be added to Choctaw...

Going to museums is an entertaining way for children to learn about history, and they will recognize important aspects of culture and art. Back to the Museum introduces us to Ryan, a boy who visits the museum every Saturday. On this occasion, his father encourages...

Losing a loved one is never easy; loss-induced grief is inevitable no matter how old you are. But children have an even harder time dealing with grief as they are new to the concept. A Million Little Stars by Amanda Loraine Lynch, Candice Davis, and...

Our Own Little Underworld is a young adult romance drama by Paige Lavoie. All Percy Bloom wants is to live the normal life of a teenager and do the things she loves. But her ultra-conservative mother has other ideas, as she wants to control every...

Manners in the Great Kingdom by Sezgin Ismailov is the story of Max's journey across several kingdoms to gain various teachings that will help him. During his excursions, Max learned about different people's tales and experiences, such as their feelings, relationships, life problems, the future...

Pocky: An Octopus Learns Consent by Arielle Haughee is an educational picture book for young children Has your child learned the importance of consent yet? If not, then this book will teach them everything they need to know. Pocky the octopus loves to give hugs...

Cloacina is a mythical goddess who presided over the Cloaca Maxima, but in this context, Cloacina is the smartest bot that has ever existed. With its intelligence, it has managed to escape the confines of its cloud and become conscious and self-aware. Via the internet,...

As a single mother of a mentally challenged child, Anya could use some company, even if it's "politsiya." After her mother-in-law Calina was murdered, Anya met a police photographer named Andrei, who showed interest in the murder. Andrei's search for answers leads him to two...

The Gang of Three: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle by Neel Burton should be required reading for any college class in philosophy. This is the best book on philosophy I have ever read, and I have four master’s degrees. Neel gives a fantastic overview of the pre-Socratic...

Do Butterflies Sleep? by Janice Garden Macdonald is a charming picture book that pre-readers and emerging readers will fall in love with. The storyline details an eventful day in the life of an active butterfly from morning to night, and the tale ends by answering...

The Beautiful Ugliness of Being is an introspective poetry collection by Joe Maldonado. The titular poem, "The Beautiful Ugliness of Being," offers the point of view of attaining self-awareness and relishing in its existence. "We, the Dreamers" celebrates the ability to dream and create. In...

Domenic Aversa narrates his emotional life journey in his memoir Thank Goliath. The author discusses his rebellious childhood in Canada with his poor Italian immigrant family. Domenic’s mother tried her best to keep him in line, but the constant discipline and harsh words caused him...

Freeze Frame is a young adult coming-of-age novel by Tyler Beauchamp. Sixteen-year-old Will Horner is ready for a fresh start as a new student at Pinehurst Arts School. Plagued by visions and memories of his past, Will is eager to leave it all behind and...

Funeral Daze is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, suspense, satire, and adventure subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience for its occasional use of explicit language and theming around death and dying. Penned by author Dorian Box as...

The Courage to Stay: How to Heal From an Affair and Save Your Marriage by Kathy Nickerson, Ph.D., is a detailed guide to helping couples heal from infidelity. She immediately dives into this painful process of healing from the very beginning to the end. She...

Glass Girl is a young adult fantasy novel by Dorothy A. Winsor. Seventeen-year-old Emlin hopes to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a master craftmistress of intricately crafted glass inspired by Kural Island's resident hibernating dragon. But when her mother, Calea, is murdered in...

All Jaime and Dustin wanted was to live in peace and be able to love each other; however, that seemed too tall an order in Love Beyond Death by Alderin Ordell. Dustin finally loses his cool after seeing his beloved come home battered and bruised...

Loden’s Children by Paul Chandler revolves around the mystery of three missing children and their suspected kidnapping that took place on the night that their house burned down. Decades later, the mother of the lost children contacts private detective Riley Callen in a final attempt...