Prep School for Serial Killers by Tara Platt is a thrilling novel about overthrowing the powers that be and securing your own destiny. Set in a dystopian society in the 22nd century, Anathema is a sixteen-year-old student at one of the special boarding schools set...

Zion's Super Question Day: Why? written by Aliya Yancey and illustrated by Fitrandhita follows the learning adventure of a typical and curious child named Zion. His mom has devised a way of letting him satisfy his inquisitiveness by having a jar filled with sticks that...

I Want to Be by Regina D. Puckett is a motivational picture book for kids who want to do great things, and answers the questions: what is your dream job and why? There are many occupations in life, and children are inspired by watching adults...

Speak Up! by Rebecca Burgess is an inspiring graphic novel about an autistic girl named Mia. At school, Mia is bullied, and none of the other students seems to understand her. After school, however, she doubles as the viral singer Elle-Q. When Elle-Q’s fans want...

Jules Larimore's The Muse of Freedom is a well-crafted historical novel, a coming-of-age story of Jehan BonDurant, a young French nobleman. Larimore has drawn inspiration from the 17th-century historical figure of his ancestor Jean Pierre Bondurant dit Cougoussac, a French Huguenot. The Muse of Freedom...

Buster’s Scandal (Tales of the Barn Owl Bard) by Timothy Swiss is the fourth in the series and is a story any dog lover will recognize and smile about. The family is about to enjoy a steak grilled in the backyard. They rhapsodize. They anticipate....

Return To Hardscrabble Road is a work of fiction in the historical and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience and contains some scenes of violence and the use of explicit language. Penned by author George Weinstein, the story centers...

In Phoenix Revived by Judy McCluney, classified as young adult reading, we meet a group of teens and parents living in South Phoenix where they must fight prejudice as regards immigration, and the environment as regards oil refineries. These are the big issues that add...

Aquila Hannigan lost her memory while at sea, and all she remembers is her name, age, and what she is - a siren. Everard, a kind fisherman, comes to her rescue. Everard goes far and beyond for Aquila, and she falls for him, but things...

In a Nut’s Hell: Literary Doodles by Jim Wood is a zany, quirky, and utterly unexpected series of humorous stories that will make the reader laugh, roll their eyes in glee at the intentional absurdity of each story, and eagerly turn the pages for more....

G Edward Martin's 13 Acorns is a compilation of the author's stories that are described in their entirety as “Modern Short Stories for Thoughtful Adults”. The author explains that the book title came from a meditative experience wherein he was hoping to meet a spirit...

The Pause and the Breath is a riveting poetic collection by Kwame Sound Daniels. Penned in the structure of sonnets with experimental rhyming patterns, this poetry collection delves into the idea of self as experienced by a narrator belonging to the LGBTQ community. Daniels tackles...

Money Magic is the fifth book in the Evie Everyday Witch series by Elena Paige. While reading about her favorite character in a book, Evie Everyday is suddenly struck by an inexplicable desire to make money. Unbeknownst to the inhabitants of Wyndemere, Evie is a...

Counting Toasters 1 to 10, written and illustrated by Haley McAndrews, is an amusing children’s picture book designed to teach children how to count. In this book, we will discover that toasters are exciting creatures as they play and go about their daily lives while...

I Am: Empowering Littles Through Self-Talk by Enya Krieg is an unusual children’s picture book intended to encourage positive talk in children's everyday situations. The book is made exclusively from recycled materials and printed using soy inks. It is designed to teach children the practice...

Music Is All Around Me by Heather Jack, illustrated by Eileen Vuorinen, is a lovely children’s book. It is an ode to music, to learning with the five senses, and to being oneself and enjoying all the small pleasures we can. It is also about...

Santa’s Wish by Kristina Rowlands with illustrations by Mia Lloyd shares a meaningful reminder of what Christmas is truly about. In this delightful holiday story, young children and their families are excitedly preparing for the holidays with the beloved traditions of decorating, singing, and cooking....

Lights, Camera, Impact: Storytelling, Branding, and Production Tips for Engaging Corporate Video by Tony Gnau is a self-help book about using storytelling videos to help promote your company, no matter what size. He discusses different types of videos, such as DIY, and how and why...

Mickie McKinney, Boy Detective: Connections in Chemistry by R.L. Fink is the story of Mickie, a sixth-grader who also happens to be a private detective. Jamie Burns, Mickie’s friend and a science genius, is sent as a substitute when their chemistry teacher leaves early on...

Artima's Travels - Part II: Ella is the second novel in the All about Artima's Travels series by E. A. Dustin. The story follows the 17-year-old Ella, an old soul very much like her mother Arty Ressols. Growing up with her mother by her side...