The Thrice-Gifted Child is the second book of the Shadow Journey Series by Jo Allen Ash. The book opens with sixteen-year-old desert warrior Grace Irese and her friends Duncan, Mika, and Carina - together with Duncan's extraordinarily gifted yet unstable sister Resa - fleeing from...

We tend to remember firsts. Most people remember their first pet, first grade, car, etc. Samina Parkar shares the story of Noah’s first trip to the zoo in My First Trip to the Zoo (Kid's First Experiences). Samina starts this book with a coloring page....

The Scouts are part of an educational movement that teaches children values, confidence, and responsibility. During their projects, children acquire better social skills and an interest in helping others. Scout Salute: Join Tommy on His First Camping Adventure (Kid's First Experiences) is an introduction to...

My First Fish (Kid’s First Experiences) by Samina Parkar is a children’s picture book about a boy named Mason who is on his way with his family to a summer vacation spot. During their stay at the cabin on the river, he finds himself learning...

The Cardinal Sky: Sky Saga Book 1 by M. K. Osmun inexorably sweeps the reader into a dystopian future where all electronics have been decimated by alien technology, wielded by a race known to humans as Cardinals. These aliens have remained an enigma to mankind...

Cats and Crimes is a work of fiction in the murder mystery and suspense subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Maggie Pill. In this delightful and enjoyable mystery romp, we find ourselves embroiled in a clever and...

What is it about Hollywood celebrities that captivate so many of us? Is it their looks, their wealth, their lifestyles, their talent, or their success? Of course, some of us couldn’t care less about any of that, but others dream of living their glamorous lives....

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...