It’s awful to be alone during the holidays. It’s especially awful when your relationship ended just a few weeks before Christmas. Aside from the loneliness, you have to deal with the pitying remarks from your friends and relatives at holiday events. And that’s what makes...

Life and Death on the Loxahatchee: The Story of Trapper Nelson by James D. Snyder is a fascinating study of a Florida notable whose death, ruled a suicide, evokes conspiracy theories to this day. Vince “Trapper” Nelson, born Vincent Nataulkiewicz in New Jersey in 1908,...

Love's Rebirth: A Tejana Story by Adria Cruz Tabor is set in the Tejas region of Mexico, in Santo Tomás, a village that thrived as a trading hub for ranchers and a fusion of several cultures. When the Comanche warriors' invasion of their family's property...

Wren and the Worry-Vanishing Magic: A Strategy-Filled Guide to Help Ease Anxious Feelings by Kendra Fogarty is an engaging resource for kids struggling with anxiety. Wren is a young girl who is off to a new school. She is excited but has many worries that...

Decolonizing the Body: Healing, Body-Centered Practices for Women of Color to Reclaim Confidence, Dignity, and Self-Worth by Kelsey C. Blackwell is a powerful self-help book for women who want to heal. Written by a woman of color, this book helps you accept yourself, heal, grow,...

Purrrfect As I Am is written by Lisa Jacovsky and illustrated by Brainstorm Productions. Bones is a sweet little kitten with Hydrocephalus that makes him special to his human family. His two brothers are special, too. They have Cerebral Hypoplasia. All three kittens are special...

Aaliyah P. Gets Baptized in Jesus' Name! by Lucinda Weeks is a delightful children's book that gently introduces young readers to the wonderful practice of baptism. It follows Aaliyah P., a curious and thoughtful girl, as she attends church with her family and learns all...

Aaliyah P. Flies into Outer Space! (The Little Adventures of Aaliyah P.!) by Lucinda Weeks is the right book to get kids dreaming about space and the adventures that can be had beyond Earth. It is bedtime, and Aaliyah P.’s mother decides to read her...

Sometimes, the stars align and sports teams go through unprecedented winning runs that seem implausible beforehand. Gladstone High School's varsity championship-winning football team went through such a run in 1977. In An Unlikely Season, J.R. Wirth, Jim Joyce, Roy Rhino, and other contributors share their...

Crossing Borders: The Search for Dignity in Palestine by Christa Bruhn is a personal narrative recounting the author's experience of Palestine, drawn from direct observations, acquired knowledge, and imagined scenarios. Historical aspects are supported by archival research and personal testimonies, predominantly from Palestinian and Israeli...

Magelord is the first book in The Worldwalker Saga by Andrew Christian. Devon had some pretty big shoes to fill. With Alexander Mason as his greatfather, Devon knew he had his whole life before him just to prove his worth. That did not mean he...

Dustin Davis grew up around horses and became the cowboy rancher he had always dreamt of being. After a decade-long career as an orchestra conductor, Paul Jan Zdunek turned his talents to business and became a successful corporate CEO. In Cowboys and Conductors: Conversations on...

Leslie Tall Manning’s novel Feral Maril and Her Little Brother Carol is divided into five different parts and narrated by Marilyn. The first section tells how Carolyn, despite being a boy, was given a female name. Marilyn and Carol were placed in a foster home...

After Life is a work of fiction in the paranormal, mystery, and crime drama subgenres, and forms the second novel in the Raney/Daye Investigation series. Penned by author team Rich Hosek, Arnold Rudnick, and Loyd Auerbach, it is best suited to the general adult reading...

Drawing the Alphabet by Jeanne Holmberg reminds us that reading is a window to a world of adventure and imagination, knowledge and fun. Before young children can read, they must first nurture a desire to understand the symbols on a page. Learning to read begins...

Do Ants Have Uncles? by Janice Garden Macdonald introduces a little ant that explores a traveler’s pack and takes a nap. Although he enjoyed the old man’s singing, the little ant found himself a long way from home. He realized that he was lost and...

Kate's War by Linda Stewart Henley is a poignant and gripping novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact of war on individuals and families. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the book delves into themes of love, loss, resilience,...

Small but Mighty: Life with Elizabeth by Nonny and Elizabeth is an empowering picture book for young children. Four-year-old Elizabeth is having a bad day. She desperately wants to help her mom and brothers. But every time she offers her help, they tell her she's...

The Palms by Clay Anderson is about a Vietnam veteran who spent thirty-six years of his life in prison for a senseless murder. Ronnie Wells had learned to kill effectively in Vietnam but in prison, he learned to think things through before acting. Ronnie made...

The Aurora Antidote, the first book of the Aurora Anthology, offers a story that leaves readers eager for the next adventure. ELA Hugh masterfully weaves a tale that transports us into the lives of the resilient Dylan Dubois and the enigmatic Kit. Following a tragic...