Two by Nathan Nicolau is a riveting coming-of-age novel for young adult fans of drama and mystery. Howl studies business administration at UNCC. He loves to read in Charlotte's Romare Bearden Park. There, he notices a weird girl passionately speaking to a statue in Italian....

Bella is the mother of three very active puppies: Abbey, Emma, and Freddy. They played all day and night, having little time to rest. Bella was worried that they wouldn't grow as they should and that she had no time to rest. She came up...

In Exit Velocity by Barbara Gregorich, Rowan Pickett grapples with grief, unemployment, and societal tensions while encountering a mysterious parrot. Amidst her struggles, she seeks help from Titus Longshaw, navigating interruptions from Jake Terranova and encounters with Zeb Snoddy. Securing a job boosts her confidence,...

In The Breadcrumb Game, a suspenseful romance by Lauren Kristen Roberts, growing up, Ella's sister Mal had always left clues about where she was hiding, and for the past ten years, Ella has received trinkets in the mail from Mal. Due to possible ties to...

Devolution of Power by William L. Kovacs discusses the state of affairs in America. The country is not united, and many things are not working. But how did we get here? Many people working for the federal government are not loyal to the Constitution, and...

In Kathi Q. Builds a Time Machine? by Jo-Ann Scranton we are introduced to a bright little girl who loves creating different types of machines, whether it’s taking things apart and putting them back together. On this particular day, Kathi had the idea to make...

I must have been about 8 at the time: a close childhood friend suddenly disappeared from my life. I learned later that he died of leukemia, but I never understood why or where he’d gone. I was sad and missed him, but in the 1960s,...

In Stolen Sunshine, Dani Donari weaves a gripping tale of mystery, murder, and betrayal that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. The story begins with a haunting image: a young woman's lifeless body is laid out in the reeds...

Here Come the Mice is an illustrated sports adventure novel by Reginald P. Howard. After winning the D4 Championship three years in a row, Coach Howell, Head Coach of the Muskogee Tech Mice basketball squad, announces that he has been given tickets by Coach Milton...

An Ocean Life by T.R. Cotwell is a surreal dive into a world few of us have thought about or experienced. Mark is an entrepreneur and, after years of failed start-ups, he and his business partner appear to be finally on the road to success....

Troy by C.L. Schneider is an epic fantasy novel that follows the journey of Ian Troy, a man born into slavery from the fallen race of the Shinree. Magically bound to protect the kingdom of Rella, Troy has trained since childhood to become its champion....

ShadowBane, the first book in the Schism of Souls series by Cal Logan, is an epic fantasy novel about twin siblings, Shura and Jin, the last of a divine bloodline. They battle demons while grappling with their own fates: Shura seeking honor, and Jin attempting...

Beyond the Last Time by Noah Tuya is the exciting first entry in The Old Farmhouse Chronicles. This short work delves into the lives of a group of five friends who seemingly by chance encounter a diary that determines their futures. The five friends, Marcus,...

In Louisiana Hydra: The Stinson/Borden Thriller series Book 1 by Gregory Ryman, as the most well-kept and secretive member of the CIA, William Stinson was a legend in the global hacking world. Stephanie Borden and Senator Glenway sat at a table next to William at...

Negative thoughts and feelings have a way of creating self-doubt and fear in our minds. Having a productive dialogue with oneself helps steer our thoughts, emotions, and behavior toward a more optimistic outlook on life. Shani T. Night is a certified Happiness Life Wellness Coach...

Innocents of Marbella by R.C. Mogo is a historical novel set in 15th-century France and Spain. Zahra, the eldest daughter of the Queen of Marbella, escaped to France after her mother’s death when she realized she was expected to marry her stepfather and take her...

Sometimes When I'm Jealous is a children's picture book written by Deborah Serani and featuring illustrations by Kyra Teis. The book follows a young boy dealing with feelings of jealousy. Sometimes, the child doesn't like it when his mom is on the phone, his sister...

Joie Lesin's The Passenger is a captivating tale set in the 1940s. The protagonist is Elizabeth Reilly, a young widow who can communicate with the dead. She meets a kindly senior man, Paolo Clemente, and witnesses his death. His ghost desperately needs Elizabeth's help to...

Kerry ONeal's Obscure Reality is a collection of short stories that offer some deliciously dark and eerie storylines. Cleaner Man presents the life of a sin eater whose practices lead to supernatural consequences. Is That You? tells of the unsettling behavior of a grieving boy...

Stanley’s Standing Ovation! by Barbara Swisher Amundson is a heartwarming children’s book that beautifully captures the power of perseverance and curiosity. The story follows Stanley, a young boy who faces various challenges as he tries to find inspiration for his school science fair project. Despite...