Christmas is a holiday full of meaning and tradition. It is a beautiful celebration that brings families together. Beyond the gifts and decorations, this time of year is an ideal opportunity to teach children values such as collaboration and the importance of sharing with others....

I Look to the Gentle Rain: A Book of Poems and Writing Prompts for the Aching Heart, by Liz Newman, is a poetry collection about Newman coping with her father’s death and finding comfort in sorrow. The collection is separated into four sections. Section One:...

Miami Vengeance: A Griffin Knight Conspiracy Mystery by Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr. takes readers into a world of secrets, plots, and excitement. The story set in Miami follows Griffin Knight who was entangled in a convoluted web of hidden facts and deceit. As the...

A bridesmaid learns that fulfillment of even the most innocent wish has consequences. The spouses cut a good bargain to deal with the unexpected results of using their newly bought microwave. A meeting with a doppelganger reveals the protagonist's life troubles. A mother works hard...

Panda Never Cries by Abdulaziz M. explores the wisdom of pandas and how their way of life can offer valuable lessons for humans in various aspects of our own. The book emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, finding contentment in simplicity, and...

Veggielante Violence by Max Parrott is the fourth book in the Ruff McPaw Mysteries. Angela’s peaceful daily routine is interrupted when she receives a call from the chief informing her about the death of a game warden. She never turns down a case and she...

Demolition Daredevil by Max Parrott is the fifth book in the Ruff McPaw Mysteries. Angela never says no to a mystery. A car accident raises all sorts of questions and Angela begins to wonder if it was truly an accident. Lending her sleuthing talents to...

Purr Purr Purloin by Max Parrott is the sixth book in the Ruff McPaw Mystery series. Angela has found success with her investigation business and is proud of the hard work she and her border collie Ruff McPaw have put into it. Between her wit...

The Wolf Esprit is a work of fiction penned by author Joseph Stone in the dark fantasy, adventure, and suspense subgenres. It is part of the Lykanos Chronicles collection but can be read as a standalone novel. The work is best suited to mature readers...

Can you change the power of Pi? It's 3.14, right? What if it's really 4.14 like math nerd Eudora Jenkins insists? It's all about measuring circles, and Eudora believes she's discovered that the greatest math minds got it wrong through the centuries. Perhaps she's right,...

A Gathering of Tales by Hermione Lee is a retelling of four classic fairy tales. The book merges the stories of Rapunzel, Lavina (Little Red Riding Hood), Cecily (Cinderella), and Princess Sylvia (Sleeping Beauty). Rapunzel escapes the tower after she has had enough abuse from...

Within the Walls is a young adult fantasy by Hermione Lee. The story is set in the seemingly ordinary Cinzel Academy, but its walls hold magical secrets that can lead to the end of mankind. Maria and Mario Price are twins who attend the school...

Self-discovery is a path that has many challenges but is worth everything in the end. Charles J. Orlando explores multiple aspects of this journey in Hope and Luna. Hope is a woman working her way through life's phases of personal relationships and the value of...

Donald J. Trump: Four Toxic Years at the White House is a work of non-fiction in the government, political biography, and sociocultural subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Ron Ziegler. The work provides a comprehensive...

Procrastinating on preparing a will or neglecting to plan for your estate's inheritance can create massive problems for your children. Preparing for your family's future needs and well-being requires foresight and meticulous estate planning beforehand. With Yours, Mine & Ours, L. Paul Hood, Jr. draws...

C.D. Hancock brings us a colorful murder mystery in Madam Ricketts. When John Wesley Jr. finds some old photographs in his father’s belongings, he is delighted when Maudie agrees to shed some light on the events leading up to that one instance. As a second-generation...

The Molossus of Old Man Moyer is a gripping horror story by Joe Lyon. Jimmy Myer, a transport driver, unexpectedly hits a dog on the road while on the way to deliver the body of a powerful but deceased psychic. The dog named Belky turns...

Most people want to travel to different places and have exciting adventures. But sometimes, our fears get in the way of doing what we love. Simon the Bunny Goes on Vacation is a story about a rabbit just like that. Written by Terri Dorow and...

Abigail’s father is truly amazing! He takes time to encourage Abigail to be whatever she wants to be, even if it’s the President of the United States. He has her listen to a strong, female commentator who speaks about the power of women and their...

Sides by Bradley Caffee tells the story of Tyler Simmons, one of the very few people who have never played Sides, an online game to which the entire nation is addicted. Everyone waits for the mysterious clock in the game to reach "zero hour." As...