In Moon Spirit by Fred Gracely, we are introduced to Max Berger, a boy without a past whose present is rather awful. Life in Helpren Municipal Orphanage is hopeless and dreary and, in addition to being prey to bullies, he's also plagued by bizarre waking...

Unspoken by Jann Alexander is a historical fiction novel set in the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s in America. The story follows Ruby Lee Becker, a ten-year-old girl forced to leave her family's struggling Texas farm after a devastating dust storm. As Ruby embarks...

The Photograph by Eve M. Riley, the fourth book in The Techboys series, is a contemporary LGBTQ romance that follows the journey of two men navigating trust, desire, and the risks of opening up. When a chance meeting leads to an exchange of photographs, an...

In So Much Forever by Jafe Danbury, Tempest Cage has awakened to another day of misery in Surprise, AZ. Her relationship with her abusive boyfriend has run its course and her primary concerns are for herself and her young daughter Abigail. She bids her boyfriend...

The Art of Giving a Crap by Natalie Wilkinson and the Young Author Project is an unflinching look at the complexities of teen life, written with a sincerity that can only come from those who live it every day. Wilkinson and her students have crafted...

Jack Dancer’s Green Valley School, Orange City, Florida: America’s Most Unusual School offers a riveting and eye-opening exploration of a radical educational experiment that dared to defy conventional norms in mid-20th century America. At its core, this book is a homage to a unique school...

The Evolution of Nora O'Brien Pacheco by Kevin O'Flaherty is a coming-of-age story with themes of travel, friends and family, and peer influence. Teenage Nora goes from her home country Spain to a summer boarding school in Wales. She makes friends, discovers a mystery that...

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...

Fallen: The Founder's Seed, Book 1 by Drema Deòraich is a compelling science fiction epic that introduces readers to Alira, a misfit cleric with the extraordinary ability to inherit memories from the dead. It’s a gripping story that throws Alira into a world on the...

Artama & The New Kingdom: The Third Journey by Bruce Paul is a richly imagined continuation of the Artama Legend series, combining speculative fiction with deep philosophical undertones. This installment sees Artama’s return to his home on E3 after his second journey to planet E1,...

Desert Brave by Gin Coleman is a women’s fiction novel that follows Kira Fontaine, who arrives in Arabia with a single mission: to find a legendary lost river. Her plans take a dramatic turn when her plane crashes, leaving her stranded in the vast desert....

The Phoenix Effect, Part 1: The Reuniting by Margaret M. MacDonald is a compelling science-fiction novel. The Unity, a government-like powerhouse, is set on taking over the world with its seemingly immortal army. Their soldiers have all been injected with nanites that drastically increase strength...

Korea Reunited: A Family’s Lifelong Dream by Irene Kim presents a poignant recollection of how the turbulent past of Korea tore families apart, including that of the author’s father. Kim Chi-Jeon, Irene’s father and the central figure of the book, reveals through rounds of interviews...

There seemed to be no rest for the Stone County Sheriff’s office in Anderson, Montana. Sheriff Peter Elliot and his deputies had just closed a recent murder case when they received news about the discovery of the dead bodies of an old couple living in...

Niamh McAnally’s Following Sunshine is a unique memoir that skillfully weaves the elements of adventure, self-discovery, and love, creating a refreshing narrative. In this honest and uplifting account, McAnally takes readers on a life-changing journey that starts in uncertainty and culminates in a profoundly satisfying...

Flares Up: A Story Bigger Than the Atlantic by Niamh McAnally is a non-fiction adventure that chronicles the incredible journey of firefighter Paul Hopkins, 55, and entrepreneur Phil Pugh, 65, as they row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Motivated...

Jenna Page’s debut novel, A Star in the Endless Night, is a captivating journey into a world where magic, mystery, and romance blend effortlessly. The narrative pulls readers in from the start with a unique premise: a young woman bound by her circumstances is unexpectedly...

Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection by Sherman P. Bastarache is a non-fiction exploration of how conspiracy theories might have developed through natural selection. Bastarache argues that the human mind, shaped by evolutionary processes, has an inherent tendency to create and believe in conspiracy theories....

The Phoenix Effect Part 2: Regeneration by Margaret M. MacDonald is a must-read suspenseful thriller. I recommend that to fully appreciate this thought-provoking sequel, it is important to first read The Phoenix Effect Part 1: The Reuniting. This story opens with Lia believing that Arin...

Zero by Krysten Harlow introduces readers to the world of Lethia, where a high-stakes battle between good and evil unfolds. The story follows Rayner, the wise and selfless archwizard, as he leads his council of wizards against Zero, a vengeful and power-hungry adversary. The novella...