Jack was a respected emerald dealer before venturing to Africa, where he lost everything and had to start afresh. His hopes are on his friend Itzhak, who is an emerald dealer in Brazil. Itzhak had immigrated to Brazil from Vienna in the thirties after things...

Charlie Cross, a gunman for hire, and Hank Dawson, a man looking for a job and a fresh start, cross paths on their way into Lodestar, Colorado, a small town with a thriving community and welcoming residents. Cross wants to find out what happened to...

Walter Stern, a Holocaust survivor, made a testimony video about his road to freedom from Nazi Germany and through Holland one year before his death in 1993. His daughter, Irene, re-watched it after the elections in 2016. That year marked the starting point of the...

The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior: A WWII Final Honor is a work of non-fiction in the military history, slice of life, and personal stories subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult audience as it depicts the harsh realities and losses of war. Penned by...

Loved: A Mother's Celebration is written by Raven Howell and illustrated by Pamela C. Rice. When a new child joins our family, it is sometimes hard to express how much we love this new addition without feeling like our hearts will burst with joy. Using...

Cursed by Melissa Riddell is a thrilling Angels and Demons romance, and the first installment in the Fallen Angels series. The story revolves around Cain, marked by his father, Adam, and exiled to the land of Nod, consumed by wrath and vengeance. His ultimate goal...

Prompt Excursion is a work of fiction in the science fiction, adventure, and intrigue subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult and older teen reading audiences. Penned by author Lewis S. Kingston, this highly engaging novel takes readers on a suspenseful journey aboard a...

Meera Makes Aloo Paratha is written by Sangeetha Narayan and illustrated by Noor Alshalabi. Meera wants to be the teacher instead of being Shelly’s student. Meera spends time with her grandfather Dadaji, and explains her problem to him. Dadaji decides to make Aloo Paratha while...

Josh McConkey has been a commander in the Air Force and an emergency physician. He has seen people at their most vulnerable moments, whether in the work environment or in various personal circumstances. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and mutual support in our society....

When their parents died and the eviction notice arrived, Vireo’s sister Belinda, eighteen, drops out of high school and becomes an exotic dancer at the Dancing Bears club to pay the bills. Things are looking bright for the two sisters until a customer gets Belinda...

Magnificent Mess by Elizabeth Standish is an entertaining story of a young woman who wants to find her own path and defy the odds. Emmalyn, a.k.a. Emma, was tired of following the orders of her controlling mother. Her mother wanted her to complete law school...

What is the role of consciousness and human beings in general in maintaining a proper balance on earth? Siddhartha Gautama was born a prince with all the wealth and luxury that life could offer, but he gave up everything in search of the meaning of...

Halloween is the scariest night of the year when you dress up, frighten your neighbors and friends, and go trick-or-treating... But why not add something different like solving scary mazes to these traditions? Author Scott Peters gives young readers this opportunity in his book True...

Crabbit Chops! by J.M. McClatchie, with illustrations by Jade Lawley, tells the tale of Michelle, a crab who struggles to fit in and have some fun. No matter what she does, she stands out, much to her humiliation and the amusement of some seagulls observing...

For many years, Felice Hardy wondered about her Jewish family heritage. Filled with the fear of antisemitism, her family rarely discussed their past. Using her experience as a travel writer, the author tracked down her grandparents' story. In The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis,...

The Mysteries of Verner Castle is the first book in The Adventures of Tom and Andy Series by Edward Penner. Seven- and eight-year-old friends, Tom and Andy, are excited when the ground is broken for a new museum. They enjoy donating interesting items to museums....

The Book With No Story by Nathan and Mr. Sun is a delightful addition to the world of children's fables. "Once upon a time... The end." That's all there is—until a young boy, self-proclaimed as the “best riter in the wurld,” takes matters into his...

In Midnight on Fireworks Island by Christopher N. Ciko, Joseph Johnson, known as Joey, was arrested for vandalism, banned from public school, and sentenced to the Rockweiler Academy of Correction. It is a correctional facility for kids too young to be in the main prison...

The A Bee Sees Book is a unique alphabet-number homophone picture book by Mr. Sun. The young reader is taken through a 3-D landscape where, for example, “C’s,” “seas,” and “sees” are shown pictorially. In the middle of the book, a “queue” shows several girls...

Anita Job's I Am Changing Careers is a gem that stands out in a crowded field of job-searching guides. It is the perfect book for anyone embarking on their journey, whether they have just started or are transitioning into a new field of work. The...