In Lucinda Jones by Tank Gunner, Lucinda Jones, fresh out of Paris Junior College, is eager to fulfill her dream of being a newspaper reporter. She makes a big splash when she arrives in the quiet town of Palomino and starts her new job investigating...

I’m Sticking With You by Fred Kahn is a charming tale of friendship with adorable animal characters and stunning illustrations. Explore the value of friendship through the unexpected bond between Fox and Bear. It was just a normal day for Fox when she saw Bear...

Most of us love watching brightly colored butterflies. Yet, do we feel the same toward caterpillars, some of whom might have spines, bristles, or frightening eye spots? Similarly, while we love to cozy up with fur babies like dogs, cats, and rabbits, how do we...

Morgan is experiencing stress at work because the publishers are losing money and dropping authors and editors. However, she has a manuscript that could potentially turn things around for General Publishing Company. The manuscript has been passed down through generations and Morgan is convinced that...

Are You a Pineapple? by Kathryn A. Zolman is the story of a young boy called Kevin who gets a new puppy. He loves her very much but he is struggling to come up with a name for her. As he looks around his home...

Jane Digby’s Diary by C.R. Hurst is an enjoyable book about the exploits of this young woman in an era when independence and freedom for females were frowned upon. This book recalls the life and loves of Jane Digby, a real woman who lived in...

Marty Almquist's You Never Knew Me focuses on three women from different circumstances who meet at a cookery class in Paris. Jane's daughter just left home for a new job, and her husband has suggested a divorce in response to their differences. Fiona's still grieving...

A Thoroughly Bad Individual by Michael Biehl introduces us to a few characters we might consider bad, though he manages to give all of them redeeming qualities. But corporate attorney Stanton Florey might be well advised to avoid the former college buddy whose conduct reflected...

Hell is a World Without You by Jason Kirk is a starkly comical look at the life of a teenage evangelical Christian. It is the early 2000s when a 13.9-year-old teenage boy begins to seriously question the church lifestyle he has been brought up in....

Oliver Oddsocks: The Adventure Begins is a captivating children's adventure written by Ken Lehnig and illustrated by Dallen Fox. The story centers around Oliver, a young boy celebrating his tenth birthday at his grandmother's house in the woods. Oliver's late grandfather built the house, and...

Weaving Dreams in Oaxaca by Karen Samuelson is an intricately plotted romance that takes the reader into the mysterious world of shamanism and pre-Columbian myths and mystique. Frankie is a professional dancer from New York who is undergoing a crisis of direction and purpose. She...

Piano Lover: The Musical is a work of fiction in the literary, interpersonal drama, and sociocultural issues subgenres, and it forms the second work in a trilogy. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to its themes and some explicit sexual scenes. Penned...

Jesus, Take the Wheel by Gina Kirkland takes young readers on a journey that begins when the main character’s trip goes awry. Afraid, the woman prays to Jesus asking him to guide her, and he answers her by showing her how it is all...

Capricorn's Journal: My Family's Fight for Survival by Candice Zee is the second book of the Munchkins series. It tells the story of Capricorn and her twelve siblings, who, after losing their magic, are ready to flee from the wicked neighbor who goes by the...

Building Courage is a short children's adventure book by George Neeb. It was the last night of the camping trip on their property in the woods for Jacob and his father when Jacob suddenly got the urge to build a cabin. So, over the winter,...

Carmen Cassar's children's book, Hello, Are You New?, is a story about Possum's first day at school. Possum goes over his morning routine—from breakfast to brushing his teeth and dressing, meeting new friends, and learning how to read, count, and play organized sports. He makes...

The Poems of Everyday by Vikas Parihar is a collection of original poetry that is primarily in free verse. It navigates themes of temporal existence and the struggle to find permanence within transient emotions and experiences. Take, for instance, A Preoccupied Man, which dissects the...

Shantyboat: American Dystopia is a work of fiction in the dystopia, thriller, and sociopolitical writing subgenres. It is best suited to the adult reading audience and contains some moderate scenes of sex and violence. Penned by author Carl Parsons, readers are presented with a stark...

Set in a quaint town situated along the stunning Devon coastline, Thanksgiving in Welcombe Bay: Sweets By The Sea by Kate Darroch is a captivating romance story about recovery, healing, and second chances. After a traumatic accident, Eric Wilcox joins Alcoholics Anonymous and begins his...

In The Therans: Secrets Beneath Scars by Cyndi Brec, teenager Callie reels in the aftermath of a traumatic car accident, coming to terms with losses and a scar that is more than it appears to be. At school, she faces gossip but makes some friends,...