Oscar's Noisy Dilemma by Nikki Mitchell is about a young octopus excited to attend his first birthday party. Oscar's friend Herman is having the party at his home, but Oscar is also nervous. His big sister Olivia explains what usually happens at birthday parties and...

Northwest Poems is an enrapturing collection of poems by CE Rivers. This diverse poetry collection is divided into six chapters. In the first chapter, "Northwest Poems," the poems feature animals witnessing the bewildering behavior of humans, the different layers of love, and the search for...

Inspired by the memoirs of one of her ancestors, Christopher Hawkins and His Daring Escapes is a Revolutionary War-era adventure novel by Jeanne Brownlee Becijos. Eager to serve his country as a patriot, twelve-year-old Christopher Hawkins runs away from home to join the crew of...

History is too often recorded in dates, names, and events. Even recording the earthshaking history of WWII succumbs to academic formulae. Unless and until history is given life by recording the individual stories of the men and women who lived, indeed who were the history,...

The thrill of NASCAR meets futuristic aviation in the imaginative novella SkyRacers by Matt Watters. Having won the championship the preceding year, Aleeza Martin has proven herself to be an accomplished pilot in the international sport of SkyRace GP. Aleeza's sister Olivia, also a SkyRace...

When I Killed You by Liam Fialkov commences when Helen's 9-year-old daughter Alice disappears without a trace. Helen could recall the tragic day with vivid clarity. Even after thirty years, she still felt the grief and guilt as if it was yesterday. Even though it...

El Piñatero: The Legend of Simon Alejandro De La Peña is a young adult adventure novel by Rey Barrera. Growing up seeing his uncle's expertise in pulling piñatas, Simon always wanted to be a professional piñata puller. Now eighteen years old, Simon offers his piñata-pulling...

It's one of those regular nights in the emergency room of the Ben Taub Hospital. AJ Docker, otherwise known as Doc to his colleagues and friends, is putting in his due and looking forward to the end of his shift when he ends up with...

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:...

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...

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...

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...