The Poison Dart by Geri Dreiling is a crime novel in which journalist Debbie Bradley, who is known by her famed “Crime Beat Girl” moniker, investigates a drug overdose case involving the son of a prominent St. Louis family. As she digs into the lives...

Dugie Wasserstein is testy and egotistical, but Jonas needs him. Jonas finds an ongoing conflict between his quint and the guys from quint twenty-one. Dugie is instrumental in helping Jonas adapt to his new school. Jonas has had a challenging life. His father is abusive,...

Love At The Pentagon: A Nick & Gia Story is a work of fiction in the romance, interpersonal drama, and suspense subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to some instances of adult language and adult themes and relationships throughout. Penned by author...

In Closet of Dreams, written by Mark Ukra and Tara Mesalik MacMahon nine-year-old Child faces bullying from Eddie Whitney. Seeking solace at Kids Park, where Gamma, his grandmother, works, Child befriends Randi, sharing dreams of Little League, and ultimately a talking dog named Hilda, who...

Short fiction is not hard to come by, but impactful short fiction is. Danila Botha's Things That Cause Inappropriate Happiness is a collection of slice-of-life stories around themes of diversity, wonder, and femininity. My favorite story is Don't Look Back. It follows a young artist...

In Deep Cover by Jeffrey Jay Levin, Stephan Beck attends a reunion with his girlfriend Lisa Jones, and her friends. Lisa and Jennifer Turner secure funding for their genetic research, but then receive trance-inducing calls with cryptic Russian messages. As the machinations of politics tick...

In The Seven Stones by Kimberly Ashley, Kadya and her brother Ruark are out hunting one day when they see smoke coming from their village. They soon realize that their family and friends have been attacked by a rival tribe called the Malevo. As they...

Dr. John V. Wylie's book, The Evolution of Human Motivations, comprises two components: AI-crafted artistry and original written reflections. In the literary portion, Wylie explores areas like severe mental illnesses' link to primal social emotions and offers insight into our shared human condition through an...

Tim Tim and The Birthday Party Animals is a children's picture book written by Taylor Robert Wyatt and Angelo Misseri, with illustrations by Steff Egan. The story is about a young boy named Billy, who is turning six years old soon. Billy is struggling with...

Time Is Heartless is a work of fiction penned by author Sarah Lahey in the science fiction, thriller, and romance subgenres and is a standalone read in the acclaimed Heartless Series. The work is best suited to the general adult reading audience. In 2053, climate...

In the children's book The Fruits Get Political, written by Adam Musselmani and illustrated by Laura Liberatore, a whimsical tale unfolds as Berry, the magician fruit, performs tricks, sparking Albert's interest in running for neighborhood leadership. Seeking guidance from Parker the pickle, Albert uncovers suspicious...

Open This Book: The Art of Storytelling for Aspiring Thought Leaders by Sara Lohse unboxes the transformative power of storytelling. Using a conversational tone, Sara explores how seemingly ordinary stories and events in our lives can become the cornerstone for our empowerment and help us...

Maria Mandel Dunsche's Brave Mermaids: The Treasure presents the inspiring narrative of Livi and her older sister Lexa, two great young mermaids who set off on a quest to discover a magnificent shipwreck. While exploring the area, the adorable duo comes across a mysterious, shiny...

Children have a relentless and overwhelming purpose in life: to live, to grow, to learn, and, yes, to ask too many questions. From their waking moments till they drift off to dreamland at night, there will be an endless barrage of questions, usually directed at...

Summer of Mud is a work of fiction in the coming of age, recent historical fiction, and slice-of-life subgenres. The work is best suited to mature teen and adult readers. Penned by author Rebecca Bischoff, the plot follows twelve-year-old Scoob, a musical prodigy dreaming of...

When a children’s book teaches you a few things, you know it is a rather special educational book. Where Do Ocean Creatures Sleep At Night? by Steven J. Simmons and Clifford R. Simmons delves deeper into the facts about ocean creatures' sleeping habits, from the...

Brake Check is a work of fiction in the horror, thriller, and recent historical subgenres. The work is best suited to mature readers owing to scenes of graphic violence and gore, as well as dark adult themes and explicit discussion of grisly topics. Penned by...

This is Not a Parenting Book is a work of non-fiction in the parenting, advice and guidance, and education subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Amy Huntsman, this bright and engaging text offers a refreshing departure from traditional...

South Dakota Crusader: Francis Case’s Road to Congress is a work of non-fiction in the biography, sociopolitical issues, and government history subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Stephen L. Wilson, this dedicated work provides a comprehensive exploration of...

The Harlan Artifact is a supernatural thriller by Greg Marchand. Twenty-four-year-old Lainey Tuttle isn't exactly satisfied with her life in Harlan, Indiana. Despite her unique retrocognitive abilities, she finds it difficult to bond with anyone other than her best friend, Rachelle Burke. Not long after...