Encircled is an anthology of fairytales that features authors Laurie Lucking, Tori V. Rainn, J.M. Hackman, S.E. Clancy, E.J. Kitchens, and Jebraun Clifford. Each story is a delightful retelling of a fairytale with each author placing a fresh spin and perspective on classic stories. Melia...

Brendan S. Bigney, known as the Nuclear Cowboy from his days in the Marines, is no stranger to war and its aftermath. His book, War, What Comes After, is a reflection of his experiences and that of the many individuals he interviewed, who have witnessed...

Nelsonville from A to Z is a very readable book, beautifully illustrated with watercolor-like images. Visually it’s attractive, and you can see the dedication in the work that Stuart's Opera House did to create a work of art. The book enhances the beauty of Nelsonville...

Pudgy Possum met a strange creature at the pear tree one evening. It looked like a possum that had quills stuck on its back. Pudgy introduced himself and the stranger said his name was Peter. There were plenty of pears for them to eat and...

You Are Their Lighthouse: Parenting Guidance for a New Age (Gowith-In) by Jill S MacDonald is an enlightened approach to parenting to help guide parents to understand the bigger picture and navigate through family struggles in a more positive, balanced way. Children choose their parents...

Get ready to laugh your guts out with this hilarious handbook filled with countless driving offenses. D.C. Head, Gershan Head, and Kenneth Head describe the most outrageous driving habits that people they have dubbed Cidiots engage in every day. Learn a new Cidiot vocabulary that...

Somewhere In This Picture by P. S. Reyes is a young adult fantasy novel to capture the imagination. It is a blend of a fairytale with a bit of psychology, whimsy, and humor but is also about characters experiencing quirky things like gorgeous witches "sweeping...

In X World Episode One: The Magic Krystal, C.S. Larsen introduces readers to the Sterling brothers, Ben and Jon, who love to play and go on quests together. The eldest, Jon, believes that everything can be proven with science and facts. Their father persuades them...

Damned is the third book in The Castle Chronicles by Michael S. Vassel. Mark Castle’s life had reached a standstill. He had no idea what he wanted to do, so he left Cleveland in the hopes of finding a direction that made sense to him....

Angel Land by P.S. Scott is an angelic treat; a story woven with grace, mystery, coming of age, and strength. Gabriel dreams of becoming a Ruling Archangel, but first, he needs to pass the examination to get into the Holy Guild. Only one thing is...

In The Witch and the Queen by Joshua S Joseph, ten-year-old Caroline and her pet unicorn Euni discover a Witch is tormenting a local town and threatening a family who she accuses of kidnapping her unicorn, Ronoldo. Caroline promises her father that she will return...

Young People of the Pandemic: An Anthology of Stories, Anecdotes, and Poems by 10- to 21-year-old Americans, edited by Nancy S. Nelson, is a fascinating collection of tales and poetry from tweens, teenagers, and young adults from across the United States. Here they share their...

The Prince and the Thief by P.S. Scott is an LGBTQ story about two individuals each standing on the opposite ends of the social spectrum. On one side, we have Aidan, a righteous prince who wants social equality for everyone in the kingdom, holding a...

M.S.P. Williams writes about his life growing up in Listen Mama. Manny writes letters in his journal that are directed at his mother. At 6 months of age, Manny was burned by a medical error that caused him to be disfigured. His mother settled the...

The Blameless by E. S. Christison is the first book of a fantasy series aimed at middle-grade readers. Princess Briana is fleeing from her parents’ castle in Aldestone, where an attack has taken place. Her parents and brother have been murdered, and she is being...

Death by Bagpipes: A Summer Murder in Edinburgh by Jennifer S. Alderson is the fourth book in the Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mystery series. Lana has finally met a great guy and he even wants her to move in with him, but after divorcing...

Death by Fountain: A Christmas Murder in Rome by Jennifer S. Alderson is the fifth book in the Travel Can Be Murder series. It's Christmas and nothing is more romantic than silver bells ringing except maybe wedding bells. What could be more romantic than a...

Cornrows or 'canerows' in the Caribbean is a hair braiding technique that originated in Africa where the hair is braided to the scalp. Locs are a thin rope-like thread of hair created by braiding, twisting, or matting and these originated in India. The braids are...

Once you start rhyming, it’s pretty hard to stop: “I never thought rhyming words was something I could do,/ then one popped in my head, followed by another two./ Have a go, do it now, rhyme your every word,/ and sometimes what you get, is...

The Breaking by KS Marsden is the third book in the Northern Witch series. Mark thought things were looking up when his Nana agreed to teach him witchcraft and he finally got to call Damian his boyfriend. Then Damian decided the best way to keep...