Slice & Ice is a delightful story by Andrew Abel. This book takes young readers on a taste-filled adventure through the eyes of a close-knit family. The story contains rhymes describing each person's choice of food and drink. The author discusses each family member's unique...

Home Was a Dream is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, emotive writing, and recent historical subgenres. It is best suited to the adult reading audience owing to its Holocaust-centric narrative as well as some instances of violence, sex, and strong language. Penned...

The Farmer's Crop by Andrew Abel is a retelling of the Parable of the Sower set to rhyme and paired with mentally stimulating black-and-white images by talented illustrator Carolyn Chaffee Li. Her block print style, alongside the rhymes, makes the story exciting for both parents...

Finding Granny by Andrew Abel is a delightful illustrated children's book. The story follows two children seeking out their granny's hiding place, using clues left along the way. The story details the game so that readers can play it too. This fun way to play...

In The Gangster’s Mistake by Jodie Leigh Murray, we meet Riley Parker, a woman whose past is as mysterious as the dark streets she used to wander. But she is not just any woman; she is on a mission to rewrite her story. As a...

Nightmare Beauty is a work of fiction in the paranormal adventure, fantasy, and action subgenres, and is the opening novel of the Nightmare in Elmridge series. The work is intended for young adult readers but can also be enjoyed by adults. Penned by author Ileen...

Reflecting His Glory: Shatter the Darkness as You Shine the Light of Christ through Life's Joys and Sorrows is a work of non-fiction in the Christian living, motivational writing, and advice and guidance subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned...

In This Isn't Fine, Taylor Ahlstrom begins with the intersection of her depression in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and broader societal and political issues. Advocating for a comprehensive understanding of where we have failed, she discusses the historical context of human energy consumption...

Making friends can be challenging. Boo is Making Friends by Renata Vie will entertain and delight kids as they learn about this valuable skill. Boo has a unique way of greeting people. He surprises them and shouts "Boo!" Inevitably, his potential friends get scared and...

The Punk Rock Queen of the Jews is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, sociocultural writing, and slice-of-life subgenres. Penned by author Rossi, this interesting and vibrant account follows the author as she rebels against her upbringing as a good kosher Jewish girl to...

How She Makes Boring Fun by Tomac Scott is a wonderful story about a little girl named Breanna, who receives an electronic tablet as a gift. At first, Breanna is thrilled and never wants to be parted from it. But then her father gives her...

In her memoir Diary of 66: The Night I Burned Alive, Alexandra Furnea recounts her painful journey following the 2015 Colectiv Club fire in Bucharest, where she details the inadequate medical care, mistreatment, and systemic failures she lived through. She survived when dozens of others...

Mike, Marlon, MyIesha, Jermaine, Johnee, Jakyra, George, and Koko—though belonging to different sibling groups—grew up together as one big loving family. Despite their bonds, the relationships among them still had complexities and struggles. For instance, Mike and Jakyra, a married couple, endured a year apart...

Love, Julie is a work of fiction in the contemporary romance, interpersonal drama, and women’s fiction subgenres. The work is best suited to the adult reading audience owing to some non-graphic references to alcoholism and assault. Penned by author Jamie Anderson, readers are invited into...

Yummy Fruits for a Happy Tummy by Jeanne Fortune and the Monties is an illustrated children’s book about fruits from around the world. The book starts with a brief introduction and a section summarizing the benefits of the featured fruits. The fruits, classified based on...

Uncharted: A Widow's Journey Back to Life and Love Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway by Barbara A. Busenbark is a memoir about the author’s journey to overcoming loss and slowly rebuilding her life. Barbara’s husband, Rick, unexpectedly passes away after thirty years of marriage. With the...

Messengers: Two With a Guide is an adventure mystery by Julie Loar. Across ancient cultures, from Mayan to Egyptian to Atlantean, chosen messenger Alexandria (Alex) Stuart is driven on a shamanic quest to unearth ancient teachings and messages. As a result of clues left by...

In Speakership is Leadership, Margaret Watts Romney tackles public communication. Romney discusses expanding the definition of leadership, shifting the focus off you and any insecurities to the audience, and other effective ways of communicating without speaking. The author addresses "speakership" as the way you discuss...

In The Girl Who Makes A Million Mistakes, we are introduced to a little girl named Millie who can never seem to get things right, no matter how hard she tries. From missing the cup when she’s pouring a drink to using too much glue...

CCNY Made: Profiles in Grit is an anthology by Dr. Ronnyjane Goldsmith. It features biographies of twenty-eight actual and four fictional alumni who attended the City College of New York in their rise to professional success and eminence in the fields of art and design,...