Dragons of Lilia is a children's picture book written by Kristi Shimada with illustrations by Eko Setiawan. It tells the story of Balen, a young elf prince who receives an amethyst crystal from his elder brother, Prince Jasen. Jasen believes that the crystal contains a...

Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management is a work of non-fiction in the business, leadership, and self-improvement subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Greg Chasson, this challenging and original work delves into the complexities of perfectionism...

Five Stories Short by Karen Black is a collection of supernatural tales that will ignite your imagination and make you question if there is more to the world than meets the eye. The first story is about a vengeful ghost determined to harm Lydia's daughter,...

Thaddeus and the Master is a work of fiction for young adult readers in the epic fantasy, adventure, and action subgenres. Penned by author Louis Sauvain, the story unfolds in the Dark Ages, where four boys are apprenticed to the enigmatic Master Silvestrus and his...

Lift your spirits with Pina Bird's charming Christmas tale, A Palm Tree's Christmas Wish. Located in a small New England town is Graham's Nursery, where the annual delivery of Christmas trees from the Vermont Tree Farm springs a surprise this year. A palm tree named...

The hero’s journey is a staple of adventure storytelling and for good reason. Nothing is more satisfying than following the trials and tribulations of an imperfect but likable hero or heroine as he or she gains maturity and knowledge of the world. In this opening...

Siren’s Blood by Stephanie Mirro is a paranormal, urban fantasy romance that takes the reader into a world of intrigue, power play, death, and takeovers. The main characters are Dominic Sato and Bree (Gabriella) Benson. These two characters dance around each other, not knowing what...

Time is a collection of poems by Vikas Parihar that delve into various aspects of the concept of time. Despite being an unseen force, time holds immense power, magnitude, and significance in our universe and lives. The poems describe it as a sculptor that molds...

Ms. Alberta, a feral cat, goes from hunting for food to sitting by a bowl in a barn and waiting for her human friend to fill it with food. Though she loves the safety of the barn, she wishes to follow Mama, her human friend,...

Chicken Livers and Artichokes is a children's picture book written by Pina Bird with illustrations by Tetiana Kopytova. It follows a beautiful girl named Pina on her first day at a new school - Whitney Elementary School. Fearing that she might not fit in and...

Treat yourself to a collection of inspirational poems with Vikas Parihar's The Poems and The Poet. The book opens with "Sorrow and Happiness," an illuminating poem that shows how we can find the light in our darkest times through empathy and understanding. "I, Me, and...

Double Scoop of Murder by Lena Gregory is the third book in the Coffee and Cream Café Mystery series. Dani has found fulfillment in running the malt shop left to her by her uncle and offers an assortment of treats that customers love. She finally...

In Battered and Buried by Lena Gregory, café owner Gia Morelli and her friend Trevor Barnes have their tranquil kayaking trip along the Ocklawaha River in the Ocala National Forest interrupted when they find Cole, Gia’s head cook, and Cybil, a close friend, standing over...

When Banana Stains Fade by Frances-Marie Coke tells the story of the women in a Jamaican family across generations. When Zarah returns home to Kingston, Jamaica, from the United States, she is full of regret over the past three years. She feels she has fallen...

"There are different kinds of justice," and Fireline by Anthony DeCapite reveals one more. Mace and Caleb are brothers serving time together. Their world is the tragedy of prison, where life is a brutal reality that few can understand without having been there. Once Caleb...

Soccer Mastery by Chest Dugger is an easy-to-read, practical, down-to-earth tool kit of everyday habits and techniques that aspiring soccer players can adopt to realize their full potential in a sport that the author clearly loves and has dedicated his life to. Unlike most “how-to”...

Two by Nathan Nicolau is a riveting coming-of-age novel for young adult fans of drama and mystery. Howl studies business administration at UNCC. He loves to read in Charlotte's Romare Bearden Park. There, he notices a weird girl passionately speaking to a statue in Italian....

Fans of whodunnit murder mysteries are in for a treat with Alan Zacher's Being a P.I.- Again! Fifty-seven-year-old Tom Mayor is, by all accounts, a loser. He still lives with his mother and is a habitual drinker with no job, girlfriend, or any other prospects....

In Ben Raterman's Speak to Me, eight-year-old Justine dreamt of leaving the trailer park where she lived with her mother, Rachel, or Rachelle, and her six-year-old brother, Joseph. Justine and Joseph hoped to find and sell their ancestor Jannie Thomas's jewelry to buy a house....

Oscar's Rescue by Leslee Flanagan is a wonderful and thoughtful children's picture book about kindness, acceptance, friendship, diversity, and embracing differences. It is best suited for children between 4 and 8 years old. It has plenty of heart and charm and encourages kids to be open to others who are...