The Alchemy of The Beast is a work of fiction in the literary and metaphysical writing subgenres and is the opening novel of the Lionheart Chronicles. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Alyssa Noelle Coelho, the plot follows Scarlett...

Oaths of Blood is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, action, and fantasy subgenres, and is the opening novel in the Oaths of Blood Saga. The work is best suited to mature teen and adult audiences owing to sexual references and some scenes...

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,...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In the anthology National Park Nightmares by Greg Marchand, three distinct tales of horror come to life, each set within the unique landscapes of national parks. The Sick at Yellowstone Lake details Kang's pursuit of admiration that leads to a fishing trip but is marred...

From the outside, Chrissy Holm's life seemed perfect. Her parents were happily married and always set a good example for Chrissy and her siblings. Reality, though, was a different story altogether. Chrissy's father was a very strict and devout Christian and rules always had to...

The Bully Squad is a work of fiction penned by author Neil Shieldman in the science fiction, cyberpunk adventure, and action subgenres, and is the opening novel of the Time Knight Saga. The work is best suited to adult readers owing to the presence of...

A Healing Touch is the third book in the Riverview series, and like the first two, it also deals with overcoming personal disasters. This time, author Melissa A Hanson focuses on the effects of rape and the aftermath. Told from various points of view, the...

The Well Within: Unlocking Your Personal Power Through Radical Self-Care by Kalia Garrido is a gem of a read for anyone, especially those of us who are exhausted from everyday life. Today, we are bombarded with noise and information. Ironically, some of these even include...

From a very young age, Terri Mongait had always wanted to work at Disney. Not even a previous rejection could dampen her spirits, so when she finally followed her boss to his new position with the company, it seemed like a lifelong dream had finally...

After the Red Carpet is a contemporary romance by award-winning author Patricia Leavy. It is the highly awaited sequel to her book The Location Shoot. The story unfolds dramatically with legendary Hollywood star Finn Forrester proposing to philosopher and author Ella Sinclair on the red...