Being self-taught allows us to learn at our own pace and have control over the information we get. However, it is necessary to have a strategy and the right tools. Gary Dean Petersen helps us find our learning style in The Self-Education Manual. He begins...

In Cul-de-Sac: Neighborly Secrets. Deadly Desires by Liz Crowe, Amelia and Michael found their dream house on Connelly Court. They cannot wait to move in after being shocked to see that it fits so effortlessly within their budget. The previous owner was discovered dead in...

Sarah McKnight’s Carousel is a riveting YA horror story that centers around Laura Fitzpatrick, an 18-year-old introvert, and her crush, Maddie, who navigate the terrifying events that unfold after a fateful Halloween night. The novel opens with Laura, dressed as her favorite killer, at a...

In Reinhardt by Marianne Scott, undercover CIA agent Darren is in Moscow reporting on disarmament talks while evading the KGB. Local Ludmila pretends to be romantically involved with him but later steals crucial items including a strychnine capsule. After being abducted and transported in a...

Barbara A. Luker's The Right One is a spellbinding romantic tale with a tasteful mix of dramatic and suspenseful twists. Though leaving Minnesota and starting in a new place feels challenging for Andrea Taylor, she is lucky to have friends around, including her former roommate...

The Door to Trilesk is a work of fiction penned by author Shannon Holly in the fantasy, adventure, and action genres. Readers are invited to enjoy a thrilling fantasy novel that follows protagonist Kate on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. Kate finds herself drawn...

Teeny, Tiny Zucchinicorn by Cindy Ninni Grant is a vibrant and awesome children's picture book. It follows a teeny, tiny unicorn and her fantastic, ever-changing horn. Tiny wakes up one day, sees her horn in the mirror, and wonders why it's green. She's upset and...

The Darkest Light by Vicki-Ann Bush is a young adult paranormal novel that is more than just a romance. The story begins in Boulder City, where the protagonist, Luke Jacob, lived a perfect life. He was the star quarterback for his high school football team....

The Funeral Date by Carol Maloney Scott is a delightful and hilarious story that follows Addison, a woman who thought she had her life perfectly in place with a devoted boyfriend and a stable job at his family’s boutique hotel. But when the demanding guests...

Gugu Giraffe Goes Fishing by Auralee Arkinsly is a wonderful book for any child who is a budding scientist, biologist, zoologist, conservationist, or naturalist. As a former high school biology teacher, I wish all my former students had this book as children. The information shared...

In Interrupting Violence, Cobe Williams and Josh Gryniewicz narrate Cobe's journey of transitioning from a path of chaos to advocating for safety and peace. The memoir depicts Cobe's questionable acts and his wrongful imprisonment before he finally turned his life around and became a community...

Roobala Take Me Home by Jeffrey Penn May is a science fiction novel that blends humor, romance, and adventure as it follows Jesse Enoob, a repo man for the WACOFF Corporation. What begins as a routine tuba repossession spirals into a galactic quest filled with...

Lost Time by J. T. Bishop, the sixth book in the Redstone Chronicles, will appeal to fans of crime drama, suspense, thriller, mystery, and paranormal fiction. Mason and Mikey Redstone's father, Martin, is missing. The siblings and Trick Monroe rush to Texas to find and...

Ann Marie Hannon's The Power of a Flower tells the story of Samantha, a sweet and caring little girl who is always worried about things. One day, Samantha noticed that her little potted plant was not healthy and felt sad. She decided to share her...

Motherland: Living with Child Loss and Becoming a Mother Again at 57 by Barb Higgins is a stark memoir about a mother’s terrible and unbearable grief. She recounts the incidents leading up to her thirteen-year-old daughter Molly’s death when the nurses, doctors, and the hospital...

Raven Oak's Voices Carry mirrors the struggles of standing out and facing obstacles for refusing to accept a false identity. It depicts the challenges that a queer protagonist faced while growing up with her family and as a middle school teacher who did her best...

Spark and Ignite: Infinitium White is a work of fiction in the science fiction, action, and adventure genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and to mature young adults as it contains graphic violence, strong language, and some sexual scenes. Penned...

Alan Edward Birch's The Harrison Frigate is a historical fiction novel set in 1800, when piracy was prevalent in the Mediterranean, and the government struggled to protect its ships and trade routes. The story follows the Harrison family, particularly Henry and his son Tim, as...

Still Waters: Devotions for the Christian Heart is a work of non-fiction in the Christian, devotional, and inspirational genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Michael Misiak, this engaging work is a collection of short stories and devotions...

The Scalpel, The Paintbrush and The Pen: Healing as a Creative Art is the life and healing story of Marilyn Kay Hagar which is based on her experience with art therapy. The book guides the reader through Hagar’s journey and the physical and psychological implications...