Gemja: The Message by K.M. Messina revolves around Resa Stone, a teenage witch studying the sciences on the alien planet Wandelsta, who is tormented by dreams of Nitika, a spectral figure, and a gemstone. Resa finds a luminescent jewel in the planet's waste decomposition fields,...

Jack's Noisy Day: A Raucous Romp Through The Alphabet, written by Sarah Tinney and Illustrated by Ricky Audi, is an entertaining and fun-filled children’s book that aims to present the alphabet in the most entertaining way possible. The story follows the journey of Jack’s actions...

Piper's Perfect Pick is a children’s picture book written by Peni Clark with illustrations by Penny Weber. It tells the story of Piper, a young girl who wants to play a sport in school. Unfortunately, all her attempts end in disaster. From basketball and soccer...

Beyond the Bukubuk Tree: A World War II Novel of Love and Loss by Loretta Goldberg is a bittersweet tale of the war in the Pacific with a fascinating twist. A young Australian Jewish doctor, Jake Friedman, is haunted by a car accident in which...

The Darkened Enchantment is a work of fiction in the fantasy, action, and adventure genres, aimed at the young adult reading audience. Penned by author M.C. Ryder, this fascinating novel intertwines the lives of Lily Epler, a firefighter leading a double life with her vampire...

M.C. Ryder's Infinity Tales follows the adventures of an extraordinary cat who stumbles into an immortal life. Taken away from his mother at a young age, a kitten finds a loving home with a caring owner until tragedy strikes and the owner dies, leaving Leo...

I'll Find You And That's Okay by Shermaine Perry-Knights is an adventure picture book for young children. Kody the dinosaur finds himself lost in a busy airport, separated from his owner Grace. As fear and panic set in, Kody remembers an Italian counting method his...

Kindness is at the very bedrock of civilization, and Shermaine Perry-Knights shares with children what it means to be kind in It’s Cool to Be Kind. Three young boys—Max, Michael, and Martin—are given a school assignment to write about something they are good at. While...

Saving the Day by Jimena Rivera is a thoughtful children's picture book about the healthcare field and the heroes who are a part of it. It's Career Day, and Melanie is happy to go with her mother to the hospital where she works. She loves...

“Greater technology did not signify greater wisdom, just deeper greed, and wider aggression.” If you think humanity can be screwed up, wait till you meet some of the aliens in The New Planet Policy by R.M. Kozan. The protagonist is Ian Hesse, and he just...

In The Citadel, the third book in the Dianis: A World in Turmoil Chronicles, the planet Dianis is threatened. Achelous, the brilliant architect behind its defenses, has been kidnapped by the Paleowrights and tortured. His fate hangs in the balance as Marisa, the woman with...

Our Secrets & Their Lies: A Blue Phoenix Romance is a work of fiction in the romantic suspense, interpersonal drama, and thriller genres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to the presence of some violent and sexual scenes, as well as strong language...

Cultivate Curiosity: There Is Hope Even in Unimaginable Circumstances is an illuminating poetry collection. Richard Silvia draws upon his own life experiences to deliver a collection of poems that offer a fascinating look into the machinations of modern society and cultural and environmental issues, as...

Betta Ferrendelli’s Point of Origin is the seventh book in the Samantha Church Mystery Series. Investigative journalist Samantha Church is investigating a series of devastating fires plotted by a serial arsonist. The case hits close to home when one of the fires kills Carol Brown,...

The Sower of Black Field by Katherine Koch is a historical fiction novel set during the final days of Nazi Germany. The story follows Fr. Viktor Koch, an American priest of German heritage, who is deeply conflicted as he tries to guide his parishioners through...

Icons is a collection of poetic works in the technology, philosophy, and cultural writing genres. Penned by author Jonathan Reeve Price, this interesting book presents a multidisciplinary exploration of computer icons, combining essays, imagery, and poetry. Price delves into the cultural, historical, and functional significance...

Whispers of the Roaring Twenties: Paris Unveiled vibrantly depicts the City of Light during the 1920s when France was still emerging from the horrors of war to greet a new world. Naza Semoniff meticulously sheds light on the changes and upheavals Paris underwent during this...

Where They Belong is a work of non-fiction penned by author Erin Foley in the social issues, cross-cultural writing, and family life genres. This interesting and important work delves into the story of Dale and Cathleen Jones, who found themselves unexpectedly running an orphanage in...

The Muse in a Time of Madness is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres, and is part of The Alyeska Chronicles series. Penned by author Francis M. Flavin, this immersive novel delves into the aftermath of Ivan the...

Who is Driving Your Bus? by Shannon Sonnenberg is a fantastic story for young readers. Niko plays with his toy bus and pretends to be the bus attendant. The bus driver represents his inner emotions. The bus and who is driving it are analogous to how...