True Confessions of an Ambivalent Caregiver is a collection of essays by Cindy Eastman. The desire to commiserate with other caregivers and make people aware of the growing need for resources for older people and their families motivated the author to write these essays. Eastman...

What’s an IV?, written by Melissa Fatal and Rosemary Peng and illustrated by Edward Ernest, is a great book for your child to read if they are nervous about an upcoming medical visit. This picture book indicates who the child might meet—doctor, nurse, and child...

Dracula: Finding of a Shadow by Lisa Monde is a playscript that begins in 19th-century Bran Castle, Romania, where Count Dracula emerges from his coffin, consumed by his desire to regain his lost shadow, a symbol of his power and identity. As he seeks to...

First Elite by Emmanuel M. Arriaga is an electrifying science fiction novel that explores themes of grief, vengeance, and personal transformation. The story follows Neven Kenk, a protagonist driven by loss and a burning desire for retribution, who forms an unlikely alliance with a fierce...

BJ Magnani's We'll Always Have Poison is the fourth book in the Dr. Lily Robinson series. Dr. Lily Robinson was a specialist in poisons and was often brought in to help with poisoning cases. A scientist, Daniel Williams, was scuba diving and documenting changes to...

Squealer: A Pig's Tale by Pat Alvarado is a heartwarming adventure that follows the journey of Squealer, the smallest piglet in a bustling farmyard. As Squealer discovers that their cherished home is up for sale, he embarks on a courageous quest to reunite with his...

Set in a brutal apocalyptic world with two suns, Mathias B. Freese's In The Throes follows the story of a creature that unexpectedly attains awareness. The only thing Gruff's undeveloped mind could fathom as he opened his eyes to the world was that the Close...

Aberration: Arana’s Premonition by Ayodeji Ayinde is a young adult epic fantasy about Tensey, a famed hunter, and Evelyn, who venture into the forbidden Killahog Forest to find a cure for a deadly virus. There, they discover Allan, an outsider who holds the key to...

Lisa Summerour has lived a complex life of successes and hardships like many people. Professionally, she had no limits but felt people questioned her divorces. In her book, Divorce Is Not A Destination: A.A.C.T. In Joy!, Summerour shares her stories to pass wisdom on to...

Becoming Hungarian: A Memoir is penned by author Erika Reich Giles in the autobiography, culture, and historical genres. In this interesting work, the author recounts her journey of rediscovering her Hungarian roots after a lifetime of shying away from them. Raised in the U.S. after...

Tiger Season: A Novel of Korea is a work of fiction in the military, historical writing, and cultural issues subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience owing to scenes of wartime violence and strong language. Penned by author Gojan Nikolich, this...

David Bredbenner's Going Home: A Journey with Dementia chronicles his mother Betty Jane's life and her battle with dementia. Raised in California, Betty Jane excelled in arts and athletics before pursuing a nursing career influenced by her sister Teri's health challenges. Her journey included balancing...

My Bad Tequila: Parts of a True Story by Rico Austin is based on the author's personal experiences. A group of students was on Spring Break and on their way to a Mexican beach by the Sea of Cortez. Rhet wanted to party, drink, and...

Ithaca by Guillermo Arbe is told from the point of view of Tadeo, a new student at Cornell University. Tadeo readily makes friends and becomes smitten by a beautiful freshman, Penny. He also befriends an intriguing student named Damon. Damon is a philosophy student who...

Treasures of Egypt: The Spear and the Scythe by Amr Saleh is a deep dive into the mysteries, legends, and history of ancient Egypt. The people of the Hyksos were persecuted and treated as slaves by the Egyptians for the actions of their forebears many...

The Archer: Summer’s Love by Dr. Stan J. Guesing is a contemporary romance that follows Stan and Cindy, two individuals who find healing and connection after devastating pasts. Stan, grieving the loss of his wife, meets Cindy through her son’s archery lessons. Despite their rocky...

Only after Anna discovered that she was pregnant did her husband, Henry Luke, reveal to her that he was half-human, half-beast. This revelation shattered her. After the realization that there was nothing she could do about it dawned on her, Anna could only pray that...

The Archer: The Colors of Fall by Dr. Stan J. Guesing is a contemporary romance that explores love, healing, and family. After enduring devastating losses like Stan losing his wife in a car accident and Cindy battling PTSD from a brutal assault, the two find...

Watery Wonders: Chip Colquhoun & Korky Paul's Fables & Fairy Tales comprises two tales by Chip Colquhoun. The first retells a Japanese folktale. In Urashima Taro and the Underwater Kingdom, Urashima Taro demonstrates his kindness when he rescues a turtle from being tormented by a...

I’m sure we’ve all heard about kangaroos. But have you ever seen or heard of a Tasmanian devil? Do you know where you can find one? R.W. Starr’s A Journey Down Under will tell you about the Tasmanian devil, as well as share some interesting...