The Star-Crossed Empire by Maya Darjani is a fascinating romantic space opera. Layla Kamil, a Republic soldier, never thought that the love of her life, Ignatius Kurestin, who recently became the Emperor of Valhar, would ask her to marry him again. Years ago, they were...

In Shikaree: The Arnstead Chronicles Book 2, M.J. Oelkers plunges us into a wild and heart-pounding adventure in the World Below. During one of her hunts, Chandra Pattal, a novice Shikaree, stumbles upon a map leading to the location of a large cache of relics....

John Lowe Owens was compelled to write As You See the Day Approaching when he woke with the words from the title's scriptural origin heavy on his mind. He outlines that believers will notice the changes and understand them, tells how you can see the...

Who would have thought that a monster and a little boy could become a family that lived in a cave? In Jeff Dorrill’s Brunt and Eggbert, Brunt, a kindly monster (though rather scary-looking), happens upon a little boy, Eggbert, who has no real family and...

Getting Ready for My Dentist Visit by Fei Zheng-Ward is a picture book about visiting the dentist to help prepare youngsters for it and to understand that it isn't such a scary thing. This book will teach them about good dental health to minimize the...

The Island of Yaki Yim Bamboo is a children's picture book by Millicent F. Arrindell and Fred Rohan-Vargas. On a warm sunny day, siblings Noah and Ida are enjoying the ocean view with their family on the white sands of Coki Beach Point in St....

In Justice in the Desert: A Vacation of Violence by Jimmy Ray Conner, Kate and Chris Taylor’s planned vacation turned into pure hell. Evie could not join Kate and so asked Debra's daughter Melody if she would like to go shopping with Kate. Former undercover...

Catbird Winter by Monté Hill is a historical fiction novel set during and after World War I. It follows Trevor Middleton, an ambitious ambulance driver with dreams of becoming a pilot, and Annie Conner, the daughter of a tyrannical preacher in rural North Carolina. After...

I Will Dance Across the Morning Sky by Marcia McGee Ashford is a poignant and beautiful tribute to the people we have lost. Whether we have lost a spouse, family member, friend, or animal companion, this book is perfect for children and adults experiencing loss...

Running in the Shadows by Skye Alexander takes readers back in time to 1926 for a roaring good mystery. Lizzie has an epic opportunity to perform with her band at a Spring Equinox party hosted by a rich art collector with an interesting reputation. Money...

Surviving the Summit Conference by Jon Kaczka is a horror novel where five diverse individuals attend a mysterious conference promising success but quickly find themselves trapped in a nightmarish situation. Attendees include a single mom seeking a marketing career, an unemployed dad with an MBA,...

A Good Day and Other (Mostly) Humorous Stories and Lists is a collection of short stories and other creative writing pieces by Radu Guiasu. An academic sees a way out of his monotonous everyday life when he finally finds the inspiration to write. A master's...

Transformation by Victoria Lehrer is the final installment in the New Earth Chronicles series, a visionary set of action-packed science fiction adventures. The novel follows Lily and Tinjone’, who are separated by fate and danger across different sectors of the galaxy. Lily is captured and...

The Company She Keeps by Zelmer Wilson is a literary fiction novel that delves into the complex life of Isabel Mathews, a successful Tulane University professor. Isabel's seemingly perfect life is jeopardized by her secret affair with a student, Raymond Walker. When a family emergency...

Bedridden and Gutted to Mindful by Angela Grey is rooted in her Native American heritage. From the heart-wrenching tale of childhood foster care to the inherited strength from her grandmother and aunt, the author's journey is both unique and universally relatable. Her story is written...

Immortality Bytes: Digital Minds Don't Get Hungry by Daniel Lawrence Abrams tautly examines the consequences of technological advancements and their impact on human society. Set in a near-future world, the story revolves around the lives of several characters, including Stu, an AI programmer; Maria, an...

I have always wanted to visit Scotland. I can now say I have had the best visit there without leaving home. Scotland: The Storyteller's Photo Guide by Joana Kruse is the best photo travel book I have ever had the privilege to read. Is this...

Over recent years, there has been a growing spotlight on workplace-related harassment and other misbehavior incidents, and rightfully so. Employees deserve fair treatment to flourish and make valuable contributions to the organization they are working for. In Seeking Fairness At Work, business strategist and attorney...

Uri Kartoun offers fifty fascinating short stories set in 2029, exploring different hypothetical scenarios in A Future Without. Truth erodes from the collective human consciousness, leading to the downfall of many institutions, including the judiciary and the scientific field, pushing humanity to adapt. When adolescence...

In Lena Gibson’s Aftermath, Robin’s life is completely shattered when an asteroid hits the earth, leaving her to scavenge for food and care for her grandfather. They have lived together in hiding for three years, unable to trust anyone. But things change for the worse...