Author William Lower takes us back to the year 1461 in The Typo: In the Name of God, when a first edition of the Gutenberg Bible arrives in Florence, Italy. As a respected illustrator of religious manuscripts, Antonio Strozzi is invited to view it. He...

Compendium of Rivals by Stephen Kagarise is a thought-provoking collection of poems that explores themes such as life’s challenges, societal flaws, and the power of memories. The author critiques the greed of those who benefit from the labor of others and examines the extravagant lifestyle...

Before the concept of Manifest Destiny was ever defined, the European settlers in the West were engaged in stealing land from native peoples. Walk On by Nan Evenson, set in 1838, tells the story of how the Cherokee people were removed from northern Georgia and...

Paradise Breached by Sam Withrow and Amelia Pinkis is the third book in The Forbidden Tears Series. It tells the story of Brie, Cameron, Mike, Sherry, and their Elysian friends as they embark on a dangerous journey to find Eden. There is a big fight...

In Anthony Pond’s Conquistadors, Ryan Jordan joins a small expedition in central Mexico to climb three of the country’s highest volcanoes under the direction of their guide, Ricardo. After becoming ill at a mountain lodge following a meal in town, he chooses to continue with...

Bond of the Brotherhood by J. David Dutch follows David through his teenage years in Mississauga, where he immerses himself in music, friendships, and suburban adventures. He bonds with Leo through Jehovah’s Witness gatherings, music sessions, and street hockey, then gravitates toward Danno, who introduces...

Life Curriculum: What You Learn and Practice Makes You Who You Are by Charles Paul Collins is a comprehensive and eye-opening book about life. The author focuses on life as a craft. This is something I find absolutely fascinating as a mother, as a teacher,...

A Blog for the Heart by Luis Ammerman is a quiet coming-of-age romance set against the vibrant chaos of New York City. It begins with the main character, Trina, a resilient college student, living with her aunt, who’s trying to figure out financial struggles and...

L.A. Hill's The Secret of the Quail follows the adventures of a young nature enthusiast. Benny Z is a young boy with a keen interest in anything related to nature. Benny still remembers the last time he spent at his granddad's place, planting vegetables in...

Obesseus: Lord of the Buffet is yet another amusing installment from The Slam-Fu Series by D.T. Tucker. This hilarious children's book follows the adventures of Obesseus, a food aficionado who never lets anything or anyone get in the way of a delicious meal. Obesseus thuds...

In Obesseus World War Food by D.T. Tucker, Obesseus is pulled into an escalating food war when General Walter Walnut warns that the Salad Sector has unleashed the Broccoli Beasts. With his Slam-Fu headband, Obesseus sets out across the buffet lands, clashing with restless vegetables...

From Foie Gras To Jello by Christopher Mihy is an inspiring memoir detailing the author’s culinary adventures. With experience in restaurant and butchery work in France, he became one of the youngest skilled chefs in the country. After facing disappointment with his college dreams, he...

Guiding Principles for Success: GPS Map by Lester Frederick is a self-help book that teaches how we can align our personal and professional goals for a more balanced life, using a creative driving metaphor. He also introduces six key principles: personality, purpose, passion, problem-solving plan,...

Herbal Teas by Bette Angle is the ideal compilation of recipes, history, and information for tea lovers. This guide will take you from tea’s origins to intriguing legends to tea types and even the essentials you need to know to make the ideal cup of...

In When a Cowboy Yeehaw by Luis Ammerman, Cassidy James’s bustling world comes to an immediate stop when she finds herself unexpectedly transplanted from her busy life in Dallas to Ropesville, Texas, a small town with only a two-lane highway. Used to city traffic and...

In Sammy and Comet Spark the Sky by Peaches Murphy, young readers are transported to a snowy northern village, where a young boy named Sammy dreams of restoring the mysterious “sky fires” that once lit up the night. His mother shares folklore about foxes whose...

Window of Lies by Lilly Collins is an intriguing novella that blends women’s fiction, psychological thriller, and crime mystery. Sarah Hill wakes up from a dream of running with a baby on her back. It has been a year since she moved out of her...

Getting to grips with AI can be daunting. The pace of change has accelerated, and many business owners are unprepared. Be Recognized by Melanie Johnson and Jenn Foster points out that AI is the most powerful leverage tool that we have seen in this lifetime....

In Echoes of Maya by Kelly Vincent, eight-year-old Maya is Lauren’s stepsister, and together with their neighbor Gabriel, the three are close friends. On Halloween night, Lauren takes Maya trick-or-treating while their parents are at work. With missing children in the news, Lauren tries to...

Falling For My Husband (Again) by Mercy Jane Porquez Ballesteros begins with a married couple, Olivia and Ethan Carter, arguing over the unraveling of their marriage, driven by his distance and workaholism. She leaves him. Then she’s in a life-changing accident, one where she temporarily...