Steve Schafer's eMortal follows the story of Liv, a 17-year-old genius high schooler who constructs an advanced AI system named Breck. She enters him in a prestigious government-sponsored contest and is determined to place first. If she wins the competition, she will receive an internship...

Words by Katherine Davis-Gibbon is a beautifully crafted picture book that takes young readers on an imaginative journey into a park where words come to life. With its vibrant illustrations and clever storytelling, the book explores the power of language in a way that is...

Korea Reunited: A Family’s Lifelong Dream by Irene Kim presents a poignant recollection of how the turbulent past of Korea tore families apart, including that of the author’s father. Kim Chi-Jeon, Irene’s father and the central figure of the book, reveals through rounds of interviews...

Long-Term Damage by Billy Hanson is a haunting collection of short stories that masterfully explores the darker aspects of the human experience. Each story immerses readers in an eerie, often surreal atmosphere where characters are confronted by their deepest fears, regrets, and inner turmoil. The...

Considering Us by Jenn Bouchard is a romance that follows Devon, a private chef who loses her job after her affair with a famous client is discovered. She seeks a fresh start at Rockwood School, where she is offered a position as Dining Services Director....

When to Fire by Ryan Standley is an action-packed Western novella set in the American frontier. Matthew Frimm, a young man in search of his parents, unwittingly finds himself becoming an infamous outlaw known for his sharp aim with the pistol. They call him The...

Heavenly Kids by Jeff Orlowski centers on three young angels—Lucy, Alvin, and Everett—assigned to help Jayden Zielinski, a 12-year-old boy having trouble emotionally following his parents' divorce. Jayden’s insecurities, made worse by issues with his basketball teammates and his father, who is also his coach,...

“With grown-ups close, we laugh and play,/ Keeping us safe in every way.” Sometimes all we want to do is play and have fun. But there are times when we must place safety first. In Dave W Ball’s Hiccup’s Safe Splash Spectacular (I love the...

Kissing Toads by Danissa Wilson is an engaging exploration of the quest for love through the metaphor-laden journey of kissing toads to find a prince. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the late 20th century, the story follows Annie, a young woman whose romantic misadventures...

Deep Time by Susan Sizer Bogue revolves around Lauren Brown, a woman embarking on a profound journey of self-discovery in the 1970s. During a river rafting expedition with her husband, Kenny, Lauren witnesses the majesty of the Grand Canyon. This breathtaking sight inspires her to...

There's a Pigeon in St. Pancras is an informative children's story told in verse by Ruth Amanda. The pigeon wants to take a round-trip ride on the train from St. Pancras to Paris, France. Even though he is only going for a short time, he...

What Does it Mean to be Free? by Russell Chappell is an inspirational story and guidebook that teaches us what it truly means to be free as a Christian. He begins by discussing where the idea of being free came from, how abstract it is,...

Diary of Betsy Shaw by P.J. Roscoe revolves around Betsy Shaw's persistent efforts to unravel the mystery of her friend Maggie's disappearance and deteriorating situation. After Maggie vanishes, Betsy uncovers troubling details about Maggie's forced prostitution and her possible confinement in an asylum. Betsy is...

Intercessor by John Robert Still revolves around Jim Hampton, a former North Carolina lawyer who travels to New Orleans, hoping for a fresh start. Jim, a religious cynic, meets Myriam, a young bartender who is highly spiritual and vocal about her faith. Unknown to him,...

Will There Be Love? by Whitney Cubbison is a vibrant, emotionally layered novel that navigates the complexities of romantic and platonic relationships over one tension-filled weekend in Ibiza. As Ophelia celebrates her fortieth birthday with a motley crew of past and present companions, buried secrets,...

I Hope She's a Duck by Sophia Koziatek is a heartwarming children's picture book that follows Constance, a young girl eager to meet her new baby sibling. From the moment her parents announced that her mother was pregnant, Constance expressed her hopes for the baby...

Cavalier, by award-winning author Christopher Hepworth, is a fascinating historical novel blended with a political conspiracy, a light touch of paranormal mystery, and clean romance. First, the story transports us to Britain in 1658. Sentenced to death by Oliver Cromwell’s regime, royalist Sir Henry Slingsby...

Fission: A Novel of Atomic Heartbreak by Leslie R. Schover delivers a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and moral conflict following nineteen-year-old Doris Friedman, who abandons her aspirations for a promising future when she marries Rob and becomes a mother. Their move to the secretive...

I Know What You Do When I Go to School is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Siona Talekar. The story follows a young girl who humorously imagines what her mother is doing while she is at school. As the girl tackles challenging...

Metrognome by Jana Cruz is a whimsical children’s story about Cora, a garden gnome who, along with her parents, spends her days in a garden unable to move. One day, she begins to long for something more. Dreaming of adventure, she sets out for the...