In Ella's Letter to Santa by Ashley Hohmann, young Ella is the only girl in a family of four brothers, and her greatest wish is to have a baby sister. She eagerly wishes on a wishing star each night, imagining a sister to share secrets...

In his memoir Frightened Pilgrim, James O. Mallon recounts his life journey from Northern Ireland to America, detailing personal and professional experiences across decades. Born in County Armagh, Mallon grew up in a rural Catholic community marked by financial hardship and familial tragedies, including a...

Beyond the Classroom: Black Male Educators Changing the Narrative contains stories about authors who want to inspire fellow Black males to pursue careers in education. The authors share their experiences as educators of color, the joys of the profession, and the many challenges that come...

Arfie’s Adventures by Gina Rose Musachia is about a cute dog with short legs and sweet, bright eyes. His huge curiosity makes him leave the comfort of his backyard. He longs for adventure and fun. Brave Arfie finds himself in different challenging situations, one after...

What do you get if you combine an old folk song from 1870 with superb illustrations? This combination gives you the wonderful children’s picture book Over in the Meadow by Chandler Strange. This song continues to serve the same two purposes for which it was...

In AJ Channing's The Cleopatra Aspect Series Boxed Set, Tia graduates early from college and goes on a fabulous trip with her friend, Julia. Tia had a lovely time, and a spa visit sparked a business idea in her mind. Julia is not as fortunate...

Effective communication is key to fostering and maintaining healthy relationships in one's personal and professional life. Mastering assertiveness as a lifestyle tool can help people better express themselves in any given situation and find out who they are and what they want. In Navigating With...

Dream of Dreams by Elton Thomas begins with an account of his life, specifically referring to his dreams. Often, his dreams seemed to become memories, and memories became dreams that helped to bring profound meaning to specific events in his life. He would ponder how...

Santa Overboard is a slice-of-life holiday romance by Carolyn McBride. Katie Young, a fifty-one-year-old mother, is slowly getting her life back on track in the small town of Occoquan after separating from her ex-husband, James. Furthermore, she recently lost her mother to COVID-19 and now...

The Healer Cat by Tuula Pere, illustrated by Klaudia Bezak, is an adventurous children's book that follows Celesse, a healer cat known for her gentle demeanor and magical abilities. One snowy night, her tranquil life is interrupted when a frantic mother hare arrives seeking help....

The Night Sky Lined with Silver by Yvonne David is a heartwarming children's story set in the winter of 1938. When a snowstorm interrupts the Bieman Buddies' sledding adventure, they take refuge in a train station alongside Major Morris and his golden retriever, Honey. As...

If you think flies are disgusting, you’re not alone! Flies are a nuisance at picnics, they buzz in your face, and their larvae might be the worst thing about them. But Flyboy doesn’t see himself as a pest. Instead of focusing on the bad reputation...

In Vectors of Vengeance, the fourth installment of Mike Krentz's Mahoney & Squire series, US Navy Commander Jessica 'Cricket' Squire returns to duty after surviving capture, torture, and rape. Struggling with PTSD, Cricket navigates her way back to the Seventh Fleet, but a moment of...

Charlie B and Me by Fran Groover is a children’s picture book that follows Emma, a fourth grader adjusting to life in Alabama after moving from Chicago. Recently, she lost her mother and has been struggling to make friends and have fun. During summer vacation,...

A Tiny Piece of Blue is a historical drama by Charlotte Whitney. The story is set during the Great Depression in rural Michigan in 1934. After a fire burns down their decrepit home, thirteen-year-old Silstice "Silly" Trayson suddenly becomes homeless, leading her to seek shelter...

Since the takeover of the Diversity Party, a political party that had risen to power based on its ideals of diversity and equality for all, life had gotten worse in the nine megacities that made up New America. New American citizens grudgingly lived under the...

Inspired by his love for tennis, David Linebarger brings a mesmerizing collection of art, photography, and poetic narratives that pay homage to some of the greatest tennis players who left their mark in the world. Several artists have added their creative input to Tennis Players...

Hitchens Manor by Zachry Wheeler offers a fun and quirky spin on the haunted house theme. For two hundred years, the manor has seen its share of owners, all of whom seem to face some spooky fate thanks to its ghostly inhabitants. However, when the...

Princess Elsie Builds a Castle & Discovers the Magic of Engineering by Dr. Kelsey E Kirrene is an educational children’s picture book. Princess Elsie’s castle has been destroyed by a dragon but she and her Fairy God Engineer will put things right! Together, they work...

All hell was about to break loose for the CIA, but Agent Dave McClure was about to face the biggest challenge of his career. It all starts in Jerusalem, Israel, where after several abduction attempts on US embassy officials. Dave is sent to help the...