Katie Otey beautifully and humorously captures the struggles of growing up with siblings, especially when they have differing personalities, as is often the case, in this endearing, illustrated children’s book, Izzy’s (Almost) Epic Day. Izzy is an eleven-year-old sixth grader with an overactive imagination that...

The Alpha Particle by T.J. Hawkins is the second book in the Tom Rivers thrillers series. After an encounter with Baqri, Tom woke up in bed at a secret section of MI5 and was told he was a Counter-Terrorist Asset; in short, he was a...

Alex Blasts Off (Alex the Astronaut) by Ashley Hohmann invites young readers to join Alex, an imaginative young boy with a passion for space exploration. In this delightful story, Alex dreams of being an astronaut, setting out on his rocket adventure to study aliens. His...

Rise of Grimdor by Tyler Svec and Jordan Svec tells the story of a kingdom, Grimdor, on the verge of complete desolation. Centuries ago, while the world was still young, Lathon, an elven king, ruled the entire land. A terrible war divided the land into...

Deception of Merderick by Tyler and Jordan Svec is the second volume in the epic fantasy Drake Thomas series and follows the events after Rise of Grimdor. In this bold new adventure, Drake Thomas and his companions find themselves outmatched in a battle against a...

The Dead Mountains by Tyler and Jordan Svec is an epic fantasy novel that follows Drake Thomas and his wife Gwen, who have settled into a peaceful life five years after the defeat of a powerful sorcerer. Their tranquility is disrupted when Aiden, an old...

Idols and Trinkets by Tyler and Jordan Svec is an epic fantasy that follows Drake Thomas in the fourth novel in his ongoing series. This time, he and his wife Rachal journey to Rinevah, the nation of his origins, where he confronts his past and...

Tales For Tra-La-La-Day by Steve Michael Reedy is a collection of six captivating fables with beautiful illustrations by Tom Fee. The stories are told by a traveler on his way to celebrate Tra-La-La-Day under a full winter moon and each of the stories connects to...

Mealtime at the Zoo by James Williamson is a lovely children’s book with adorable and colorful illustrations by Ayesha Masood. James, the quirky monkey butler, serves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and much more to an eclectic array of zoo animals. The pictures are delightful...

The Zygan Emprise: Renegades, Redemption, Rebirth by Y.S. Pascal is an epic fantasy novel following Shiloh Rush, a Hollywood actress who leads a double life as a secret agent for the Zygan Federation, a hidden intergalactic empire. Haunted by the disappearance of her brother, Shiloh...

A Santa for Everyone, written and illustrated by Nicole Kimball Ostrowksi, shares a beautiful message about acceptance and unity. Children often wonder how Santa can appear or be portrayed in different ways. Santa explains how he may have light or dark skin, many colors of...

If you’ve ever worried about fitting in, you’ll be able to relate to this delightful picture book, Uh-Oh! Trouble at School: A Grumpy the Bird Story by Linda Mah. Grumpy the Bird is starting school soon. He is excited about all the possibilities, but he...

Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape is a delightful children’s picture book written by Farial English, with illustrations by Patrizia Donaera. It follows the adventurous tale of two dogs, Charlie and Sophie, as they explore their surroundings after a rainstorm. When their owner, Nicky, returns to...

The Ghosts on the Wall: A Grandson's Memoir of the Holocaust describes what happened to Kenneth D. Wald's family members: his parents and grandparents. Kenneth grew up in a modest home with a portrait of his paternal grandparents on a wall. He never knew his...

In The Yippy Zippy Zoo by Matthew T. Veibell, it's time for a visit to the Yippy Zippy Zoo, where all the animals are completely different from what you expect. The Pretty Witty Walrus tells jokes all day long, while the Sticky Licky Lion has...

Out of My Scull by Danielle Battaglia is a delightful memoir of a woman who takes up the sport of recreational rowing in her fifties. Having tried many adventurous sports, Danielle sees the rowers gently passing by the restaurant balcony on a perfect evening and...

William and the Wizard Waldo: A Boy and His Wizard by Joseph Schwary is a story about 'How to Be You.' William has spent so long training for the big race but when he doesn’t come first, he is upset. He shuts himself away from...

When Babies Come Home by Debra Hewitt is a heartwarming children's picture book that captures the tender moments of welcoming a new baby into the family. Babies bring immense joy, but they are too young to walk, talk, or care for themselves. Thus, it is...

Standing on Our Ancestors' Shoulders by Merry Stewart is a collection of stories exploring the historical experiences and transitions of African Americans in rural Georgia from the 1930s to the 1970s. It covers family, home, school, and church life and is focused on oral history...

Miracles and Ghosts by D.L. Finn is a collection of Christmas tales that blend dark themes with festive cheer. In A Perfect Ghostly Christmas, Julia returns home during the festive season after surviving a car crash that took her grandparents seventeen years ago. Upon her...