It can be difficult for children to comprehend the loss of a loved one at a young age. Where's Grandma? by Tracey Smith is a children's picture book that follows a young girl's journey navigating the death of her beloved grandmother. Jordyn misses her grandma....

The Swim by Jo A. Hiestand is billed as a prequel to her novels featuring the former police detective Michael McLaren. Teenager Michael and his best buddies, Sean and Jamie, are sweltering in a British summer when the idea of a swim in one of...

Lucky Number Six by Julia Shraybman tells the story of individuals who survived a shooting at Giovanni’s Coffee Shop. This café was Charlie's favorite spot, where she could unwind and dream about her future. For Matt, the coffee shop served as a refuge, allowing his...

Second Pocket First by Gregory Grosvenor is a delightful story about an old-fashioned burglar. The main character is Issey, who likes to think of himself as a 'gentleman burglar.' He never carries a gun, never resorts to violence, and never harms anyone; he just helps...

Poop the Dragon by Suzy Davies is a delightful tale about a Ginormous Purple Dragon who had a problem because he was so Ginormous, even his bottom. Poop takes young readers on a journey of discovery as well as misadventure, especially when Poop has to...

In Two Weeks' Time by Rebecka Lassen starts with Samantha Reeves, a private investigator monitoring her target in an ongoing case. When Sam unexpectedly received a package containing a military police patch from her team's unsuccessful mission in Afghanistan, her life was profoundly shaken. Even...

Yes, Black Men Do Love Black Women by Coach Michael Taylor takes a deep and insightful look at the struggles and strengths within the Black community. Specifically, it covers the challenges Black women face because of societal stereotypes, systemic discrimination, and cultural myths. Michael delves...

Natural Insurrection: The Predatory Legacy of Man by Wilfred Nieman traces predation as a fundamental force shaping life from microbes to humans. He argues that early bipedal hominids, like Orrorin and Ardipithecus, combined climbing and walking, enabling survival amid changing climates. He documents predators’ influence...

Missy, Mong & Pagoo by S. Nakovic is a bold adventure that takes young readers into the heart of an African jungle filled with mystery, danger, and the bonds of unexpected friendship. Missy—known formally as Miscilla Trent-D’arburn—sets out on a daring quest after her father...

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...

Anywhen by Beth Duke is a sci-fi and historical fiction blend that follows Baezy, a time-traveler from 2101 who visits Woodstock in 1969. Drawn by her love of the era's music, she also meets her great-great-great-grandmother Kelly Adams, a pioneering AI researcher. Duke's novel explores...

The role of a leader goes beyond any industry. The objective is to create an environment where each person can give their best to face new challenges. That's why it's fundamental to keep learning and growing. In Even Better Leadership, Jenn Christison shares her vast...

This week I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Charles Paul Collins’ historical novel The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone. A fictional account of the lives of real members of the author's family throughout the ages, this book manages to give a compelling insight into the history...

The Wonder of Silence is a children’s picture book written by Caden Ott, featuring illustrations by Angela Toci. It celebrates the tranquility and wisdom found in nature through heartfelt words. The story follows a child who ventures into the forest, wondering why no one listens...

The Nickel Loop by Nancy Houser-Bluhm is a love story between the main characters—both of whom are from different timelines. Emmeline exists in the year 2022, whereas Nicholas is originally from 1898. Unexpectedly, they both time looped to the year 1938 and met in a...

What I Did After I Died by Ryan Standley is a novella that blends humor, mystery, and the supernatural. The story kicks off with the protagonist discovering that he's dead, yet continuing life as usual, navigating the shock and denial of his new reality. Through...

In Adam Cagley's Cyrus Stone: Hunter of Evil, the main character, Cyrus, resides in an unorthodox town called Gulchy’s Gulch. This castaway town is blissfully unaware that Cyrus is a heroic demon hunter keeping evil at bay. In actuality, the townsfolk underestimate our brave—but somewhat...

The Three Eddies' Enigma by Antonio Biggio is a high-octane thriller set in 1984 during the Cold War. The reader is taken to Hanover in Germany, Harrogate in Yorkshire, several locations in London, the USA, Poland, and Russia. This is the third book in the...

Old Flames, New Beginnings by Lea Schizas is a double shot of romantic holiday fun as two women of different generations experience rekindled past loves. Told from the viewpoint of Jazz, Sophia Andropoulos's spicy granddaughter, this story takes place primarily in Montreal, Canada. There are...

You Don't Know What It's Like by Peter Light centers around Jessica Ballard, who is reeling in the aftermath of her mother's death. As she returns to work, she finds that Steve Stone has mysteriously vanished amid theft allegations. Intrigued but skeptical about Steve's innocence,...