Ava and the Last Bird (Axel and Ava) by Tuula Pere is a fun and important book for young children. It is about a family with a young girl who is fascinated by watching a bird’s nest outside her window. It is awesome to watch...

Saved From the Flames is a children's picture book written by Tuula Pere with illustrations by Catty Flores. It tells the poignant story of Sunita, a girl who is recovering from the trauma of losing her home in a fire that destroyed all her family's...

Claws: The Legend Behind Texas’s Most Bizarre Unsolved Murders by Timothy Gene Sojka is a riveting blend of mystery, horror, and magical realism that transports readers to the haunting and gritty world of 1970s Texas. The novel unfolds a spine-chilling tale of survival, justice, and...

Retired police detective Michael McLaren and his girlfriend Melanie are visiting his grandfather Neil and uncle Brandon at Corbie Hall for Christmas after being estranged for many years. Looking forward to some quality family time, everything is interrupted when a man’s body is discovered outside...

The Cottage by Jo A. Hiestand is a wonderful mystery story. Michael McLaren, a former police detective, is helping Melanie move home. But once a police detective, always a police detective. A neighbor needs McLaren to look into who murdered her parents, but McLaren doesn’t...

Crumbs of Defeat by Jo A. Hiestand, the fourth Cookies & Kilts Mystery, is for fans of mystery, crime, drama, and detective novels. Kate Dunbar owns a bakery for pets in Beaudin Trace, Missouri. Kate participates in an annual baking contest. Despite a discouraging start,...

Animals and humans change their activities and environment according to the different seasons of the year. Woe Is Me… It’s Winter! by Amy Dua shares some interesting facts about how animals prepare for and survive winter. Has your child ever wondered how snails spend the...

Choices, Choices: Who Will I Be? by Dawn Renee Young is a children's book that looks at various career options through rhythmic wordplay. Each page presents a different profession, briefly describing the tasks and responsibilities associated with roles that include, but are by no means...

D.O.L.: Light Running is the third novel in the D.O.L. series by Jason Logan Maxwell. The trials and tribulations of Lilly continue as she gets her first mission. Lilly needs to survive the boot camp and thrive in it. The training was tough, and the...

The Healing Stone, the first book in The Shadows of Time series by John Newton, is a remarkable blend of historical drama and science fiction that defies traditional genre boundaries. Set in the medieval city of Toledo in 1212, the novel follows Francisco, a 16-year-old...

Crimson Leaves by John Donovan Lambert blends timeless classics with contemporary verses to celebrate love in all its forms. The book offers readers a kaleidoscope of perspectives on romance, from the passionate odes of Shakespeare, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Burns, and Rabindranath Tagore to the...

The Echoes Beneath by J. M. Ammoun is a compelling exploration of interconnected lives against Midian's complex societal structure. The novel, characterized by its intricate plot and well-drawn characters, examines the echoes of individual actions in a city caught between the powerful Syndicate and the...

It is 1994 in Milestoneville, and Click Clack, an old-time actor, is still trying to stay relevant in the movie industry. When he receives news that Milestoneville Studios is selling their local weather channel, he quickly bids and acquires it. Click Clack plans to change...

Sweet Nothings by Manisha is such a delightful journey featuring Zia Lions, a young woman caught up in the whirlwind of life and societal expectations. She’s a down-to-earth city girl who has quietly adored Chris Wright for as long as she can remember. But things...

Intimate Conversations: Face to Face with Matchless Musicians by Larry Ruttman is a compilation of interviews exploring the lives and careers of diverse musicians through personal narratives. Joan Tower reflects on how political and personal experiences shaped her musical journey, emphasizing intuition in composition and...

In What He Left Behind by Benjamin Bradley, fifteen years earlier, friends ventured into the woods after graduation. A tragic incident occurred, and Jack Sawyer left Oak Hill without bidding farewell to Grace Bingham. Grace believed Jack was lost to her forever, but he returned...

Recipe for Rivals by Kasey Stockton revolves around Nova, a single mother who recently relocated to tiny Arcadia Creek, Texas, with her children, Ben and Alice, after a harsh divorce from her ex-husband, Carter. As Nova tries to settle into a new routine as a...

Finding a Mate in the 7 C’s by John O. Taylor is a practical guide for anyone navigating the often choppy waters of relationships, particularly after experiencing the difficulties of divorce or heartbreak. Written as a metaphorical journey across the seas, Taylor introduces seven fundamental...

Prolific author Tuula Pere cooks up another educative children’s picture book in Axel’s Baking Day: Axel and Ava. Axel loves Saturdays. On Saturday, he bakes fresh buns and bread with his mom. One Saturday, an emergency at his grandparents' home takes both parents away. Axel...

Giant Legs: Little Fears by Tuula Pere tells the story of a young boy named Elliot. Elliot is shy, introverted, and struggles with social anxiety during large family gatherings. During his grandfather’s birthday party, Elliot, with the loving support of his Uncle Stephen, builds self-confidence...