Saying that we work relentlessly should serve as a warning sign, not a source of pride. Although seeking to be in control is not a negative, we must learn to choose our battles. In Life But Make It Manageable, Tia Warrick teaches us to make...

Fantaisie by Michael Kenneth Smith is a post-war historical novel set primarily in Paris, France. The main characters are the pilot Jan Orlinski and his love interest, Sophie Gordon. A Parisian apartment is the home base for Jan, Sophie, and their young daughter Maria. Years...

And Far Between by Alex Stearns follows Jimmy Stone's tumultuous summer as the pre-teen moves through a fractured relationship with his abusive, alcoholic mother, her partner Paul, and the cruel power imbalance of “friends” like Fred and Mike. Jimmy has dreams of an escape route...

Perfectly Sunny by Tricia Easter is the story of how 'A Big-Hearted Hedgehog Finds Her Forever Home.' Sunny the Hedgehog only has three legs but she has the biggest heart ever. All she wants is a warm, loving home of her own. She lives in...

After being kicked out of a group he helped create, Will, a writer in London, believes it is for both his and the group’s good, seeing as he had outgrown them and wanted to explore his life and abilities differently. However, his life takes a...

The Mouse Who Couldn’t Eat Cheese is a touching children’s book by M.B. Mooney. It explores friendship and acceptance through the bond between Alex the Owl and Maya the Mouse. In a vibrant forest, Alex, an outgoing owl, welcomes her new mouse neighbors with cheese,...

Beyond Fear and Suspicion by Vicky Pinpin-Feinstein is a moving exploration of the Ethiopian immigrant experience in America, particularly in the Washington, D.C. area. The story follows people fleeing Ethiopia for safety and a new life in America due to harsh political regimes, famine, and...

Bold Trust by Tricia Easter is an inspirational and practical guide for anyone struggling with anxiety. It offers tools and insights for personal growth and self-empowerment. The book's foundation lies in Easter's personal experiences, as she shares her journey through anxiety with a focus on...

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sea Star by Kathleen Welton is an encouraging and motivational picture book for young children that teaches them about courage and helping others in need. Myrtle the turtle and her friend Max come across sea stars (starfish) washed ashore after a storm....

Rose Garcia’s A Shadow Falls is Book 2 in the Bloodlines Legacy series. Due to a twist of fate in the fae world of Faevenly, Mateo has gone from lowly Sublander to Lord Prince of House Stromm. Avalynn, once believed to be a Princess of...

A seemingly innocuous question from his young son changed Nigel Utton's life and forced him to reconsider his views on reincarnation and past lives. Where Have My Other Mommy And Daddy Gone is the author's attempt to understand and share his experiences with childhood trauma,...

Martin Tiongson relocated from the Philippines to the USA. His business guidebook, Something to Be Proud Of, tells the story of 14 years of his life. During that period, 2011 to 2024, he operated and owned three small businesses. The reader gets a first-hand look...

Some Species of Outsider-ness by Angela Grey and Paige Peterson is a poignant coming-of-age novel for young adult readers. Piper Quesenberry and Slater Hartmann are two teens who feel like outsiders for different reasons. Piper is battling bipolar disorder, and Slater is recovering from Guillain-Barré...

The unexpected loss of a loved one often leaves deep scars that can endure long after the event. Dalia Abdulfatah experienced such a trauma when her close friend, family member, and confidant Talal was tragically killed in a motor car accident at just 19. It...

Kjell-Vidar Åhman Teig's 3 Stones for the Nixie: Stories of Life and Death in Øyerstad follows Robert and the Baastad family across key moments in his life, shaped by trauma, loss, and supernatural encounters. In The Manure Pit, a troubled home life and peer pressure...

Created and illustrated by Bub, Eight Fairy Nights is a children's picture book that celebrates the Jewish festival of Hanukkah and delves into how it came to be. A long time ago, King Antiochus wanted all his people to follow his beliefs and ordered his...

Whispers of the Architect's Labyrinth by Drake Kimball is a work of epic fantasy featuring larger-than-life characters and a phenomenal conflict that sweeps across worlds and every aspect of life. The narrative explores the proverbial conflict between good and evil, examining themes of fate, rebellion,...

Infinite Paradise by Dianne Ebertt Beeaff is a memoir that immerses readers in a heartfelt connection with nature. The narrative weaves personal reflections with the physical transformations of a sixteen-acre tract in Southern Ontario, artfully depicted as an embodiment of paradise. Throughout the memoir, Beeaff...

Grover Wilcox Goes to the Circus by Martin Lastrapes is an urban fantasy about Grover Wilcox, an English professor who always dreamed of joining the circus but never had any real skills. Until a kitchen fire in which he should have died but didn’t. Grover...

The Unconditionals by Andy Crocker is a motivating book that analyzes what it is to lead a life guided by unwavering values. The most important idea is that true satisfaction does not come from external success — money, reputation, or admiration — but in maintaining...