Mirabelle and the Sea Green Bathtub: Journey to the Coral Reef by Suzanne Elizabeth Murphy is an imaginative story about a young girl who loves the water, particularly the ocean. Mirabelle fancies herself as a mermaid but doesn’t live near the sea. She spends a...

A Tail of Twirls: Kittina and the Starlight Ballerina is an interactive story that blends movement, imagination, and charm in a way that young readers and dancers will find enchanting. Created by Once Upon a Dance and illustrated by Stella Maris Mongodi, this picture book...

The Furnace by Timothy S. Johnston introduces us to Lieutenant Kyle Tanner, a no-nonsense homicide investigator recruited by the Security Division of the Confederate Combined Forces (CCF). This mesmerizing tale takes place in 2401, in the far reaches of outer space, where Tanner's most recent...

An Uncalculated Risk by Seth W. James catapults readers into a near-future geopolitical thriller where economic sabotage collides with high-stakes engineering. When a mercenary force captures Bolivia’s Alto Madidi tin mine, it threatens the global supply of a critical metal used in constructing ‘connies’: exoskeletons...

The Smart Travelista's Guide: Mastering Mindful Travel by Linda King presents mindfulness as a state of present-moment awareness that can enhance traveling. King explains its importance in countering modern stressors like overwork and digital distractions. She introduces principles such as gratitude, acceptance, and patience, and...

Centuries ago, the Japsang, figurines of different creatures placed on the eaves of roofs, were revered by the Korean people as protectors of the palace. However, in recent times, the people did not seem to value the Japsang, so they ventured into something fun—music. At...

Unfamiliar Territory by Mary Smathers follows Juanita Castro de la Cruz as she ventures into the turbulent heart of 19th-century California in search of her lost son. Juanita has already endured profound loss, depicted at the end of In This Land of Plenty, and now...

Splenditude by Eileen T. Lynch follows Deirdre Collins, a young woman living in Chicago who is trying to move forward while grappling with her past. Deirdre finds herself torn between her desire for creative fulfillment and her need for stability. Her relationship with Hugh, a...

I Bite the Bad Guys: A Tale of the Korean Tiger by MaryJo P. Glover, Debbi Kent, and Joan Suwalsky, with illustrations by Lee Woong Ki, is a culturally rich picture book that introduces young readers to the legendary Korean tiger, Horangi. Drawing from Korean...

Morgan’s Landing by Linda Griffin is a tightly plotted, atmospheric mystery set in a seemingly quiet Maryland town. We find ourselves in a small town, shattered by the disappearance of 14-year-old Julie Morgan. When she vanishes on her way to school, suspicion spreads like wildfire,...

The Quantum Prayer: An Inspiring Guide to Love, Healing, and Creating the Best Life Possible by Dr. Joshua Kai is an uplifting and insightful guide through which the author shares how to unlock the keys of self-transformation within each one of us. The techniques and...

Going to school can be daunting for youngsters because they face new situations in a different environment. However, this is the beginning of a learning path where they can make new friends. C.M. Harris shows them the advantages of going to school. She describes the...