Head in the Clouds is a collection of poignant poems by Hermione Lee. The poems are divided into four parts, each exploring the beauty of childhood and simple moments, as well as the harsh realities of pain and heartache. The first part encourages readers to...

Sabden is a village that flourishes on treacle, and its citizens are called The Treacle People. They mine treacle, sell it, and use it to make amazing by-products like parkin cake and ginger beer. Unfortunately, the treacle mines have run out, and the people are...

Against All Odds by Tristian Smith is a well-written memoir and a compelling call to learn from the struggles and triumphs of Tristian’s journey through the foster care system. The author writes about his background growing up in hardship and poverty, and the tragic death...

ChatGPT for Job Hunters: How-to Guide by Carolyn Schrader is a detailed guide that enables job hunters to leverage the abilities of the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, in their job-searching process, especially for those who haven't applied for jobs in a while. It shows how to...

Lost Boy is a slice-of-life mystery drama by Jacob Blosser. Set in the rural Appalachian town of New Wilmington, Ohio, the story follows Reverend Peter Gailey, pastor of St. Barnabas Church, whose life is irrevocably changed after he crosses paths with a kind-hearted young man...

Upheaval: Crafting a Culture and Managing Your Message Through a Crisis by Paul Hiltz and Amanda R. Lucey chronicles leadership, resilience, and transformation against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous times in recent healthcare history. The authors recount how Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH),...

Are You Bored? is a joyful, clever, and beautifully illustrated book that I wholeheartedly recommend to parents, grandparents, and educators alike. If I were teaching younger children (mine are senior high school students), it would find a place of honor in my classroom library. In...

Lessons in Hope by Juliet Cutler shows how education at the MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) transforms Maasai women’s lives by breaking cultural barriers like early marriage and limited opportunities. Through detailed stories of graduates—like Josephine Sambeke Laizer, who became an education officer; Dr....

Sustainable Ambition by Kathy Oneto is a thought-provoking and practical guide for professionals seeking long-term success without sacrificing personal well-being. Challenging the myth of work-life balance, Oneto offers a fresh, empowering approach built on aligning your goals with your values and your current season of...

Donald Matheson MacLean’s Brain Trauma Economics is a thorough look at tariffs as government-imposed taxes on imports meant to protect domestic industries, citing historical examples like Britain’s Navigation Acts and the Smoot-Hawley Tariff. MacLean details tariffs’ roles in raising consumer prices and provoking retaliation, illustrated...

The Paddock Bomb! (Caboodle Farm Series) by Shahron Ameer is a tale about a family just finishing up morning chores and getting ready to go with Dad on their morning outing. This outing leads them to a farm auction where Dad surprises Martina and Andy...

Own. Liberate. Rise: Transformative Poetry by a*k² is a soul-stirring collection of inspirational poems that charts a powerful journey of self-awareness, inner liberation, and personal ascension. Across 447 pages, the poet invites readers to confront moments of dislocation and disillusionment, encouraging them to own their...

Fred “Killer” Burke by Chriss Lyon chronicles the violent crime spree and eventual capture of Fred Burke, a notorious gangster linked to major 1920s and 1930s crimes. Burke, born Thomas Amos Camp, operated with the Purple Gang and Al Capone’s Chicago syndicate and was involved...

Fear, Faith, Reason by Diana Estill is a well-written book that exposes a thief disguised as a guardian as well as other concepts relating to faith and reason based on Diana's experiences. Using instances from exaggerated media headlines, weather records, and forecasts, Diana describes the...

Girl with the Silver Hair by Celia Seupel is a young adult sci-fi thriller set in a near-future America ravaged by climate change and authoritarian rule. We’re with sixteen-year-old Eten, who is a telekinetic trained by the military to be an assassin, though she longs...

Animal Antics ABC: Alphabet Rhyming A to Z by Lisa Ayotte is a delightful cavort through the alphabet that combines rhyme, humor, and photography to make learning letters fun and memorable. Each letter introduces new animals engaging in humorous and often unexpected activities, from aardvarks...

There's a killer on the loose, and he's a cop's worst nightmare. He's smart, determined, and motivated beyond belief. Reprisal Road: A Joe Erickson Mystery by Lynn-Steven Johanson takes this concept and runs with it. The protagonist is Joe Erickson, a Chicago homicide detective with...

Living Life One Second at a Time by Brenda Lott is a deeply moving memoir that recounts her near-fatal skiing accident and the extraordinary journey of recovery that followed. Through vivid and heartfelt storytelling, Brenda shares the physical and emotional challenges she faced, from enduring...

Millie and Mina by Kimberly Dana is a children’s picture book about two best friends who come from different cultural and religious backgrounds. Despite their differences, Millie and Mina enjoy many of the same activities, such as charades and backgammon during family night, or playing...

It is the 1970s. Laura Heyns, a South African poet, arrives in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, a scenic village on the French Riviera, at the invitation of her friend David. All Laura wants is to unwind and forget all life’s troubles. Or perhaps follow her dream of settling...