Learning the alphabet is the groundwork for reading and writing. Ella Minnow P, written by Trisha Fleming and illustrated by Emanuela Mannello, is a sweet concept picture book focusing on learning the ABCs. The story begins on Ella’s first day of school. This is a...

In D.L. Johnson's Seduced, Rian Reston, a banker from a small Colorado town, loses everything after being defrauded and fired from his job. With little hope left, he accepts a job on a ranch and becomes acquainted with Reggie, his soon-to-be mentor. As it turns...

Mythical Creatures: The Worldbuilding Guide to Korean Fantasy by Huck Kahng offers a fascinating analysis of Korean folklore. It is meant for writers who want to include Korean myths and folklore in their fantasy novels. As a writer (in French, though), I found this book...

The Awakening Matrix of Poseidon by Soheila Dadkhah follows Poseidon, who, after a festival with the gods, hears a mysterious voice named Love promising transformation beyond possession. Intrigued, Poseidon embarks on a perilous journey to understand love’s true nature. Stripped of his crown and trident,...

In Siphon: Power Comes With A Price by Jason Fox, a one-night stand between strangers, the male, an alien visitor from a distant galaxy, and the female, a normal Earth-born woman, produces a pregnancy and the birth of a boy who instantly becomes an anomaly...

The Devil in Fine Print by Jhani Mills is a high-octane blend of conspiracy, science fiction, and thriller. Elias Maddox is a bestselling author who finds his life flipped upside down when the plot of his latest novel turns out to be a little too...

Thorns of Fate: The Thornforged Chronicles by Miranda Howman follows Elora, a girl who was sold off at a young age to her future mentor, Tehvan. He takes her to the Miros Institute, where she becomes his protégée, but little does she know that her...

La Fête de la Vie is a captivating collection of short stories and poems by Jaqueline Miller Bachar. The narrator is at her favorite restaurant in Paris while her mother is dying of cancer in America. A World War II veteran tries to fulfill the...

An Exploration of Boundaries by Jacqueline Bachar is a detailed breakdown of the differences and connections between art therapy, art education, and psychotherapy. Bachar shares the histories tied to these fields with different theories and methods used by important figures in each of the areas....

Avatars of Destiny: Reckoning by Ess‑Jee Rautenbach brings his epic YA series to a breathtaking crescendo. We’re back with Kael and his allies, who are scarred but triumphant from past battles. It’s time for them to confront the collapse of the prison that once bound...

To Those Willing to Drown by Mark Matthews is a story driven by Lucas Lamia, a cursed former Civil War surgeon who made a dark pact with a supernatural Well at Torch Lake to save his sick son Benjamin, exchanging blood and limbs for life....

Return to Aneleya by David Gittlin transports readers back into the Silver Sphere universe with a thrilling space adventure that’s equal parts danger and charm. When Jacob Casell, his wife Amy, and their AI companion Arcon embark on a routine mission, things go off the...

Escape from Natura Meta by Jesús Canchola Sánchez is a thought-provoking story set in a future society where everyone is expected to be the same for the good of all. The main character, Gabriel, grows up in Natura Meta, a place where children are raised...

Southern Stock by Gena Elliott is a roaring, full-throttle story that pays tribute to outlaw culture, racing legends, and the wild spirit of the American South. We're with Stick Elliott, who is a moonshine runner turned stock car racer with a need for speed and...

Improvising in Italian by Jennifer Artley is a memoir that documents Artley's move from New Jersey to Modena, Italy, motivated by her husband Michael’s business opportunities. Artley's daughter struggles to adjust and eventually leaves Italy after a few months. Michael, whose family history includes multiple...

The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups by Amani Roberts traces the evolution of major R&B vocal groups from the 1950s to the early 2000s, examining their origins, rise to fame, and eventual decline. Roberts...

“In a moment of stone/ the light falls sharp:/ a line of shadow,/ a closed silence./ There is more here/ than I remember.” Life is like that: full of memories, some lost, some found, some just beyond the simple reach of recollection. In Rebecca Winning’s...

Auburn Avenue: 1912 by D. L. Jordan is a moving mystery novel about the deadly consequences of discrimination, lust, and greed. Marion and Jack Franklin, two prestigious members of their close-knit community on Auburn Avenue, know that the New Year’s Eve ball they’ve been invited...

Dolly by B. B. Calais is a poignant story that follows Dolores, a high school student who tends to keep to herself and lives in silence. The narrative explores her tumultuous inner world and her struggle to find stability amidst trauma, societal expectations, and personal...

Dark Skies: Tales of Turbulence in Paradise by David Haldane is a series of non-fiction short stories about his experiences as an American living in the Philippines with his Filipina wife. Through these, he presents his views on cultural shifts, identity, and adaptation in his...