Houses, like a living entity, get to know the people who live in them. If houses could talk, they’d have many stories to tell. Author Anne Lacourrege touches on this concept in Lily’s Mysterious Odyssey. This story is about a young girl named Lily, who...

The Not-So-Lazy Schwa by Yvette Manns, with vibrant illustrations by Ana K. Blu, is a delightful and educational phonics read-aloud that brings the often-overlooked “schwa” sound to life. Schwa, the main character, starts as a laid-back figure who doesn’t feel like he fits in with...

A Kid’s Guide to Climate Activism by Kimberly Haidinger educates young readers on the causes and consequences of climate change and empowers them to take actionable steps toward environmental responsibility. It explains how human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and overconsumption contribute to greenhouse...

Hop into a world of teen secret agents, covert organizations, and espionage with C.W. James' Mission: Red Scythe. It's 1965. After graduating from St. Michael's Academy for Boys in Ashford, Ohio, James Vagus is approached by a mysterious man named John Smith. Smith recruits James...

The Lightning People Play by Tim Cummings is a young adult novel that mixes elements of magical realism with deeply grounded emotion. Kirby Renton is a 14-year-old boy trying to hold his family together. His younger brother Baxter suffers from intense seizures and begins talking...

Marcia Fry-Galbraith’s The Power of Joy details practical approaches to cultivating lasting joy by aligning daily actions with evolving life goals through ongoing self-reflection and adjustment. Fry-Galbraith contrasts joy with fleeting happiness and their fundamental differences. She identifies barriers like stress, trauma, and social pressures,...

In Ian Griffin's Ascend From the Ashes, Katja tried to rebuild her life after the tragedy of her husband, Rick. Katja arranged a meeting with her children to learn their wishes for the future. All of them expressed a desire to follow in their mother's...

Set in 1923, in Chicago, Rowan O'Neill's Gangsters and Demons takes readers on an exhilarating ride during the Prohibition era. The novel follows Jimmy Maloney, an average dock worker simply trying to survive and provide for his family. Soon enough, Jimmy gets pulled into the...

How does a suburban community respond when it uncovers a predator hiding in plain sight, operating within the very school system meant to protect its children? In Pinned, Rebecca Chianese reflects on the dissonance between a community’s desire to safeguard its children and its instinct...

In Bangtail Instinct by Bruce Leaf, Tom Sparks is like a spring compressed and held tight; at some point, something will have to give. He’d been in line to inherit the family ranch since birth, a small spread that simply didn’t produce enough in modern...

When Tethers Fray by Rajiv Mittal is a deeply moving novel that follows Uma, a hospice nurse who cares for people in their final days. Through her eyes, we see the quiet struggles of patients and their families as they face the reality of death....

Atomic Pilgrim by James Patrick Thomas is an inspiring memoir that depicts the fearless efforts taken in the pursuit of peace and a world free of nuclear weapons. After watching a documentary about Mother Teresa's missionary work in India, Thomas quits his unsatisfying job and...

When a Phoenix Rose Nevermore by C.A. Nicholas is a collection of interconnected stories that offers profound insights into life's challenges. The book follows Dahlia Noelle, a woman grappling with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Her experiences of self-isolation and paranoia, rooted in childhood trauma,...

Bee-Coming Strong is a heartwarming children's picture book written by Anandamayi Baker, with illustrations by Akiko Martinache. The story follows the adventures of Jazianzza Buzzabee, a curious honeybee who lives in a tree trunk with her family. Despite coming from a large family, Jazianzza often...

A Dolphin Lost... A Daughter Found: Learning To Swim With Porpoise by Trisha Simmons is a sweet tale about a dolphin who learns about life and the importance of forging her own path. One day, a wise Fairy Godmother receives an unexpected blessing. On the ocean...

Women Who Talk to the Dead by Katherine Schweit is a gripping true-crime narrative that delves into the largest excavation of murder victims ever undertaken by the FBI. The book centers on the efforts of a detective and FBI agent to identify and bring justice...

Round Midnight by Jane P. Carter is a science fiction novel that follows the journey of Jenny Rand, a woman who awakens from a coma with extraordinary psychic abilities. She discovers that she can read minds and has incredible dimensional powers. As she navigates her...

Gwyn's Kingdom: The Electric Moon by Brian Holshouser is a magical coming-of-age adventure. Set against the backdrop of a brewing war between good and evil, the narrative follows twelve-year-old Gwyn, a young girl raised by her grandparents in the lands of Pantheon. But Gwyn is...

Raegan and RJ in Space: Christmas on Alpha Centauri by Richard Collins is a well-written comic book that takes children on an adventure to explore the wonders of space. After five years, when fifty families had settled on Hope in a space program to colonize...

Understanding Your Depression by Ray J. Dodkins delves into the complex emotional and psychological factors that influence depression in both men and women. The book examines developmental differences rooted in childhood and societal expectations, highlighting how emotional triggers, perceptions of self-worth, and gender-specific reactions contribute...