Wekhi’s Backyard Science is a charming and gorgeously illustrated children’s picture book by Delores Henriques. Summer break is finally here. Young Wekhi could sleep in, play with his toys, or read his comics, but not today. Nothing compares to being in his giant red treehouse,...

A King’s Ransom by Jeffrey D. Parfitt takes place in a rough, unpolished version of Los Angeles. It follows the lives of Holly Ransom and her family of retired assassins as they’re reluctantly pulled back into an underground war between vampire cartels, corrupted syndicates, and the...

Did you know that mammals are our distant relatives? Animals are not so different from us. Our Big Family by Peter Marsh is a delightful book, featuring photographs of various animals from all over the world. These photos show how animals act and behave just...

Gender identity is, perhaps, one of the most misunderstood concepts or constructs, alongside or after sexual orientation. Steeped in societal norms, most of the world seems always ready to judge, shun, and even reject what does not align with its perceptions and culture, rather than...

Take It to the Limit by Linda Opdyke hurls readers into a gritty, high-stakes world of human trafficking and undercover danger. We're with married PIs Ethan and Mickey Jenks when a young woman vanishes in Nashville, and this duo is pulled into a harrowing...

The Duchess of Kokora by Nikhil Prabala follows Phera Ylir Mdana, who maneuvers through Ryene’s elite court to consolidate political power and win the Rounds—a public, strategic contest of influence, alliances, and combat. After striking Ser Vloram to protect a servant, Phera uses the scandal...

Echoes of the Soul by Melyssa Tirase is a collection of original poetry that, together, paints a picture in verse on the human experience through varied stylistic devices. Among them, Bride of Shadows uses gothic imagery and cyclical motifs to depict innocence against harsh reality....

Bookends of Life is about recognizing the magic in our surroundings. Sonja Koch and Dalys Finzgar's poetry invites us to see the world in a new and lively way. It explores four key topics: innocence, seeking our inner awakening, letting go of obstacles that stand...

Hiraeth: The Voice of Home is Dan Morgan’s memoir, tracing his life from a late-born child in a troubled Pittsburgh family, detailing his complicated relationship with his alcoholic father and his development of humor and coping mechanisms. Morgan recounts his early fascination with Roller Derby,...

Rediscovering the USS Alligator by Daniel J. Basta is a captivating exploration of history, technology, and human determination. The book chronicles the search for the USS Alligator, the U.S. Navy's first submarine, which was lost in a storm off Cape Hatteras in 1863. Basta masterfully...

Annie Mack is an award-winning art photographer, teacher, and author who expresses her artistic creativity through abstract photography. In Whatta You Lookin' At, Mack presents a collection of mesmerizing pieces that defy the norms of conventional/traditional photographic expression, delving more into the realm of abstractionism....

Sandra Tow’s memoir, Scattered, Smothered, and Covered, offers an intimate exploration of her complex relationship with her mother, against a working-class Southern and blue-collar upbringing in the 1970s and 80s. The book traces Tow’s journey from a child who idolized her single mother to an...

Twenty-five years have passed since Mick Johnson tragically lost his younger brother in an abandoned mine. He believes he has moved on from that event, but his annual visits to Death Valley tell a different story. This time, his editor has assigned him to cover...

In Lights Out in Istanbul by J. Robert Keating and Ralph O. Heatly, Henry Vanzant was a guest on the Muggsy Boyd Show to share his thoughts on artificial intelligence. Henry wrote a book filled with valuable information that could be misused by malicious individuals....

A Cry for Vengeance by Ernesto Patino follows Bryan De Luca, a university professor investigating Karl Muller, a hospice patient who confessed to being Franz Dietrich, a former SS officer at Treblinka. With the support of Helen Darby, Bryan uncovers Muller’s secret past, including his...

Life Thoughts: Profoundly Wise and Marginally Silly Reflections by Hovig Nassanian presents a collection of musings, quotes, and anecdotal stories interwoven with music recommendations. Nassanian addresses themes such as parenthood’s emotional spectrum, comparing creative processes to childbirth, and recounts personal family experiences, including his grandmother...

A Horse-Drawn Sickle Bar Cutter: Finding My Road to Felicity by Robert Merrick Fuller is an inspiring memoir that chronicles the author’s journey from humble beginnings to a life of fulfillment and happiness. Fuller’s narrative offers readers a window into his life as a farmer’s...

The Syndicate Executive by Robin Alden Howard is a gripping psychological thriller steeped in control, obsession, and the brutal complexities of power dynamics. Rachel is scarred by her past and surrounded by predators cloaked in wealth and charm. She finds herself caught in the possessive...

American Entropy by Travis Hupp is a raw collection of poetry that explores themes of resilience, faith, love, despair, and hope. Hupp creates a tapestry of thought-provoking and deeply personal reflections. The collection is divided into thematic sections—Anger, Politics, Metaphysical, Despair, Hope, and Love—each offering...

Revelations in Blue by Jon Youngblood is about two police officers who are partnered with each other to patrol the tough streets of Seattle. This narrative recounts the thrilling encounters and experiences of Michael Donnelly, a seasoned veteran, and Dan Reynolds, his rookie trainee, as...