Can you remember the excitement, anticipation, and slight bit of nervousness you felt on the first day of school? Well, that’s precisely what Badi feels in Badi Blesbok Says Hello by Patricia Bardina and Joanne Burgess. The story begins with Badi’s mother taking him to...

Nothing could have prepared the young Elvish Princess Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Evir for what would come next after she stowed away in Queen Wendolyn’s ship. She witnessed the cold-blooded murder of her mother, the queen, at the hands of Morrigan, a dark goddess. Queen Wendolyn had...

Artificial intelligence is a great tool that can make our lives easier. However, it is sometimes misused, such as when students copy and paste text without proper attribution. That's why Cal Lopez and Natalia Ulloa present Humans Are Awesome! A Kid's Guide to Staying Smarter...

Dust in the Wind by Michael Triska is a heartfelt story that captures the essence of love, perseverance, and the human spirit. The book follows the life of Katherine, a woman whose journey is filled with extraordinary challenges; yet, her unwavering strength and passion are...

My Parents’ Divorce Through My Eyes by Jennifer Junghans is a well-written book that aims to make the process of divorce easier for both parents and children. Jennifer begins with guidance for parents to help them listen, support, and make the most out of conversations...

Singing Through Fire, A Memoir: Finding Surprising Joy in Life's Darkest Trials by Lara Silverman begins with her transition from law to facing a debilitating neurological illness that forces her into near-total bed rest. She details physical symptoms like vertigo, nerve pain, jaw spasms, and...

Death of an Idol: Seoul to Mumbai Mysteries by Rima Ray follows Park Taejoon, or Tae, a former K-pop idol from the group Orion, who left the spotlight after a tragic incident. One of his members, Mino, was found dead after falling from his apartment....

Willow Rose by M. Kevin Hayden follows Alder, a debt-ridden and troubled emergency physician on the verge of burnout. In the backdrop, a strange comet, Comet Goodwin, throws the world into an unexpected twist of events. That night, Alder drives home after an exhausting shift...

Shr. Mpe’s Consent Withdrawn sinks its hooks in with the quiet precision of a scalpel and doesn’t let go. This psychological thriller begins in the sterility of Saint Aeron hospital, where Sol Keeran arrives to inspect the forensics department. Instead of a routine audit, Sol...

Oh, My ODDyssey! by Hilda Youssef is a children’s adventure story about six adventurous boys on a creaky old ship that is headed out to sea. Their playful mischief quickly turns into an unexpected voyage full of surprises, from a run-in with seagulls on a...

A Haunting at Hawthorn and Other Ghostly Tales by Gail Grant Park follows the Gallagher sisters, Nuala, Moira, and Deirdre, who run a supernatural detective agency in Ireland called Gallagher Investigations. This story centers around Hawthorn House, a large ancestral property located in Kildare....

Operation Crimsonfeather by Saya J.B. follows Grael and Pylen, tasked with delivering a Crimsonfeather chicken to the palace for Governor Ulmoth’s Ascension ceremony. When complications arise, such as the bird being alive and designated a protected Imperial heritage asset, they orchestrate a covert operation, evading...

The Fall of Hades by Ashish Thomas follows Hela, daughter of Hera and Xéros, as she fights to uncover and reclaim her family’s erased history. After defeating Thanatos and escaping Hades’ assassination attempt, Hela embarks on a perilous journey with Ophion to save her poisoned...

The Red Mist by Chad McCoskey centers on a man who gains the power of teleportation (or misting) after he survives a harrowing vehicular accident. He becomes a vigilante, dubbed the "Red Mist", and uses his newfound abilities to fight crime with the help of...

Sovereign and Faithful by Valerie Mobley is a reflective and spiritually enriching book that explores the unwavering promises of God through twelve compelling biblical narratives. Each chapter focuses on a different story from Scripture, highlighting the struggles, triumphs, and transformative journeys of individuals who placed...

Falling Apart by Jan Turk Petrie is a fascinating and disturbing novel about a near future that might happen in one European country. Two protagonists, Ash and Guy, both with military backgrounds, try to navigate through dangerous and unpredictable terrain, on the ground and over...

Readers meet a determined little chameleon in the children’s picture book Why Did the Chameleon Cross the Road? by Cathy Kreutter with illustrations by Andrew Jackson Obol. He faces the daunting task of crossing a busy road before he misses something. The chameleon looks at...

Raven's Daughter: The Story Keeper by Wendy Halley follows Charlie Hanover, an ordinary receptionist who wants nothing more than a quiet life. Planning her wedding should be the most pressing thing; however, past trauma and twisted dreams plague her. When her dreams begin pulling her...

Who knew a closet full of shoes could hold so many journeys? If the Shoe Fits by Angie El-Zarad is an endearing picture book that invites young readers to explore different adventures, one pair of shoes at a time. At first, each pair seems quite...

The Dryad's Crown by David Hopkins is an enthralling fantasy novel. Born from a tree, a wood nymph passes through the hands of a woman, a druid, a farmer, and a Taraki priest until she ends up on an infamous guildmaster's estate, and her life takes...