C. Ryan Crockett delivers an epic fantasy in The Bestowed: A Dark Manifest. Nature loves her children, and to reward them, she sometimes grants them gifts. There are Luminants who heal, Cragmasons who can summon fierce winds, and Manifests who have an animal as an...

Wind Swimming by Aubrey E. Drummond brings together a compilation of original poetry, ranging from imaginative encounters with mythic figures to personal meditations on family, identity, belief, and freedom. In “Pixie Blues,” a fleeting vision in nature raises questions about perception and wonder. “Still” presents...

Sloth’s Totally Not Weird First Day of School by Christie Nicholls is a coming-of-age picture book for young readers. Sloth found the perfect home for himself, along with a family to share his life. He was living a happy life until one day, something had...

The Convergence Chronicles: Cyber Inference by Eric Yocam is about Cy Quinn, a cyber quantum researcher who, along with his team, JT and Tari, is working on an AI project. The team seems to be making great progress in artificial consciousness as they create Ramsey...

Paintings: Love by Joe Trabocco is a moving exploration of the many forms love takes throughout a lifetime. Through a series of interconnected stories, Trabocco captures the quiet, often unspoken moments that define relationships, those fleeting instances of connection, longing, and endurance that linger long...

Entwined by Error is the first book in the Madcaps of Mayfair series by Angela E. Johnson. Set in Regency-era England, the story follows Myra Astley, a sharp-witted twenty-three-year-old who is determined to dance the waltz with a duke this season at Almack's. Instead, Myra...

Peyton loves things like playing outside, swinging, and coloring with crayons, but she isn’t always happy. Sometimes she gets upset when her parents say no to her. As Peyton gets angry, she experiences intense emotions, which begin to fill her body. These elicit various reactions,...

In Unnatural Selection by Paul C. Edge, DI Jim Kendall and DC Claire Gorwen are investigating some strange deaths that seem like suicides but do not make sense. The victims are all associated with scientific institutions that involve genetics or medical research. When Claire visits...

A Ticket to Ride: Stories and Rhymes by Sue Wickstead is a lively collection that invites readers on whimsical trips through poems, jokes, and silly journeys. Throughout its pages, bus rides become windows into a world of imagination. Whether it’s following a mouse zipping through...

Frozen Frontlines: Alaskan Malamutes in World War II by Jeff Knight is a compelling book that highlights the extraordinary role of Alaskan Malamutes during World War II. Through the perspective of Ethan Carter, a musher navigating the harsh Arctic wilderness, the book examines the critical...

The Spilling of Secrets by Anastacia Hawkins is an absorbing contemporary romance. It is book two of the Bakery Bay series, set in two timelines: 2025 and the 1990s. It follows Freya, a young photographer, and her mother, who is burdened with uncomfortable secrets. They...

Whiz Kid by Joel Burcat and David S. Burcat is a historical novel that transports readers to 1950s Philadelphia, blending baseball with the complexities of personal and societal challenges. The story centers on Ben Green, a young Navy veteran and aspiring writer, as he navigates...

In Dead Reckoning by Mike Krentz, Zack eagerly anticipates his upcoming parole hearing. Sentenced to prison for involuntary manslaughter, he tries to make the best of his time by working in the prison infirmary. But on the very morning of his hearing, Zack is brutally...

Terrance McPhee and the Toy Eating Tree by Kathleen MacInnis Kichline is a well-written book that aims to teach children to appreciate the value of positive friendships. At the top of a hill, Terrance McPhee releases his paper airplane TMP-3 to soar, but it gets...

Getting Ready for My Hernia Surgery by Fei Zheng-Ward is a children’s book that explains hernias and the steps involved in surgery in an accessible, instructional manner. It defines a hernia as a weak spot in the abdominal wall through which tissue can push, describes...

A.I. and the Metawisdom Civilization by Tran The Cong follows Michelle Daryna, who awakens from hibernation in Edenearth City 213 under the supervision of nurse Phuong Linh and the AI Lyra. Michelle completes rigorous assessments to regain physical, cognitive, and perceptual control, activating her personal...

The Wanderer of the Night: For the Greater Good by Olesia Hukriede is a well-written fantasy about Gael and David, immortals from an underground realm called the Beyond. The ruler of this immortal world is the White Prince, who seeks to invade the mortal world...

The Doctor’s Future by Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli is a forward-thinking exploration of the intersection between medicine and technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The book offers a comprehensive roadmap for healthcare professionals navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered medicine. Dr. Garbelli, a...

Boy Patriot by Thomasina Tissue is an engaging middle-grade historical fiction novel that combines adventure, mystery, and heartfelt emotion. Set in the charming town of Setauket, Long Island, the story follows Tanya, a sixth-grader assigned to research a local Revolutionary War patriot for her school...

As the Waters Rise by Susan Greenberg Feltman follows Police Commissioner Manny Stewart as he juggles his son Zach’s turbulent adolescence, the pressures of policing New York’s crumbling underground Colony, and the unfinished business of his own violent past. At home, Manny faces escalating defiance...