Andrea Beck’s Below the Surface is a young adult novel that examines the challenges of fitting into a new community, the burden of judgment, and the effects of tragedy. Set in the seemingly perfect town of Oak Park, the story follows Emily Libert, a sixteen-year-old...

Have you ever tried a new food and wanted to eat it over and over again? That’s exactly what happens to a young mermaid in Malaya the Mermaid and Her Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches by Benilda Salvador. Malaya is a cheerful mermaid whose smile...

Fairytale Apocalypse: The Verge Book 1 by Jacqueline Patricks is a dystopian fantasy that takes place in two worlds: the Verge, where magical beings reside, and the mundane world of mortals. The magic in the Verge is fading, which jeopardizes the balance between the two...

The Rape of Elliott Roth by D.E. Adler follows the life of Dr. Elliott Roth, a compassionate, brilliant, yet flawed neurosurgeon. It starts with a scene where he tries to save a little girl who had a terrible accident. After an invitation from a good...

New York Stories by Yurie Kiri explores survival and adaptation in a dystopian future. Set in a late 21st-century New York City, the book depicts a world struggling with rising seas, extreme heat, and societal decay. The story weaves together multiple plotlines, creating a tapestry...

David Goodwin is an LA juvenile defence lawyer. His life is rather average, as is he. After a rough day at the courthouse, he returns home despondent, as usual. Going through the junk mail, he comes across one of those “Have you seen this child?”...

Through the Lens of an Ancient Yisra’elite Bible Study by Benjamin Nieves Carrasquillo Jr. presents biblical interpretation through historical, linguistic, and cultural analysis, emphasizing the distinction between hermeneutics, exegesis, and eisegesis. He traces Christianity’s evolution from Yahusha and Pharisaic Judaism, considering the influence of Roman...

In Another Life by Owen Parr is a captivating story that follows lawyers Ethan Cole and Claire Donovan. When they first meet, they feel an undeniable connection. Their love is beautiful yet forbidden; both are married to other people and have children. If word of...

In Ysobel by John N. Crain, Connor loses his wife, which hurts him greatly, leading to his rapid deterioration. But luckily, Connor can relive his past experiences in an alternative universe, which has no repercussions in his home universe. Growing up, Connor had been a...

The wave of independence that swept through Africa during the 1960s saw major political realignments. Exceptions were South Africa, the Portuguese territories, and Southern Rhodesia. The latter declared independence unilaterally from its colonial ruler in 1965, and became involved in an escalating bush war against...

Diaries of a Borderline by Blue Evergarden is a collection of original poetry, ranging in length, tone, and tenor, each connecting a facet of Evergarden's voice. In Diaries of a Borderline XXIII, she drifts through darkness as monsters steal her joy, but she still glimpses...

Successful Life Skills For Teens by Chad K. Smith is a self-help manual for young adults and adolescents that teaches them how to cope and excel in life. The book explores 12 key skills, the most crucial of which are developing self-confidence, social skills, time...

Tiny Liger by Sabrina Edralin is a well-written book that aims to help children develop self-love and build their self-esteem. Liger, an animal whose father is a lion and mother is a tiger, feels unhappy about its identity and wishes to be like other animals....

Bunny and Fawn: The Midnight Creature Mystery is a children's adventure by Michael Lingo. This picture book follows Bunny and Fawn, two sisters who have been together for a very long time. After a devastating storm, Bunny and Fawn are forced to live near the...

Dog + Girl by Maria Murillo is a warm picture book that celebrates the timeless friendship between people and their dogs, but in this case, a pup and her girl companion, Loops. Readers are introduced to the fuzzy Montana pup, Sascha, on the very first...

From time immemorial, a physical barrier has always separated the Hooni'i, a mostly peaceful race, from the Zauphrii to the north and the Rauthlin to the south. Ancient scrolls describe a rebellion supported by one faction and violently suppressed by the other, resulting in the...

When The Eagle Falls by Jonathan Flannery opens with a bombing at the German Reichstag during a World War I centenary ceremony, killing several world leaders and plunging nations into chaos. As neo-Nazi cells claim responsibility, George Strome, a Berlin-based physics professor, wrestles with a...

Gary Stringer's Gathering Storm unfolds in Tempestria, a fantasy realm filled with magic and ancient powers. When members of the Council of Wizards suddenly disappear, Catriona, a half-Faery druidess, begins to investigate the matter. Daelen, a shadow warrior, joins her as she ventures on a...

It’s Amazing to Be Eight by Emma Meyer is a warm and funny chapter book that follows a girl named Mona as she navigates the ups and downs of being eight years old. It begins on her birthday as she is opening presents. Her...

Author William Lower takes us back to the year 1461 in The Typo: In the Name of God, when a first edition of the Gutenberg Bible arrives in Florence, Italy. As a respected illustrator of religious manuscripts, Antonio Strozzi is invited to view it. He...