In Rethinking the Sabbath, H. Irving Wilson presents the Sabbath as a divinely instituted day of rest established in Genesis, sanctified by God after six days of labor, and intended for physical, mental, and spiritual renewal. He traces its origins to the Hebrew word Shabbat,...

Children absolutely love surprises, and a certain young pig is no exception. Welcome Baby Wigglet! by A.M. Berkowitz begins with young Gigglet playing in her backyard. Then her parents come outside and tell her that they have a big surprise for her. At first, she...

Loss, grief, and trauma are a part of life. It's up to us to learn how to navigate the various challenges that life throws our way. Dr. Shahrzad Jalali is a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma and emotional resilience. In The Fire That Makes...

In Lights in Cold Rooms, Joan Cusack Handler chronicles her life through meticulous accounts of her physical, emotional, and familial experiences. She recounts growing up in the Bronx as an unusually tall girl, enduring teasing, styes, and boils, while her mother encouraged pride in her...

In The Quest For Freedom by Matthew Devitt, six species inhabit planet Affer: humans, demons, angels, elves, the dammed, and the hybrids. All the species coexisted in peace, but after a while, the other five species attacked the humans and enslaved them. Hundreds of years...

Murder for Shore by Aubrey Jackson and Beth Prentice begins with Daphne Wright narrating as she arrives at the beach house she inherited from her grandmother, Bernie, who passed away a few weeks earlier. Just as she pulls up with her suitcases, ready to settle...

The Write Way to Die by Beth Prentice is the first book in the Murder by the Book Mystery series. Aubrey Jackson has received every writer’s dream: an invitation to participate in a writer’s retreat. And to add to the excitement, the host is none...

Romantic Endeavor by Hermione Lee follows writer Katharina Mendoza, who gradually becomes close to her mysterious new neighbor, Devon Wharton. Initially intrigued by his reserved nature, Katharina interacts with him in small but meaningful ways—shared umbrellas in the rain, meals, and casual outings—which build into...

The Life We Have by T.D. Holt is a thought-provoking story that follows Bodock Rouget, a talented AI designer and CEO of a startup, on a journey of self-discovery. Driven by a desire to connect with the courage of his great-grandfather, Digger, an Australian cowboy...

In Mercie's Secret by Michael Garrett, Lucas Bonham witnesses a van ram a car and the driver, Mercie Halford, being kidnapped. He follows and intervenes, using wasp spray to rescue her. Mercie explains that she is being targeted by Crank Robinson, a man she encountered...

Red-Eyed Flight (The Liam and Boo series: Book 3) by William Mierzejewski is a paranormal tale centered around two siblings: 12-year-old Liam and his 10-year-old sister, Boo. Fortunately, the siblings aren't strangers to the supernatural world. The book begins in 19th-century Poland, where a wicked...

Tamanrasset: Crossroads of the Nomad by Edward Parr is an epic tale of colonialism, culture, and survival in North Africa, situated on the cusp of the Sahara Desert at the turn of the twentieth century. North Africa, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, and Libya had always been...

Radical Ray by Bobbi Chegwyn follows Ray Roxby, who learns and practices Radical Love from his grandmother, Leila, and applies it through the R.A.D. Framework of Reach, Act, Discover. Ray notices classmates, neighbors, and community members who feel isolated or need help, like Jack, Tarek,...

Mozelle Martin’s book, The Ink Profiler, is a technical deep dive into the actual science and neuromotor sequencing behind handwriting analysis. It moves way past the usual personality myths and focuses on how the brain and motor skills leave a physical "print" on the page....

Sometimes the biggest dreams belong to the smallest creatures. In The Biggest and Brightest Star in the Sea, written and illustrated by Chelsea Paulus, young readers are introduced to a determined sea star named Bellamy, with a dream that’s truly out of this world. He...

What if a dog could be taken to new places just by wagging its tail? In The Tales of Charlie Wags: European Christmas Adventure by Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay, young readers are taken on a journey along with a cheerful pup, Charlie, as he...

Pathways to Inner Peace: Finding Connection, Inspiration, and Renewal in Challenging Times by Diane Dreher guides readers through nine pathways to inner peace and genuine happiness. Drawing on her impressive knowledge of centuries of spiritual traditions, poetry, philosophy, and scientific research, the author offers readers...

Tales of Roland Book 2: Roland Runs from God by Phyllis Wheeler is a charming Christian picture book designed for young readers. The narrative follows Roland, a curious duckling, as he embarks on a journey to find a place where God isn’t present. Along the...

Poppy’s Sweet Sibling Story by Madelyn Simon takes readers to the Mungo Bungo Jungle. Poppy sings on a vine while her friend Sloppy Blue Foot sings out loud and dances. Meanwhile, his sister, Suzie Blue Foot, watches in silence, convinced she could never match him....

Turtle Crossing by Malve von Hassell is a children’s tale about a turtle named Oliver. He lives a quiet, comfortable life with his parents. Oliver enjoys listening to his dad telling stories and watching his mom drag a basket with her foot. He also loves...