Compendium of Rivals by Stephen Kagarise is a thought-provoking collection of poems that explores themes such as life’s challenges, societal flaws, and the power of memories. The author critiques the greed of those who benefit from the labor of others and examines the extravagant lifestyle...

Radical Ray: A Father's Return by Bobbi Chegwyn explores the complexities of family, identity, and the power of love. The book follows nine-year-old Ray Roxby as he navigates the unexpected return of his estranged father, Matthew, and embarks on a school project called The Heritage...

Return to Southampton County, the third installment in the Self-Liberation of Parson Sykes Trilogy by David J. Mason, is an exploration of the Reconstruction Era through the lens of one man’s journey from enslavement to freedom. Mason intricately weaves historical events with personal narratives, offering...

Lyo Morandi and Jasper Bray, two small-timers in the Cimmerian Order, a crime network in the city of Aspazia, are haunted by the demise of their friend Milo. Deployed on a mission to spy on Seraphina Bellanti, the Grandmaster of the Vesper Syndicate, a rival...

Have you ever envisioned creating something so amazing that you just couldn’t stop trying until it was perfect? That’s the spirit behind Piper’s Fort Frenzy by Cortney Cino. Readers are introduced to Piper, who really wants to build the ultimate fort. She has so many...

Tales of East and West Sparrow and Other Stories by Glenn Armocida is a touching and thoughtful collection of different stories that take place in the communities of East and West Sparrow. The author uses the lives of different characters to show the ways the...

Lippincott Street by Sharon A. Ewing tells the tale of an Irish family leaving their famine-stricken homeland to fulfill the American dream. Their quest begins on a crowded Liberty ship, where 17-year-old Cate Leary is responsible for caring for her ill little sister, 14-year-old Mary...

Evolution by Ryan LeKodak begins with a pregnant Ndidi, who knows Helene has taken over Manar’s body. She retreats with Pratima, evading checkpoints, surviving cramped travel, and fighting to escape at every turn. CJ journeys through the corrupted cyberspace, the Virtual Realm, tracing Manar’s fragmented...

I was drawn immediately to My Daddy Sleeps Naked and Other Teacher Tales by Suzanne Roper Lisenby. This catchy title reminded me of the fun tall tales shared with me when I was an elementary teacher. The book is an anthology filled with stories shared...

The Captain’s Cook by Victoria Vanransom is a sweeping novel that blends adventure, resilience, and personal reinvention with hints of romance on the open sea. Readers are introduced to Jessica Kline, a chef who trades her crumbling life on land for a chance to cook...

The Weight of Prejudice: Jane Austen's Men by Joy Michelle Austin is a Christian novel that begins with Rick Wentworth trying to find his rhythm in a life filled with his children and the responsibilities of being a father, while settling into a new beach...

Marianne: A Sense and Sensibility Sequel by Jane Austen scholar Alice McVeigh continues her long-running exploration of Austen’s world with a fifth entry in her series. The novel picks up with Marianne Dashwood, now widowed and not yet twenty-one, navigating the glittering but treacherous landscape...

Humbaba by Christos Stavropoulos follows Dr. Alexander Sterling’s life, unraveling after discovering his wife, Olga, in an affair with his colleague, Ethan. Ostracized by family and work, he spirals into despair and becomes obsessed with the Mesopotamian deity Humbaba, whose visions demand sacrificial acts. Sterling...

Metaphysical Sherpa by Nick D. Mirisola is a well-written book that takes readers on an intriguing journey of metaphysical inquiry and spiritual understanding. It talks about Mirisola's claims of being an incarnation of several historical and mythological figures, amongst which are Ganesh, Manjushri, Archangel Raphael,...

Mercune’s Dream by C.V. Vobh is the second book in The Sleepwalker Cycle. It follows Proto, a twenty-seven-year-old sleepwalker and former visitor to the dream-realm Somnus’ Palace, who awakens to find his epic adventures, friendships, and even true love were, apparently, only a dream. Struggling...

Breakaway by J.A. McNally explores a fractured world where the remnants of a divided nation struggle with the results of their decisions. Set during a second American civil war, the novel follows John Emmett, a medic turned reluctant hero, as he begins a dangerous mission...

In the book hARRY: The Journey Home by Iam Oliver, Harry travels to London when his father, Lord Robert of Eaton, is near death, only to learn that Robert is not only a nobleman but also an Ispirian from another world who has acted as...

Achieving the Unknown by Ramit Soni is a guide for leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries navigating the complexities of uncertainty. The book challenges traditional goal-setting methods by offering a flexible framework that emphasizes mindfulness, adaptability, and personal growth. It is structured around key principles such as...

Have you ever been told you can’t love something or someone because you don’t truly understand what love is? That’s the hurdle that Shawn, the main character in the unique romance The Sound of Violet, is facing. He’s a young computer programmer with autism who...

Before the concept of Manifest Destiny was ever defined, the European settlers in the West were engaged in stealing land from native peoples. Walk On by Nan Evenson, set in 1838, tells the story of how the Cherokee people were removed from northern Georgia and...