Hypocrisy by A.J. Thibault is an imaginative journey that combines science fiction, mystery, and elements of political intrigue. Set against the backdrop of intergalactic exploration and earthly chaos, the novel introduces readers to Alen Innocent, a professor with extraordinary abilities, and his niece Leticia, a...

Hop on for a fantastical adventure in the magical world of Luminara with Jeff Orlowski's The Girl Without an Imagination. All the children in the world of Luminara are born with their Phanta -- radiant beings that dance above their heads, illustrating their imaginations. But...

The Charabanc of Death by Brian Kavanagh is a murder mystery drama that follows Belinda Lawrence and Hazel Whitby as they embark on a trip to France. This journey allows Belinda to reminisce about a teenage backpacking adventure she had twelve years prior in the...

Self-service at the checkout is an express way for consumers to leave the store faster. It has revolutionized the process, yet there are still many businesses that haven’t yet adopted it. Adriana Rivas’ How to Implement Self-Service Without Failing is a guidebook for any organization...

A Chicken Coop Chaos Christmas by Nancy Tavares follows Pearl, a no-nonsense hen who runs her chicken coop with strict order, until a boisterous rooster named Wendell moves in and disrupts her peaceful routine. When Wendell drags a giant Christmas tree into the coop, chaos...

It had been three months since Eff, a teenage girl from Earth, had arrived on the alien planet whose name she didn’t even know. She was suffering from partial amnesia and had no memory of her life before then. Eff had been surviving alone on...

Baki Topal’s memoir, Cutting Into the Silence, explores his humble beginning in a small mountain village in Turkey. We get a glimpse at his family dynamics, culture, life experiences, and the events that set him on the path to becoming a surgeon in Belgium. Topal...

Trump in Windsorland: The Crown vs. The Clown by Barry Robbins is a very different type of book. It combines video via a QR code or link together with text. He writes about Trump’s recent visit to Windsor Castle in England, where he was hosted...

In the Shadow of Silence by Rae Dumont examines the complexities of family relationships, mental health, and the lasting effects of loss. The story focuses on Eva, a psychiatrist, mother, and widow, as she deals with the aftermath of her husband Lyman's suicide. Through her...

My Side of the World and Other Tales of Death by Beka Wueste is a haunting collection that examines mortality not as a distant, shadowy figure but as a close and personal companion. This eight-story anthology portrays death in unexpected ways: sometimes gentle, sometimes fierce,...

Light Beneath Ashes by Boaz Anglade depicts the author's challenging childhood and how he grows to find meaning in his life amidst the chaos. Anglade lived with his mother and siblings in a dangerous neighborhood in Carrefour, Haiti, where gangs and political upheaval made life...

It’s a Sign by Max Karplev is his memoir in which he shares life experiences across several years, connecting them to a meaningful set of patterns. Karplev talks about time in Moscow and his wife’s rehabilitation in Siberia, and on to his solo journey to...

The Absence of Reality by E. Hughes is an exploration of our current reality, in which essential truths are obscured. Hughes points out that the first layer of reality is artificial and based on perception, but true reality lies beneath. We are left with what...

Mr. Wiz and The Dragon by Alex Stears tells the story of Mr. Wiz, a wizard who lives in the land of Moo, nestled within Windy Wood. Mr. Wiz is an unconventional and caring wizard. However, he is not particularly skilled, as his spells often...

Why do people leave their homes to work in a foreign country, and what do they find? Eileen Cahill explores this theme in Piñatas for the Year of the Dragon. She shares 12 stories based on her own experiences and interviews with others who crossed...

Woman of Two Worlds by Sarah French is a children's picture book that begins in 1738 with the Cherokee Wolf Clan and the birth of Wild Rose, later called Nanye’hi, who was believed to have a special connection with the spirit world after being guided...

Sweet Eclair and the Birthday Cake Surprise by Allie Compeau captures the spirit of childhood curiosity, creativity, and family love. The story follows Eclair, a sweet and slightly messy young girl, as she embarks on an exciting adventure to bake and decorate a birthday cake...

For Lucas "Luke" Millikan Burnett, life as a freshman at Stone Canyon Prep, an all-boys school in Southern California, was anything but smooth. Apart from dealing with Lance ‘D-Rex’ Drexx, the class bully, he grapples with academic pressure and the loss of his mother. However,...

In That Murder Feeling by Neve Maslakovic, though Rodrick works as a PI in his small town, he isn’t like other detectives. He can see emotions. While most people see emotions as facial expressions, he sees auras blossoming around a person in waves similar to...

In Tanya Westlake's Margarita Malevolence, Kalliope Brooks (Kallie) and her bestie, Tess Russo, are gifted amateur sleuths from Owhiro, Florida. If they play their cards right, they'll eventually become professional PIs through the guidance of their mentor, Reggie Cornwallis. Suddenly, their little coastal town is...