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...

Patrick MacCork’s Secrets in the Fire follows Cindy as she grapples with her mysterious past. Just when she thought she had found some semblance of normality, she found herself forced to face the ghosts of her past, threatening to take away everything she had built...

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,...

Ziva the Great by Cindy J. Vanous is a heartwarming story of friendship and healing. Ziva, a beautiful Maine Coon cat, had a troubled past before she found her forever home at the Freedmans. Although she seemed quiet and calm, whenever she saw a stranger...

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...

The Skunk Who Dared to Swim by Elaine W. Kaufman is a delightful and meaningful children’s picture book that combines adventure with a gentle environmental message. Its main character is Sammi the Skunk, a brave little creature living in a world getting hotter each day....

The Left Handed Blade by Terry C. Dickerson revolves around the trial of Eglon C. Lot, a wealthy businessman accused of running an extensive network of extortion, trafficking, and money laundering. Prosecutor Evelyn Reed presents evidence linking Lot to forced labor, financial manipulation, and exploitation...

Cypress Grace by Jeff Bartrom is a contemporary romance about love, redemption, and healing. The story follows Alex, a war veteran haunted by memories of his time in Iraq. He struggles to find peace after returning home. Plagued by guilt and trauma, he seeks refuge...