Echoes in the Void by Ben Hafer follows Captain Jonathan Reed and the crew of the Perevian on a mission that begins as a routine survey, but shifts once they encounter an energy field near the ruins of the Aetherion. The field reveals structured signals,...

Dancing in the Daylight by Ben Hafer is a perfectly delightful YA coming-of-age story. Noah Harper wants to stay in the shadows, away from the spotlight. He loves 80s pop culture and prefers to spend his time giving his imagination free rein. Riley is his...

Little Green Lies and Other BS by John Mullinder is an insightful look at environmental claims, myths, and misconceptions, especially in forestry, paper, packaging, recycling, and waste management. Drawing on his broad experience in journalism and environmental policy, Mullinder questions popular beliefs and reveals inaccuracies...

Hearts and Bones by Lawrence D. Bub follows Maya over about a decade of her life. It alternates between her college years in the 1980s and her third year of medical school in the 1990s. During her freshman year, she crosses paths with Peter, a...

It is disturbing when the people we entrust with our safety, whether family members or close friends, actively or passively participate in the abuse, or situations that leave us traumatized. This can also be confusing, especially to a child. Apart from not knowing how to...

Captain Jonathan Haraden, also known as “the Salamander”, has endured the deepest heartbreak of his life: losing his wife, Hannah. His grief is a heavy burden he constantly carries, but even so, the world continues to turn. Jon’s grief propels him back to sea with...

Tom Sauer's 2 Weeks in the Desert with Dad was an interesting departure from my usual reading fare. The author had a difficult and strained relationship with his now eighty-four-year-old father. His father had spent his entire life penny-pinching and worrying about money, devoting his...

When East Meets West: An Integrative Guide to Self-Care by Deborah Dolan Hunt is a guide on complementary self-care. Hunt presents this book as a progression that mirrors the structure of Maslow’s model by showing how physical routines, mental practices, and cultural traditions can function...

Money has always been treated like the end goal, but it's not; it is just the tool for building a rich life. Being wealthy can look different for different people. For some, it's having a high income, large savings, investments, or financial freedom, while for...

Tamaren by David Elkins explores human interaction, sensory experiences, and the complex relationship between geometry, mechanics, and the environment. Elkins provides a unique perspective on how individuals and groups engage with their surroundings, creating shapes, patterns, and connections that reflect the complexity of social and...

If you enjoy concept art, this fascinating collection of illustrations in Nuna Anodm by David Elkins is for you. You will see pictures like a trio of men with a structural network of rods attached to their belts, an array of drums on a tablet,...

Imagine for a moment if there were a panel inside our mouths with slots and tubes? What if cords were attached to the face and chest to help connect people? Denewen is a collection of illustrations that sheds light on the different types of physical...

David Elkins brings yet another enthralling collection of illustrations with his book, Marakin. Like his previous installment, Denewen, this collection combines social science with the machinations of the material world. In this book, you will find illustrations of hats and punch cards placed next to...

Salts by La Toya Tanaka introduces salt as matter that begins in an electron transfer and grows into a force that shapes physiology, settlement, authority, belief, and technology. Tanaka shows how a simple bond dissolves into charged particles that move through organs and guide essential...

The Seaside Sleuths and the Bridal Batter Blunder by Joy Michelle Austin follows young Lily, who wants her dad’s engagement cake to turn out right, but a jar of candied orange peel goes missing during a busy week at home and school. To figure out...

Nate Colsen wrote Wills vs. Living Trusts to help readers decide which estate planning tool is best for them and explain how to implement their estate plans. The book begins by explaining the difference between wills and trusts, as well as defining other important terms,...

Experiencing Transcendence by Richard Taite and Dr. Constance Scharff teaches that recovery from addiction and trauma is a process of gradually disengaging from past patterns. They tell us that change occurs when we address the underlying causes, while cultivating awareness of bodily sensations and the...

Gia Bianchi, the daughter of New York Senator Michael Bianchi, had left home, trying to avoid an arranged marriage by her father, when she ended up at a rental unit in Pine View. Responding to a fire alarm at the unit, Sergeant Troy Wilder and...

In One Strength by Eric Glassey follows the author's decades-long pursuit of what he believes is a direct, ongoing instruction from the Divine. The memoir tracks Glassey from adolescence, when he first senses this pull, through a series of decisions aimed at finding the source...

The Chameleon Killer: Alma Rossi Book 1 by Rick Mendes is an interesting mystery that has the feel of a “true crime” story. Alma Rossi is a young female detective in Hillsford, California, who, despite her age and gender, is the most senior of the...