The Reset Self is an atypical self-help book by Seravyna Böhm. I use the word "atypical" because, unlike most self-help books, The Reset Self does not want you to learn more, improve more, or be more; instead, it wants you to see beyond what you...

In Yahweh, That’s Who! by Yahnisa Leah Baht Israel, the wonders of the world are explored. This children’s picture book invites young readers to pause and question who made the various items we find in nature, including the sun, moon, flowers, and all the little...

Merry-Go-Round Broke Down by David Woo and Margalit Shinar is a fascinating collection of nine short stories that share a tenuous yet recognizable link in the exploration of greed and links brought about by globalization and the freeing up of the world economy that allows...

Some of us find it very difficult to stand up in front of others and speak. Livy Lou has that problem; she’s very quiet and shy. In Sally Lou Loveman’s Livy Lou Lovely Loves to Speak, Livy Lou finds her voice and her courage, and...

Perched on Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, is a clandestine military base and a school where the National Security Agency keeps its unmatched Artificial Intelligence and Sophitria, a mysterious alien girl captured after seizing InfinET, Sophitria’s alien mother. Soren, frustrated with his progress in sourcing information...

Queen Bea by Scott Evan Davis is a comical and educational picture book for children. One day, a bee called Bea wakes up to find herself surrounded by hundreds of other bees. She’s confused as they all shout, “It’s the new queen!” She couldn’t believe...

Dragons of Janaidar and Elijah is book one in author Robert Dean Holland’s science fiction fantasy Stolen Man series. Set on planet Janaidar, Adept Alahna breaks sacred law after confirming a coastal, intergalactic slaving operation that the Huan Long Shui Sisteren governing council refuses to...

In his self-help book Deleting Anxiety: Why Your Anxiety Is Lying to You and How to Push Back by Brian J. Fernandez, LMFT, anxiety is described as a survival alarm, misapplied in settings where it is wholly unnecessary. Fernandez explains how the brain converts the...

Riddles, Rogues & Murder by Christa Nardi continues the Stacie Maroni Mystery series with a case that begins unexpectedly on a routine outing and quickly pulls the protagonist into another complex investigation. When Stacie and her friends discover a woman’s body in a strip mall...

Glassborn by KN Tristan takes place on Mars inside a sealed human colony where an automated system called Valence manages life-critical decisions by statistical optimization. In 2179, medical apprentice Quinta Voss continues clinical work after her father, Hadrian Voss, dies during a containment event officially...

When Consul Barsal Casolaba is found impaled on the Red House spire in Kota Gelangi, Archangel Gavriel Morningstar is sent to investigate a killing that threatens the balance between witches and angels. His inquiry intersects with Cathrynne Rowan, drawn into the hunt after a miner...

Our lives tend to reflect the result of the challenges we've faced and the choices we make. In this thought-provoking read, author Matthew West-James recalls lessons he learned over the years and shares some of the wisdom and insight he gained from these moments. A...

In the book In Jake's Shoes by Andrew C. Phillips, when Jake Gatlin is killed while serving overseas, his family gathers at their home in Oakton, North Carolina, as winter rain falls and Christmas approaches. During the hours following the funeral, his father, Marshall, slips...

Splendor: An Anthology of Love in All Its Forms by the Writing Heights Writers Association is a collection—72 pieces in total—that really pushes back against the clichéd "happily ever after" trope. It is a collection of short stories, essays, and poetry that shows love in...

Dead Run by Michael Kent follows Montreal police lieutenant Robert Beaudry as he looks into the murder of Pavela Diankha. She was a strong, athletic woman found dead on a hiking trail on Mount Royal. At first, it seemed like a straightforward case, but things...

Self-Liberation of Parson Sykes by David J. Mason is a historical novella that traces one young man’s path from enslavement in Southampton County, Virginia, to the uncertain promise of freedom during the Civil War’s final years. Parson Sykes begins as a skilled laborer on Jacob...

From the Shallow End to the Deep End: Ninety-Five Sonnets by AJ Streator is a collection that explores the complexities of human experiences, relationships, and emotions. The book is divided into three sections: The Shallow End, Middle of the Pool, and The Deep End, each...

Mommy Goes to the Hospital by Natalie Burns was inspired by the author’s personal experience. She had to leave her young children for an overnight hospital stay where she underwent an operation. The anticipation of such an event can be a frightening situation for children....

When Lieutenant Colonel William W. Harris, a World War II veteran, is assigned to the 65th Infantry Regiment in Puerto Rico in 1949 as commander, he sees it as a demotion and the end of his promising military career. Composed almost entirely of Puerto Rican...

Michael LeBlanc's What If Anger Is the Answer? A Harvard Marine's Guide to Shaping Aggression is an intense look at how we view aggression. He basically argues that instead of just suppressing anger, we should be using it as a tool for a stronger...