Lynn Byk’s The Fearless Moral Inventory of Elsie Finch is a stirring and evocative memoir that takes readers through the life and times of various meticulously crafted characters in a small Arkansas town during the Great Depression and beyond. After her father's death, Elsie Finch...

Lucas Mack's life is upended when he loses Addy. He seems to drift without an anchor, yet he is determined to start anew. So, he decides to test the Maelstrom. The maelstrom appears as a swirling circle of water for only three days each year,...

When the Flowers Turn Blue is a work of fiction in the slice-of-life, interpersonal drama, and psychological fiction genres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to some sexual content and moderate use of adult language. Penned by author Simon Kippax, this gripping tale...

Penny Goetjen's Deadly Ripples is a mystery with multiple layers that seem to shift like the tides against the historic shores of Charleston, where the novel is set. Kathryn Moore inherits her uncle Gray Moore’s historic home, The Pink Lady, after his untimely death. She...

Time – is it past, present, or future? Or, is it a blending of all three and yet more? Time is eternal, “an endless march, a relentless force.” Vikas Parihar’s A Love Letter to Time is a philosophical journey through time and in time, a...

Uplift is a work of fiction in the mythical adventure, animals, and action genres. Penned by author Jessica Mann, this charming story tells the story of Columbina, a young Clark’s Nutcracker with a sharp intellect and deep curiosity. Raised in a high mountain wilderness, she...

The Beautiful Memories by Vikas Parihar is a poignant collection of poetry that captures the essence of cherished moments that weave the fabric of life. It celebrates family gatherings, sharing stories, going on picnics, the thrill of adventures with friends, and the tender connections formed...

Fallen Messiah is a paranormal novel by S.G. Hardt that tells the tale of a young woman named Sierra. She encounters a vampire coven whilst breaking into a mansion with her boyfriend in a rash attempt to find the money she needs to solve all...

I have always wanted to visit Scotland. I can now say I have had the best visit there without leaving home. Scotland: The Storyteller's Photo Guide by Joana Kruse is the best photo travel book I have ever had the privilege to read. Is this...

Nightflower of Comanche Mound by Katlyn Bates is a coming-of-age story with a distinctly different flavor. Charley Kensey is sixteen and, with her father no longer part of the family, is vainly searching for familial connection and her place in the world. She invites herself...

Hey! I’m Not a Book! I’m Really… a MONSTER! by Captain HappyLife begins in a way that goes perfectly with the title. The narrator claims that it might look like an ordinary book, but it is, in reality, a monster. The monster wants the reader...

The Attendant is a psychological/crime thriller by Tony Powers. Richard Alleroy, a hedge fund manager at a prestigious investment firm, sees his life slowly unraveling when his partners discover he's been stealing from the company. Set to lose everything, Alleroy comes up with a desperate...

It can be difficult for children to comprehend the loss of a loved one at a young age. Where's Grandma? by Tracey Smith is a children's picture book that follows a young girl's journey navigating the death of her beloved grandmother. Jordyn misses her grandma....

Watching Sarah Rise by Jennifer Celeste Briggs is a heartfelt and inspiring memoir that chronicles her journey as the mother of a daughter with autism, and the transformative power of love, patience, and the Son-Rise Program®. The book begins with Sarah's early struggles—delays in developmental...

The Elements of Beauty by Vikas Parihar is a resonant collection that explores nature, existence, love, and self-reflection through a thoughtful fusion of free verse, lyrical, and philosophical styles. Parihar’s poetry encapsulates life’s delicate and grand moments, bridging personal introspection with universal musings. With vivid...

Isla is thrilled to be staying at her grandma’s lake house in the woods. There’s lots to observe and natural adventures to enjoy. In Sherry Krehbiel’s First Comes a Butterfly, Grandma and Isla, two nature lovers, observe a Monarch butterfly laying an egg on the...

The Voice of the Wooden Dragon by Christie Waldman is a children's fantasy where a human boy, Peter Porter, is caught in the conflict between rebels and the ruling dragon monarchy. Peter is accused of conspiring with Meredith, a rebellious dragon leader, and is imprisoned...

The memoir, Barely Visible: Mothering a Son Through His Misunderstood Autism, follows author Kathleen Somers' path as a mother raising her son, Jack, who has Asperger syndrome. Somers shares the impact of the loss of her first child, Angela, and the subsequent birth of Jack,...

Charles Weindorf’s Comets of Omen: The Presser Arc masterfully combines gripping science fiction with thought-provoking explorations of power, morality, and survival. Set in a sprawling intergalactic empire, the novel introduces a world where corporate ambition and alien mysticism intersect. With its captivating narrative and multidimensional...

Children of Madness by Jarrett Brandon Early presents a haunting and innovative epic fantasy that defies traditional genre boundaries. Set in the toxic, forgotten town known as the Stenches, the novel follows the Sour Flower Gang on a dangerous quest to locate the mythical Snail-Gods...