Children absolutely love surprises, and a certain young pig is no exception. Welcome Baby Wigglet! by A.M. Berkowitz begins with young Gigglet playing in her backyard. Then her parents come outside and tell her that they have a big surprise for her. At first, she...

Paintings: Love by Joe Trabocco is a moving exploration of the many forms love takes throughout a lifetime. Through a series of interconnected stories, Trabocco captures the quiet, often unspoken moments that define relationships, those fleeting instances of connection, longing, and endurance that linger long...

Boy Patriot by Thomasina Tissue is an engaging middle-grade historical fiction novel that combines adventure, mystery, and heartfelt emotion. Set in the charming town of Setauket, Long Island, the story follows Tanya, a sixth-grader assigned to research a local Revolutionary War patriot for her school...

I Have Feelings, Too: Understanding Dog Communication by Anissa Svoboda is an engaging and educational book that introduces children to the fascinating world of canine body language. Through the perspective of Kaja, a Springer Spaniel/Lab mix, readers are guided on a neighborhood walk to meet...

When Dreams Float is the first book in the Black Love Series by Dorothy Elizabeth Love. When Dr. Winston Knight, a Texas-based medical practitioner, attends a medical conference in Papeete, Tahiti, he meets Melanie McDae, an adventurous travel blogger and writer. From the moment Winston...

In The Time-Jinx Twins by Carol Fisher Saller, twins Kat and Ellie have accidentally stumbled their way into 1970 using a machine their mother has invented. The only problem is that they don’t know how to get back. They figure out a way to meet...

In Erik Meys: The Bracelets of Fury by Yevgeny Murenets, Erik Meys, a London-based archaeologist, finds his life upended when he acquires mysterious ancient scrolls and a book bearing a cryptic symbol. With the help of friends Jake and Valeria, he unravels clues leading to...

White Jasmines by Hasti Saadi can only be described as an intimate dialogue with God. The book follows a woman in midlife, experiencing emptiness and a lack of love. She sets out on a spiritual odyssey to uncover the meaning of love, discover her purpose,...

Sun Catchers by Daniel Georgiev tells the story of a frozen planet where people survive in underground layers because the snow above never stops falling. Sol is part of a small team that collects rare sunlight with a wrist device to keep their home powered....

Escape to the Maroons by Mike Weedall is a historical novel that reveals the untold stories of fugitive slaves seeking freedom in the harsh terrain of the Great Dismal Swamp in 1791. Weedall skillfully combines thorough research with vivid storytelling to portray the struggles, bravery,...

The Mori family’s book, Tiny Backyard Discoveries: Explore Nature, is part of a series of encyclopedias. It’s a lovely read for the curious-minded nature lover, and is packed with stunning pictures personally captured by the family. Each page is full of information about the smallest...

Phoenix (Intertwined Souls Series Book 9) by Mary Dee is a historical romance that explores the difficulties of living a life outside of accepted societal norms. Eva and Zoe Lambros live a life of privilege and extreme luxury due to their business empire, as well...

Alicia Katz Pollock’s QuickBooks Online Bootcamp is a friendly, detailed guide for small business owners, bookkeepers, and anyone eager to manage their finances with confidence. The book takes readers through the entire QuickBooks Online system—from the basics of setting up a company and creating customer...

In Space Ranger Fred and the Great Galactic Bake Off by Matt Newnham, Space Ranger Fred and his partner Zando Centauri arrive on the purple-and-yellow planet to assist Emperor Gandori in preparing for the Great Galactic Bake-Off. With the help of Togz, their alien assistant,...

Letters to Evelyn by John Selman is a prolific odyssey of love and redemption, a tale that takes readers on a journey through the author’s life — both illuminating and unsettling at times. The memoir is written for Evelyn Tuskegee, and the author invites readers...

Bridges of Words: Haikus Uniting Cultures from 57 Countries of the World by Esperanza Pretila is a poetic masterpiece that captures the essence of humanity through the delicate art of haiku. This collection takes readers on a journey around the world, offering glimpses into the...

Haunted by a Broken Oath is the first book in Dee Armstrong’s new Haunted series. JD Wolfe, a talented private investigator, is pulled into a tough case when the body of a decorated military hero is found hanging. When two young boys go missing, she’s...

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...

The Other Lotus Girl by Daniel A. Riddle is about an Asian girl who was trafficked to pay off her parents’ debt. Vân and her sister were promised jobs at a nail salon, but instead were forced into sexual exploitation. For nearly two years, Vân...

Garbage Squirrel by Megan Deliberto tells the story of Gary, a lonely squirrel living in a zoo with no home and very little food. Gary sleeps in garbage cans, takes what he needs to survive, and scratches the other animals; he is seen as a...