In Thrown to the Wind: A Country for Castoffs by Amanda M. Cetas, many in the population of La Rochelle are Huguenots. The previous king had allowed them to be, but the current king wants everyone to conform to the Catholic religion and sends his...

Has your child ever felt rejected or overlooked? Matt Leicester comes to the rescue with this children’s picture book, Kona Finds a Family. This sweet little story deals with the reality of rejection and teaches children that they are special just the way they are....

In A Home in the Wilderness by Amanda M. Cetas, it was early summer in 1663. Etienne was annoyed when he woke up from a fitful night of disturbing repeated nightmares. After being a little unpleasant to his siblings, he left the house to check...

Etienne Gayneau, Alsoomse, and Abraham are back in At the Mercy of the Sea by Amanda M. Cetas. It is September of 1963, and things appeared to calm down in the lives of these three, at least for a while. Past debts of Etienne’s father...

Frustrated Witness! Jeffrey Dahmer, the Man Who Killed Adam Walsh by Willis Morgan is a true crime book that revolves around Adam Walsh's abduction from Hollywood Mall and murder in 1981 at the age of six, which led to a nearly three-decade-long investigation. Morgan asserts...

Life is never what it seems. For young Bethan, it’s filled with uncertainty. Her father works with the pit ponies in the Welsh coal mines. When a pony is injured, he brings it home for Bethan to nurse back to health. It is during one...

Alphakazoo by Edgar Garcia and Darya Shch is an amazing children’s picture book. The animals come to life wonderfully, teaching kids new words and introducing the very best forms of alliteration. From Ava the alligator trying to stay away from angry aliens and Freddy the...

Beautiful Collision is a work of fiction in the romance, fantasy, and interpersonal drama genres. Penned by author Liv Connelly, this is a captivating tale of love, mystery, and supernatural forces intertwining. Protagonist Helena Antos discovers a newfound strength and attraction to her enigmatic boss,...

A fairytale retelling meets The Parent Trap! The Spindle Trap by Beka Gremikova is a young adult adaptation of Sleeping Beauty. Theryn’s parents are getting divorced, but she has devised a plan to keep them together. The faery curse is upon her on her sixteenth...

Charlotte’s Quest by Mónica Vidalón teaches children the answer to one of the most important quests they will ever undertake. What could this vital quest be? After hearing her parents discussing their happiness, Charlotte goes on a quest to discover what brings happiness and where...

The Celesterra continent held six kingdoms (Dawn, Dusk, Night, Day, Sunrise, and Sunset) ruled by the Fae. They took humans as property and placed them in households to serve as eternal slaves once they reached the age of twenty-one. The stunning Asteria was one such...

Are you satisfied with your life? Do you feel you want something different? Breaking a well-established routine is never easy. But whether we wish it or not, sometimes, change is inevitable. It is up to us how we navigate change and use it to further...

A well-seasoned adage playfully proclaims that men are born with two heads and only enough blood to run one at a time. Never has that been more true than in the case of Tucker Blue, the indefatigably single-minded and unwittingly charming anti-hero of Jack Dancer’s...

The Storm Awakened is a work of fiction in the fantasy, mythology, and adventure genres, and is the opening novel of the Chronicles of Storm series. Penned by author N.M. Thorn, the novel introduces Declan Storm, who seeks peace after a stint in prison, only...

Intrigue, adventure, and magic await readers in The Secrets Of Shadowcrest, an enthralling novel by Lance McColgan set in the Middle Ages. William Steele, a loyal subject of the king of England, is entrusted with a vital mission to travel to a land hidden by...

If people no longer believe in magic, will magic and magical creatures cease to exist? And, if so, what will happen to the memories of a magical time, the legend of a wizard named Merlin and his prodigy, King Arthur? Not to mention the famous...

The Day the Clouds Went Away by Richard Rieman is a delightful children’s fairy tale that enchants young readers with its whimsical characters and magical storyline. The story follows Princess Claudia, who eagerly anticipates celebrating her eighth birthday under a clear, sunny sky. However, when...

Despite the sad state of affairs in America and the world at large, laughter and happiness are possible, as shown in Laugh Out Loud by Jack Daly. There are numerous benefits to laughter, which cleanses the mind and invigorates the body. Laughter acts as a...

The Taste of Datura by Lorenzo Petruzziello is about the mystery surrounding a bracelet. The bracelet Nick Terenzi purchased at an antique store in Rome came in a tin box with engravings of flowers, plants, and animals. Though he could not find any information about...

Twins Mac & Madi's Big Sister is a children's picture book in a series by Linda Herron. Molly's twin sisters, Mac and Madi, seem to get everyone's admiration while Molly fades into the background. She notices their unique bond and the way strangers are drawn...