Love is the central theme of Angel I. Hawkins' first poetry collection, Velvet. This book is divided into three sections with free verse poems in which the author reveals her innermost thoughts and feelings. The poems draw inspiration from objects (a telephone, fabric, lipstick), places...

Survive the Day by E. A. Coe is a fast-paced, thoroughly engaging thriller that chronicles the efforts of Federal Agents Douglas Hill and Marina Butnari to take down the vast human trafficking empire ruled by the heinous and incredibly powerful Mo Ren. Agents Hill and...

Best Dinosaur Ever by Lori Rotter is an inviting read for all children and especially for those who love dinosaurs. It is the story of Milo, who is a wonderful character. He is a young man with a love of all things dinosaurs and who...

I applaud Marie Carasco for writing a well-researched, practical, and important book in Organizational Culture: A Guide to Inclusive Transformation. The emphasis is truly on the second part of the title, inclusive transformation that will develop organizational culture including change strategies. The author has provided...

The Realm of Gods is penned by author Glen Dahlgren in the epic fantasy, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres, and is the third novel of The Chronicles of Chaos series. The work is intended for young adult readers. This immersive tale takes readers to a...

Lethal Melodies is a work of fiction in the intrigue, mystery, and magical realism genres. Penned by author Abdulilah Hamadi, the audiobook version is narrated by Claire Glover. This engaging read takes listeners on a journey through the mysterious and boundary-blurring world of David Lipton,...

Choo! Choo! Choo! The Train at the Zoo, written by Kathleen Welton and with beautiful illustrations by Tamara Joubert, invites young readers on a whimsical journey on a train ride through the zoo, seeing the different animals. The lions roar, the gorillas swing from the...

The Magic Sea Turtle is a children's picture book by Kathleen Welton. High above the clouds lies a magical kingdom where a young girl named Myrtle wants to become a queen. One day, while picking up apples in the orchard, an unexpected wind blows Myrtle...

Jane McLaren is happy to live a simple life in Desert Pines, Oregon. She lives with her grandfather and works as a barista, spending her days in direct contrast to the life she left behind in the big city. It’s too bad that life can’t...

Messerschmitt: History, with a Twist of Fiction by L. K. Tompkins is a fabulous spy thriller. The story unfolds in 1995. We meet Jack Kirkpatrick, a covert intelligence agent, as he sets off on a new covert and sensitive mission that requires a delicate approach....

In Pigs Have Wings, a children's book by Kathleen Welton, Miz Peg is a small pig with large feet that stick to the ground. She dreams of flying through the air and performing fantastic tricks, but she always falls when she attempts this. She believes...

And She Was Never the Same Again: A Multigenerational Memoir is a work of non-fiction in the grief, self-help, and memoir subgenres. Penned by author Natasha Pryde Trujillo, Ph.D., this intriguing work delves into the profound impacts of loss across generations, cultures, and identities. Through...

The Long Goodbye is a work of non-fiction penned by author Shannon Hayes in the self-help, emotive writing, and grief and hardship genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. In this unique and heartfelt work, the author provides an intimate account...

One of the best “owner’s manuals” I’ve ever read on developing a positive culture in your business organization is Eric D. Stone’s Jumpstart Your Workplace Culture: A Road Map For Igniting High Performance. The importance of ownership by leaders and team members is an important...

To Outwit the Fate is a psychological thriller by K.E. Adamus. Matt is a young man plagued by bad luck. After failing his psychology exams, Matt gets thrown out of college trying to disgrace his professor, who is cheating on his wife with his mistress....

Shuttler's Flick by Pullela Gopichand and Priya Kumar takes us through Pullela's epic badminton career, providing readers with profound life lessons and inspiring anecdotes. It's a story about the first Indian player in 20 years to make it to the men's singles finals at the...

Celiac Mom is a must-read memoir. In it, Ann Campanella talks about her little daughter, Sydney, who suffered health issues such as frequent stomachaches after eating, bloating, constipation, trouble sleeping, and delayed growth. Ann tried to understand what was wrong with her daughter's health, but...

"When you do something, things are so that you would not have done them any other way." And more importantly, when you do something, it often cannot be undone. That's life; a series of choices. The Girl From Jersey City by Zan A. Austin is...

Seen by C.M. Harris follows best friends Elisha and Ariana through a day of bike riding adventure in Feather Town. As they visit the local bakery, flower shop, and ice cream shop in town, Ariana consistently goes unnoticed by the various proprietors as the more...

Amazing amounts of research and business lessons are included in Sally Percy’s The Disruptors: How 15 Successful Businesses Defied the Norm. The businesses are disruptors in a wide variety of industries, including Airbnb, Crocs, Hello Fresh, Tesla, TikTok, OnlyFans, OpenAI, and Spotify. Each chapter includes...