The Reluctant Pioneer by Julie McDonald Zander takes readers on an emotional journey set in the 1800s as we follow in the footsteps of the thousands of travelers who dared to brave the treacherous trek along the Oregon Trail. Based on a true story, Zander...

Back to Bainbridge by Norah Lally begins with fourteen-year-old Vicki's family being forced out of their house as their mother struggles to find a new job. It was time for them to relocate and begin anew. Vicki was concerned about her mother, who couldn't seem...

The gripping tale of Opal Slepecki, who needed her friends' help to end her life, unfolds in Kristen Wasyliszyn's Why is My Bra Still On? Over many years, Opal and her friends shared numerous secrets and spent much time together. When Opal was diagnosed with...

Martha's Notebook by C. Fulster follows Martha as her sister Ava and their parents are forced to flee from their home after violent, zombie-like, microchipped creatures known as "Chippers" begin hunting in their neighborhood. The family narrowly escapes and travels to an abandoned hotel, where...

How people deal with emotional trauma can vary. Following traumatic experiences, people may feel unable to function properly, and, most of the time, are unable to process challenges that lie ahead. The good news is that there are effective ways to cope with the stressful...

The Rocket, written and illustrated by Daryl Horton, is a charming and modern take on Peter Newell’s classic The Rocket Book. It captures the joy and chaos that ensue when a young boy ignites a hidden rocket in his apartment building. Horton brings fresh energy...

Tempest's Secret: Brave Kids Never Give Up by Ariane Chapelle is a wonderful children's book about a brave girl and a kitten. Tempest is an eleven-year-old girl who tries to convince her mother to get a pet. She and her little brother would love a...

Working on a Project Called Life by Lisa Pratt-Sanchez is a transformative guide designed to help readers discover their purpose through a unique blend of project management principles and spiritual insights. The author introduces the L.I.F.E. framework—Lead, Invest, Focus, Execute—which empowers readers to embrace their...

Santa Overboard is a slice-of-life holiday romance by Carolyn McBride. Katie Young, a fifty-one-year-old mother, is slowly getting her life back on track in the small town of Occoquan after separating from her ex-husband, James. Furthermore, she recently lost her mother to COVID-19 and now...

Soap Opera Digest by Stacy Thowe is the story of a woman whose past has cocooned her into believing that her best days were in the past and how that has affected her present life and relationships. Twenty-five years ago, Julia Melrose experienced the kind...

In The Secrets of Shadywoods by Jill Hovis, Maggie and Julie plan to go to an art camp together, but Maggie is in for a rude disappointment. Maggie’s mom unexpectedly announces an immediate move to a campground in Georgia. Maggie’s fate is to be stuck...

For Our Friends the Animals by Robert Echols is a thought-provoking read that emphasizes the reverence for all life. The author draws from the biblical teachings of Jesus Christ and the philosophy of reverence for life by Albert Schweitzer. The book aims to inspire readers...

Planet Positive: A Journal for the Eco-Optimist by Lola Fernandez is a journal that discusses various healthy practices that can help to improve our environment and our personal choices and also suggests eco-friendly solutions to protect our planet. It touches on topics like setting goals,...

Karma Cats Kitten Adventure is an animal picture book by Kathleen Kastner. Olivia Sue and Alijah Blue thought their mom had abandoned them and were struggling to survive on the streets. Scared of everyone and everything, they kept to themselves but couldn’t find enough food...

The Innovative Guide to Fashion and Beauty by Murielle Gagne talks about fashion through the angles and experiences of various people. Each person has their own fashion footprint, and people create their style based on their personality and what makes them feel good and beautiful....

Alexander Hamilton's Wish for Battlefield Glory by C. Behrens follows his relentless pursuit of glory, beginning with his childhood desire to prove himself through war. Raised in obscurity on St. Croix, Hamilton seizes an opportunity to study in the American colonies after writing a powerful...

A Bug-lightful Discovery by Karen B. Shea is about a girl who likes killing bugs for fun. Standing on Ms. Z’s porch one sunny day, Emelia and her sisters spot an unusual beetle. While Ellery and Jacqueline stare in curious awe, Emelia is ready to...

A.R. Alexander brings us an engaging blend of mythology and fairy tales in Vibrations: Children of Atlantis. Nada has a rare gift. She can see the vibrations of everything around her. Bright waves of energy have always been bouncing around her. She has kept her...

In A Gorgeous Messy Life: Snapshots of Gratitude from a Global Yogi, Anna Folmer, a well-traveled, certified yoga instructor for over twenty-five years, relates stories about her family and life as it pertains to yoga. Folmer shares recipes and narrates her life experience with challenges...

Imber by Deborah Mistina is a thrilling science fiction novel that takes readers on a journey to the future where Earth has been rendered unstable. Earth is not what it used to be. Climate change, pollution, and too many wars have destroyed the planet. While...