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...

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...

Georgia’s Day Out: A Dog's Day in Historic Jonesborough is an intriguingly different story. Written by Jeff Ward and beautifully illustrated by Ben Marchál in a clear “cartoon” style, it is based firmly in reality. Teenagers do become so involved in their own lives that...

Onion Boy and the Backyard Bully is a children's picture storybook written and illustrated by Daymel J Garcia. The story follows Onion Boy, a young, energetic, and curious rebel who loves running around in people's backyards. One day, while exploring a pile of metals and...

Never, Never, Hardly Ever by Kelly McKenzie welcomes us to Frankie Robinson's Oriental Gallery or FROG. The owner, Frankie, or Francine, always has a cup of tea to share, especially on a rainy Vancouver day. In this fascinating store, antique Asian rarities wait for their...

Even though it is clear from her paintings that Angelica Kauffman has talent, other painters reject her because she is a woman who dared to break into a field thought to be the sole domain of men. Angelica swears she will never get married so...

One Random Act of Violence by Karen Black is a crime thriller that begins with a solo robbery at a small-town farmer's market. Adam, the robber, was initially driven by theft intentions, but he suddenly recognized Darla, his former partner, whom he blames for his...

Exiles is a gripping dystopian thriller by Miles Watson. The story follows Marguerite Bain, a smuggler and captain of the Sea Dragon, who gets an unusual assignment to provide supplies to an exile living on the remote island of Beausejour. But Marguerite doesn't adhere to...

Emese C. Parker's aim in writing To Carry Wonder is so that women can have open conversations with their obstetricians, make more informed choices, and have a better understanding of their conditions to be more proactive in their care. This comprehensive guide documents Parker's feelings...

Sheli: A Shepherd and His Sheep is an enlightening children’s storybook written by Deanna Danielle with illustrations by Rosanne Kaloustian. Sheli, one of the shepherd’s closest sheep, is used to being at the front of the flock with him. She is surprised and sad when...

Maximillian Fontana is a billionaire businessman and suspected underworld kingpin. Sebastian "Bash" Bartoli rejects any attempt to have him write Fontana's biography, unwilling to become entangled in any possible illicit activities. Despite Sebastian's refusal, Fontana is adamant that he fulfill this strange request, so Sebastian...

"That's why they call it the fog of war. You don't even know what you don't know or how you might feel when you find out." The same applies to life in general. War And Sex by Morty Shallman is a raunchy and cunning tale...

Dell's Demons: A Southwestern Desert Thriller is the fifth novel in the Red Mist Girl series by ML Biddison. Deputy Dell was no stranger to guns and bad men, but nothing could have prepared her for what happened next. Her friend Pan was locked up...

Linda Joy Myers' The Forger of Marseille is set in WWII, as Europe falls into the terrifying grip of Hitler and Nazi Germany. The story is inspired by the historical figure of Varian Fry, an American journalist who helped countless refugees escape from France. Sarah...

If you enjoy conspiracy thrillers, Lee Fishman's Raw Deal is just the book for you. After the untimely death of her brother, Joe, at a military base in Saudi Arabia, Sandi Brennan, who is in her second year at Temple Law, accepts an offer for...

Nocturne in Ashes by Joslyn Chase is the first book in the Riley Forte Suspense Thriller series. Concert Pianist Riley Forte is trapped in her community by the violent eruption of Mt. Rainier. She’s still struggling to come to terms with the deaths of her...

Lynda, a white university student, and JT, a black athlete from the inner city, share a deep connection from the moment they first meet. Despite the distance between their schools, they continue to express their longing for each other through letters and poems. Their chemistry...

Cringeworthy: A Romance Goes Rogue is penned by author Irene Woodbury in the humor, romance, and interpersonal drama genres. Crescent Weevil's world shatters when she learns that her longtime boyfriend plans to propose to his secret showgirl mistress in Las Vegas. Faced with betrayal, Crescent's...

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...

After a tough six weeks of rescuing victims of an earthquake in Northern Turkey, Victoria Talmadge, a first responder, and her cadaver dog Jasper headed to the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway for a much-needed vacation. However, while they are hiking around the Grand Mesa, Jasper...