The Distance Between Us by A. C. Burch is an ingenious blend of mystery and humor. The main character is Helena. She is sociable, astute, and knowledgeable about painting. Despite being born male, she identifies as a woman and accepts herself. She also has glamorous...

The Ghost Ring is a fictional work combining paranormal adventure, action, and mystery. The book is intended for young adults and contains some mild death-centric themes as the ghosts take center stage in the story. Penned by Tom Hoffman, this highly engaging drama introduces us...

Soo-A is a beautiful girl whose name means "perfect lotus flower" in Korean. But Soo-A is unhappy with her appearance. She would rather have red curls, like her friend Juliette, instead of her black hair. She dreams of having the sparkling blue eyes of her...

The Boyfriend App by Phenomenal Pen commences with a heartbroken Rapunzel, Kate Lapuz, crying because her former boyfriend, Josh Guerrero, is flaunting his new girlfriend. The narrative backtracks to describe their intense relationship and the incident when Kate stood up for a nerd, challenging Josh’s...

Jill is a retired asset from a covert government agency. After many years of being in the field as one of their best agents, she’s finding it hard to let go of that part of her life but she has to, or there will be...

The Girl from Belgrade by John L. DeBoer is a spy thriller with plenty of twists and turns to hold you captive until the end. Alex Baker was a commander in the Special Investigation of the Air Force but now owns a travel agency selling...

Augusta Delaney, or Gus, was a talented portrait artist who returned from Scotland to New York to meet her twin brother Jules. He was a famous cartoonist with a Pulitzer Prize under his belt. That evening, the twins visited an exhibition of political cartoons where...

Treat yourself to a riveting slice-of-life drama with Paul Steven Stone and Alien Buddha's The Snow That Never Fell. It doesn't take much for Mickey to be happy. He is the nine-year-old son of Paul Peterson, a divorced father of three going through his own...

Tlana has done everything she can to fit in with the Ikayotli, a totalitarian society that rejects and discriminates against her people, the Paghahan. Tlana has changed her name, become a promising student, and ignored insulting remarks from her peers. Her devotion to Yaua, the...

Bob is a very restless bear. He loves living in a town with a beautiful lake view and lots of fir trees. Summer was the best time; that’s when Bob was happiest. But winter months were dark, wet, and dreary and they really got him...

The Golden Book: Golden Retriever Early Reader by Lucy Simon explains why Golden Retrievers are such amazing pets. They love giving and receiving lots of love, are perfect for kids, and love to run and play every day. Their natural, fun-loving, adventurous personalities make them...

E. Jak Neumann's satirical book The Chronicle of Aladdin explores politics, society, and culture in Romania and Europe through the lens of the author's own experiences and observations. Neumann discusses issues such as political manipulation, social conventions, historical movements, and the COVID-19 pandemic's effects on...

As a neurodivergent kid and an easy target for vicious bullies, CeeCee has never had a peaceful day in school. Her frequent lapses of focus and slipping grades concern her teachers and the counselor. Although Trudy has always been a calming presence, a sudden fallout...

The Terror Below is a supernatural horror and thriller novel by Douglas Pike. When the wreck of a World War II-era German U-boat is found off the coast of Boston, a group of divers ventures into the Atlantic to investigate, leading to the deaths of...

The Birth of Vengeance by P.A. Ross is about a young adult protagonist, Jonathan, who has a miserable life. He would do anything to change things. At school, Jonathan suffers and is traumatized by ignorant and ruthless bullies. No authoritative figure steps in to assist...

Duna Damaris is the deadliest female warrior in the Tyrossianarmy. When the famed General Cathal visit’s her camp, Duna is quickly invited to spar against the formidable warrior. When the general’s betrothed, Princess Leila, is kidnapped, he includes Duna and Petra in his chosen group...

The Land of No Rules is a brilliant children's book. Cerita D Bethea invites children around the world to the Land of No Rules, where every day is Saturday. No kid in this wonderful, magical land has to worry about anything. There are no adults...

How does the paradigm, which is the operating mechanism of the self, work? The self is a central concept in psychology, while the brain is part of the organism and could be constructed through biology and chemistry. According to the Maori of New Zealand or...

It’s awful to be alone during the holidays. It’s especially awful when your relationship ended just a few weeks before Christmas. Aside from the loneliness, you have to deal with the pitying remarks from your friends and relatives at holiday events. And that’s what makes...

The End of Interludes by Katherine Turner is the story of a hard-working woman who realizes there is more to life than just existing. Nina grew up in near poverty, and that gave her the incentive to work harder than most people. She left all...