Everything that happens in Justin Kurian’s The Canticle of Ibiza does so in an ever-present miasma of the mystical. Set, as the title suggests, on the enchanting isle of Ibiza in the late 1980s, this fascinating novel focuses on John, a recently divorced and recently...

The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island: Sibby's Secret is penned by author Linda Maria Frank in the historical, adventure, and action genres for young independent readers. The plot sees Lily, Frank, Leon, Ryan, and Amelia embroiled in a thrilling adventure as they investigate the disappearance...

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...

There’s an Elephant in the Bathroom by Effie Davis, with lively illustrations by Monika Marzec, is a delightful adventure that combines curiosity, fun facts, and whimsical illustrations. The story begins with Emmett and his loyal dog Addie hearing a mysterious noise coming from the bathroom....

Life wasn’t easy for young Beatrice. An orphan living with and caring for an aging aunt, she has her sights set on a young man, Isaac, who lives nearby. In Edwina Kiernan’s The Lamp, Beatrice and Isaac try to cement their love in the Victorian...

Zodak: The Last Shielder by Max Moyer is an epic fantasy audiobook and the first in the Tempest Rising series. The story follows Zodak, a mistreated orphan in the village of Laan, whose life changes when a water sprite reveals a great destiny. After his...

The Tan Yards by Robert E. Kearns is a captivating story set in 1980s Dublin, focusing on a group of teenagers, a part of the community who meet up for their annual Halloween bonfire at a spot called the Tan Yards. They usually gather at...

The Worlds of Origin by Becheru D. Dan is a sweeping science fiction epic spanning over nine hundred thousand years. The story chronicles the rise and fall of the Galactic Empire, beginning with the mysterious creation of the Origin Worlds and culminating in the cataclysmic...

Joie Lesin's The Passenger is a captivating tale set in the 1940s. The protagonist is Elizabeth Reilly, a young widow who can communicate with the dead. She meets a kindly senior man, Paolo Clemente, and witnesses his death. His ghost desperately needs Elizabeth's help to...

The Assays of Ata by K.I.S. is an epic fantasy novel that follows Ata, a complex hero burdened with the roles of spy, liar, and traitor as she navigates a world of royal intrigue, violent invasions, and precarious alliances. Set in the tumultuous continent of...

In Wishing on Rainbows, Laura Silveira takes readers on an emotionally raw and transformative journey through grief, loss, and unexpected renewal. This memoir is not just a story of surviving the unimaginable pain of losing a child; it's a testament to the indomitable resilience of...

Desert Brave by Gin Coleman is a women’s fiction novel that follows Kira Fontaine, who arrives in Arabia with a single mission: to find a legendary lost river. Her plans take a dramatic turn when her plane crashes, leaving her stranded in the vast desert....

Korea Reunited: A Family’s Lifelong Dream by Irene Kim presents a poignant recollection of how the turbulent past of Korea tore families apart, including that of the author’s father. Kim Chi-Jeon, Irene’s father and the central figure of the book, reveals through rounds of interviews...

Blue Miracle by Blair Harton tells a moving story of love, loss, and unexpected second chances against the picturesque backdrop of Monterey, California. This young adult romance follows the journey of Natalie and Grayson, whose intense summer romance ends in heartbreak, only to reignite years...

Elizabeth St.John brings us brilliant historical fiction in The King’s Intelligencer. Set in London in the year 1674, Franny Apsley is the favorite of Lady Mary Stuart, the future Queen of England. When bones are found by the stairs in the Tower of London, Franny’s...

The Furious Others by Dr. Ashley Baker is a groundbreaking horror novel that boldly reimagines the true crime genre by shifting focus from the perpetrator to the victims of serial killer Jason LeDown. Rather than dwelling on the killer's dark motivations, the novel gives voice...

Our Story chronicles the remarkable 88-year journey of Bill and Glenda Clark, beginning with their humble origins on Ohio farms during the Great Depression. This touching biography weaves together their shared experiences, from their early struggles with poverty to their lifelong dedication to basketball and...

Things Aren't Right by Tony Wright is the true story of 'The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five.' In February 1978, a group of five men headed off to a basketball tournament in Sacramento. One had schizophrenia, while the others had other intellectual disabilities. They...

Scars & Spirits by Della Dos Reis is the story of Katelyn, whose life is turned upside down when she learned that her husband is cheating on her. Heartbroken and stranded, she seeks refuge in a bar run by a bartender with a major attitude...

Slax by Robert E. Kearns is set in a secondary school in north Dublin during the mid-1980s. The story unfolds among a group of students who find their Wednesday half-days filled with both spirited minor rebelling and companionship, especially after starting an informal film club....