The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses by Rocio Aquino and Angel Orengo offers a transformative journey that brings readers to a point where they can say: “You are complete. You are not alone. You are love.” The Orchid is a serene retreat founded...

Master of Music by Marla Himeda is a remarkable fantasy that takes us to the imaginary Bardic Isles. We meet Kaelin, an eleven-year-old orphan. Kaelin has a magical musical gift, but he is scared that his compositions will harm other people. So, he only plays...

Cry of the Kestrel by Marla Himeda, the second book in the Bardic Isles series, is for young adult fans of fantasy, drama, and coming-of-age stories. Kaelin is an apprentice of the Composition Master of Kestrel, Bergid. Kaelin is just thirteen, but he is an...

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...

Can We Get a Rhinoceros? by Christian Kueng is an entertaining and adorable children's picture book about a little boy who wants to have an unusual pet—a rhinoceros. When he asks his mother for permission to get one, she doesn't like the idea. She tells him they don't...

The Half-Caste by Jason Zeitler is a thought-provoking novel set in the significant political and social era of the 1930s. Saul and Vernon form an unlikely friendship after attending a public lecture at the London School of Economics late one morning. Both of them agreed...

Race To Novus by R. A. Clarke is a science fiction adventure that revolves around an ultra-high-stakes race on the newly colonized planet Joya, where Finn Rucker and other competitors navigate a dangerous forest using ground vehicles. The race, organized by Governus Corporation, promises land...

Have you ever made a wish upon a star on a clear summer night? Has the wish come true? What if the wish sent you on an intergalactic adventure? In Victoria Gail Oltarsh’s The Boy and The Secret of the Stars, young Eli makes such...

What can go wrong when you go camping with your family? Probably nothing, as long as you stay safe under a big tree and near the fire... but be careful when night falls as you may encounter the NugNugs. What are the NugNugs? They are...

Caitlin Buhr's A Sister Ago is a compelling and poignant read. The older sister, Christine, was compassionate and made an effort to watch out for her younger sister. In addition to being obstinate and careless, Rachel also battled drug addiction. Everything appeared to be going...

David "Kick" Tacker survived four tours in the sweltering heat and jungles of Vietnam that claimed the lives of many young men. He came back with scars and a burning desire for justice for those fellow Canadians who got suckered into a war they did...

In Husbands: Love and Lies in La-La Land, author Mo Fanning has written a fast-moving adventure, with a bit of mystery and romance. The main character Kyle MacDonald has an innate tenancy to believe the good in people and trust what they tell him. Kyle...

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...

Whatever Happened to Rosa Lee? is a young adult Western mystery novel by J.L. Stone. Benjamin Alfred Sweetwater III is a sixteen-year-old teen who has left his home in Alabama to lend a helping hand on his grandfather's ranch in Shady Falls. However, soon after...

Pitching to Giraffes by Tom Puszykowski follows John, a college baseball pitcher navigating the turbulent sociopolitical landscape of the early 1970s. John's journey, from his struggles with self-identity to contending with the societal expectations of his era, is both relatable and introspective. His baseball team...

America fought her wars of independence and established herself as a global power to be respected, but recent occurrences cast aspersions on that reputation. The breakout of several skirmishes around the globe has put a lot of concerned parties on edge as they attempt to...

Jestus by V.S. Sury is a quirky tale that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, following a peculiar old man named Jestus. The narrative begins with the unnamed narrator recounting how a seemingly mad and unkempt figure, Jestus, serendipitously leads him to acquire billions...

William H. Coles’ Guardian of Deceit, which the author narrates, is a coming-of-age novel about how a young Pittsburgh man, Darwin Hastings, comes to terms with the lifestyle of the rich and famous in New York while living with his cousin, famous football player Luther...

In the year 79 AD, a family was celebrating a union when Mount Vesuvius erupted, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people. However, some members of the family survived and went on to thrive in the distant future, with the help of ancestors like Grandmother Angelina,...

A Book Without a Title by Sonii Marie is a woman's account of a difficult period in her life. After the death of her best friend, the author retreats into a depressive state. Even after she learns she has another reason to live, she can...