Under the Family Tree by Gary Feinstein is a riveting young adult coming-of-age novel that navigates the tumultuous waters of adolescence, family secrets, and the quest for self-identity. The story revolves around Dakota Lodi, a high school sophomore accustomed to a life of upheaval and...

Creating a Life from the Ashes by Fidele Sebahiz is a touching memoir that shares the author's experiences growing up in a village in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and his new life in the United States. The author narrates the story of the...

Princess Rio: Romances of The Chivalrous Book 1 is a young adult fantasy novel by Sapphire Lebesque in which the titular heroine is sent from her mountain kingdom of Asprei to marry Crown Prince Geoff of Zastrona as part of a strategic alliance. Faced with...

Kerry ONeal's Obscure Reality is a collection of short stories that offer some deliciously dark and eerie storylines. Cleaner Man presents the life of a sin eater whose practices lead to supernatural consequences. Is That You? tells of the unsettling behavior of a grieving boy...

Bobby Bear, Freddy Fox, and the Big Five Safari Adventure by Dean Jacques is an engaging children's adventure story. Bobby Bear and Freddy Fox are the best of friends but they love to compete against one another. When their parents announce a holiday, an African...

Above Neil Rock: Stories & Poems by James Ross Kelly is a memoir that captures the rugged beauty and harsh realities of life in the Pacific Northwest. Through a blend of stories and poems, Kelly reflects on the environmental devastation caused by corporate silviculture, the...

Words by Katherine Davis-Gibbon is a beautifully crafted picture book that takes young readers on an imaginative journey into a park where words come to life. With its vibrant illustrations and clever storytelling, the book explores the power of language in a way that is...

Patricia A. Houchin's The CHAIN Links Program for Young Women and Girls with Anxiety: Stronger Together is a thoughtfully crafted program that offers a practical, peer-to-peer approach to mental well-being. Drawing on her experience as a counselor, Houchin recognizes the critical role that adolescence plays...

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...

The Phoenix Effect, Part 1: The Reuniting by Margaret M. MacDonald is a compelling science-fiction novel. The Unity, a government-like powerhouse, is set on taking over the world with its seemingly immortal army. Their soldiers have all been injected with nanites that drastically increase strength...

One Day a Year by J. Lamont Jones sees Benny Jones thrust back in time where he meets what could possibly be the love of his life. Only how can that be when she lived centuries in the past? And it’s not only time that...

Ofoufouk and the Light of Friendship is a children’s picture book written by Nadine Nana Tangpi with illustrations by Mehedi. It is based on a Cameroonian folk tale about Ofoufouk, a lonely bat who yearns for friendship in an African jungle. Ofoufouk loves his habitat,...

“The only way out is through, even if “through” involves incalculable loss against desperate odds” is an apt description to open the conclusion of the Dissonance trilogy. Like the conclusion of a World Series baseball game, author Aaron Ryan filled the bases in Dissonance I:...

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, Chloe Zoe! is a light-hearted picture book by Jane Smith. It is a realistic portrayal of Chloe Zoe’s St. Patrick’s Day with a very surprising ending. Chloe Zoe is an energetic little girl who loves St. Patrick’s Day. In addition to...

Sophia and the Dragon-Eye Charms: The Secret of Okaas is a children's fantasy novel by Beth Christopherson. Sophia is drawn into a magical adventure three years after the death of her brother, Seth. Gifted with powerful heart magic born from her compassion, she’s chosen by...

A collection of ten surreal short stories, Yarrow Paisley's Divine in Essence ranges from disturbingly beautiful to beautifully disturbing to truly unique literary experiences that defy classification. These tales share an ethereal, dreamlike quality that blurs the line between reality and fantasy and imposes peculiar...

Devil by the Tail by Caroline Lavoie is a young adult paranormal novel set in the hauntingly beautiful landscape of northern British Columbia, inspired by French-Canadian folklore. The story follows Alex, a young woman grappling with fear and loss as she confronts the legend of...

The Day Time Began by Mary Ellen Roberson is a unique and engaging retelling of the creation story from the Book of Genesis. It stands out with its rhythmic, rhymed stanzas that bring the story of God’s creation to life in a memorable way. It...

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...

After Anthony is rejected by Olivia, one of the most popular girls in school, his friends take him on a night excursion to cheer him up. Mavro Manor is rumored to house the ghost of a young girl who died decades ago. When they enter...