The Crystalline Crucible by Adam Rowan is a fun adventure story. Twenty-one-year-old Maxwell Jacobs loves Tetris, knights, and cheese sandwiches. He has a dream. He wants to be the best treasure hunter England has ever seen, and his big chance falls into his lap with...

The Politzer Saga is a memoir that beautifully captures the diverse achievements and struggles of Linda Ambrus Broenniman's family over the years. The book not only preserves her family's history but also honors the resilience and tenacity that have been passed down through generations. It...

Penelope Auberge, or Pen, is a brilliant financial planner at Twin Cities Financial based in Minnesota. Her boyfriend, Chad, supports her career. But her life takes an unexpected turn. Houston McGregor, Pen's boss, orders her to drop her clients in favor of her male co-worker...

The Alligator’s Red Shoes by Jim Munroe is about an alligator and its good fortune. A cat saw an alligator in the downtown shop wearing red shoes and wanted to learn the entire story. The alligator said it was taking a nap by the shore...

The age-old adage about humor being the best medicine for difficult times is wonderfully showcased in this delightful collection of humor-filled poems and poetic stories. Penned during the pandemic, The Usefulness of Hippopotamus by Vincent J. Tomeo is a collection that offers insightful and entertaining...

The Strong Bear of Venice is a children’s storybook written by Katy Sloop Roberts with illustrations by Dan Dye. It tells the story of Luna and her black cat, Fortuna, who go to Venice when she is hired to teach a special needs child named...

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...

The Lasso Unravels: When All Hell Breaks Loose is a work of fiction in the fantasy, dystopia, and action genres, and is part of the Optical Lasso series. The work is best suited to mature teen and adult readers owing to some scenes of graphic...

The Ghosts of Whidbey Island by author Victoria Ventris Shea falls into the gothic, historical, and interpersonal drama genres. This engaging novel tells the tale of Isaac Ebey, the first permanent settler on Whidbey Island in the Pacific Northwest in 1850. Arriving with ambitions and...

In The Not Quite Enlightened Sleuth, a murder mystery by Verlin Darrow, Ivy Lutz left her life as a Buddhist nun in Sri Lanka and returned home when her mother had a stroke. Ivy struggled to apply her Buddhist principles in her new life and...

The Misadventures of Boopsie O'Flannigan by Ludo Frank follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery. Boopsie O'Flannigan always wanted to travel the world. After graduating from state university, Boopsie, seeking to leave her small Alaskan town, applies for a job as a governess to a...

The Plight of Zerond (In Defiance of Destiny) by Ann Lynn Richards is a compelling tale that takes readers on a journey driven by the desperation of a dying planet. Richards masterfully constructs a narrative where the inhabitants of Zerond, in their quest for a...

Austin W. Bunch has been in the sales profession for over 60 years, selling a wide range of products, leading salesforces, and training salespeople on the art of selling. In The Bunch Book of Selling, the author provides a comprehensive framework describing his process in...

The Taste of Her Silence is a work of fiction in the LGBTQ+, interpersonal drama, and slice-of-life genres. It is best suited to the adult reading audience owing to some scenes of a sexual nature. Penned by author Sara Scott, this novel presents the unforgettable...

With hectic schedules and rising costs, making travel plans with friends or family can become a chore. But with the advent of ChatGPT, planning for a vacation doesn't seem out of reach for the general populace anymore. With a career background in the travel and...

The Aspiring Agent: From Overworked Rookie to Real Estate Rockstar by Martha Melendez and Steve Stark is an indispensable guide for newcomers to the real estate industry. Drawing on Martha's extensive 18+ years of experience, the book offers practical insights and strategies to transform rookies...

In The Scariest Campfire Story You've Ever Heard by Ron Keres, the boys have eagerly awaited this moment all year and are overjoyed that the time has finally arrived. Dad and the boys have set up their tent, ready for the night's adventure. They are...

The First Day is the first story in The First Ever After Series by Keelan Powell. The city of Perth is isolated from the rest of the world by what appears to be a scientific anomaly. Twelve-year-old Enivwenaye is on a plane with her parents...

The Path to God's Promise by Ahuva Batya Scharff follows Elinor Simentov's journey to becoming a prophet of God. Elinor is a Jewish woman who has struggled with various personal issues such as being overweight, barren, having a difficult childhood, and being a recovering alcoholic....

Do you like adventure stories featuring dragons and superheroes? If the answer's yes, grab a copy of A. Mendoza's The Dragon Kids. Lura and her best friend Alex were exploring the Leaf Fall Forest near her home when they unexpectedly found themselves transported to a...