Women Who Talk to the Dead by Katherine Schweit is a gripping true-crime narrative that delves into the largest excavation of murder victims ever undertaken by the FBI. The book centers on the efforts of a detective and FBI agent to identify and bring justice...

The Conscious Virus by Miki Mitayn centers on Nerida Green, an Aboriginal doctor working in remote Indigenous communities in Australia, alongside her wife Mari, an artist and spiritual channeler. The novel covers their lives dealing with harsh social and health realities—such as mining pollution, historical...

The Book of Seila by Wilda Hughes is a fierce, emotionally charged dystopian novel that doesn’t pull its punches. In a near-future theocracy known as the Covenant States, Ruby Lambert lives in hiding, having escaped a brutal redemption camp. But when her sister is accused...

The Eyelash Wish by Bethany Cooke is a gentle and heartwarming picture book that reimagines the classic first-day-of-school story through a unique and “magical” lens. It follows Denny, a young boy who is feeling nervous about his first day of school, a natural feeling for...

Little Joe and the Big City by author Mike Darcy follows the adventures of a curious puppy, Little Joe, as he navigates a thrilling trip from his country farm to the bustling city. Overwhelmed by new sights and sounds, he escapes from a fenced yard,...

M A Noordermeer's 58% Too Far is a dazzling sci-fi exploration of post-human evolution and the cost of unchecked progress. We’re with anthropologist Zadie Thornton, whose thesis on humanity’s future with AI is thrown into crisis until she awakens on Mushēški, a planet inhabited by...

Recalibrating Gravity by Mary Keating is written in verses that capture poignant stories of her life. The author survived a car accident at age fifteen, which left her paraplegic. She begins the story with memories of sitting in the church pew with her family. The...

Sometimes the Earth Shakes by Jeff Pelton is an educational and fun book for children. Best friends Kaya and Freya are separated when Kaya and her family move far away. This doesn't stop the two of them from being friends, though; they find other ways...

Chasing Phantoms by Inna Tamir follows Vera Simkin, a healer who, after encountering a strange being named Kaliga, finds that her whole world is turned upside down. After being instructed to find a suitable apartment, she runs into an old high school crush who happens...

Until I Come Back for You by P.A. White is an unforgettable coming-of-age novel told through the eyes of a sharp, observant young girl, Patricia Anne—known as Trisha—growing up in 1970s Michigan. When her family abruptly leaves Detroit for a rundown farm in the countryside,...

Overthinking often hinders the pursuit of happiness rather than enabling our growth and progress. For anyone finding themselves trapped in the cauldron of fear, stress, or anxiety, the stories in The Monkey and The Way of Zen offer a transformative path to peace and happiness....

A Cry for Vengeance by Ernesto Patino follows Bryan De Luca, a university professor investigating Karl Muller, a hospice patient who confessed to being Franz Dietrich, a former SS officer at Treblinka. With the support of Helen Darby, Bryan uncovers Muller’s secret past, including his...

Horace in Space by Mary L Schmidt is a fun picture book about dreaming big. Horace the pig has big dreams – he wants to get on a rocket or spaceship and head to space. By day, he plays with his toy rockets, and by...

A Giant Thank You by Mary George is a picture book that celebrates the power of gratitude and the joy it brings to both the giver and receiver. Illustrated by Remesh Ram, the book is visually engaging, with vibrant and playful vector artwork that complements...

The Dance of Vipers by A.K. Nairn transports readers to the shadowy court politics of 1517 Scotland, a land where peace is a performance and treachery simmers beneath every alliance. French diplomat Antoine de Lissieu, who is no stranger to the games of European power,...

Whispers of White Sapphire: Tales of Thearus by John Malone is an epic fantasy steeped in prophecy, warfare, and forbidden allegiance. We find ourselves watching the displaced U’skar Qi tribes advance on the crumbling Old Myrian Empire, and the fate of an entire continent hangs...

The Many Tales of Ollie Webs: The Cellar Secret by S.E. Palmer is an imaginative story that captures the spirit of adventure and the charm of unlikely friendships. The book introduces readers to Ollie Webs, a curious and brave duckling, and his older brother Koby,...

Lips: Kiss the Lips that Lie by Peter Gooch is an exploration of relationships and the secrets from our past that can define our lives moving forward. Selene is a beautiful young Englishwoman who works as an au pair for a wealthy Chicago family. When...

Knowledge and Wisdom by Nges Elmer is a philosophical book that carefully distinguishes knowledge and wisdom, defining knowledge as the rational pursuit involving intuition, effort, and morality, while wisdom centers on moral judgment and self-correction. He speaks on education as a lifelong integration of intellect,...

The Side Hustle by Colin Conway is a gripping mystery about identity, money, and the blurred lines between hustle and survival. Jacob Kidwell’s death could easily be ruled as an accident, except for the fact that Detectives Quinn Delaney and Marci Burkett suspect foul play....