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...

The Ties That Made Us by Laura Carpenter is about a romance that survives malicious gossip, the paparazzi, and their misinterpretation of events, turning these into something sinister just to sell stories. The main character, Cillian Devlin, has to earn the trust and love of...

Frank J. Camacho delivers a haunting fantasy in The Monsters They Made Us. In a quiet corner of the Atlantic Ocean lies Driftmoor, Massachusetts, settled in 1626. It is said that four families founded the town, but records of their identities are lost. Dorothy Hale...

This is a coming-of-age tale about an 18-year-old girl named Rindy, who has aged out of the foster care system and arrives in Tinlee Bay, California, with only a backpack filled with her entire life and the determination to start over. Facing life’s challenges, like...

Treat yourself to a colorful array of characters in TK Sheffield's hilarious tale of love and romance with The Valentine Lines. Cupid is done with the drama and politics of his relatives on Mount Olympus and finds sanctuary as Bart McGee in the cozy town...

In The Secret of Hunter Mountain by Julie Anne Stratton, Gerlinde, recovering from assault, faces a prophecy in her family’s herbal book about a silver box and a quest tied to her Faith-Keeper role. She enlists her cousin Sarah, and they travel to Hunter Mountain,...

The Broken Weathervane by Laura DeNooyer is an emotionally engaging novel that explores themes of family, mental health, and the burden of secrets. The story revolves around Leslie Wickersham, a grant writer who becomes involved in her family's hidden history while working with Gregory Stafford,...

In Two Moons: The Eternal Tide by Cameron O'Brien, Deor is a courageous young hunter in the occupied territory of Alcyone. Her world is upended when the oppressive Meropan regime abducts her younger sister Sage during the Day of Procurement, a ritual in which Meropans...

The Innkeeper’s Son by Christine L. Henderson opens with Marcus, the main character, pretending to be an important centurion who rules over toy soldiers. But Marcus’s mother abruptly asks him to bring blankets to their stable, where his father is seeing to new lodgers. At...

Set in the late 17th century in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, The Witch Hunter's Wife by Jessica Lunt follows the ordeal of a young, married woman during the Salem Witch Trials. It's been ten years since Caroline Choate moved to Salem with her husband, John,...

The Anime Mindset: Level Up Your Life by Michael R. Yearby draws an inspiring connection between anime storytelling and personal development and provides lessons that not only help you become more creative but also improve your life in many ways. This book is a practical...

The Hollow King by Aaryan Mehta is a young adult fantasy centered on Teagan Spawn, a teenage girl dealing with loss. After finding a hidden alley and a strange library filled with unfinished books, Teagan opens a book called The Hollow King and is pulled...

The Star Thrower by Kathleen Welton is a fast-paced mystery about three young graduates who are best friends. Sam, Leo, and Ava are uncertain about the career paths they want to pursue, so they decide to take an impromptu trip to Bali. They hope this...

The Battle Angels by A.S. Thomas is a fantasy drama about powerful warriors who battle against monsters born from human negativity. Emelie is haunted by the past and keeps her identity as a Battle Angel a secret from her husband and children. However, one day,...

Cael's unintended role in the events leading to his mother's death hardens his father's heart toward the young mouse and creates a growing emotional rift in the family. Unable to win back his father's affections and determined to make a name for himself as a...

I admit I have read rumors on the internet and rushed to email the comments or link to acquaintances, only to later find out it was a hoax. By then it was too late; I had unknowingly assisted in a smear campaign. I had contacted...

Aimee Reardon is just eight years old when she witnesses the brutal murder and burial of her mother by her father, Luther. She has the presence to telephone for help from the police as her father digs her mother's grave while demanding that Aimee play...

Congrats to 10 year old Jesse Dowell, the author of this children’s book, and to his parents as well, who have inspired his love of books and the desire to write at such a young age. I didn’t realize this book was written by a...

Reeshana is a Miracle Mixer, someone from another dimension who throws miracles. She is known to be one of the best, but something happens while throwing her latest miracle. She falls into the mix, and becomes someone else. Merri Dwyer has been plagued by odd...

This is a sweet tale about a group of three children who spend a year with their grandmother on her farm. The book is filled with imagery throughout and simple, yet beautiful illustrations. The children spend a year with their grandmother and learn about farming...