Even small donkeys can have big dreams. The Little Donkey and God’s Big Plan by Izabela Ciesinska helps children understand that despite being small and young, God has big plans for them. The little donkey wanted to become as strong as an ox, useful like...

Considering the lattice that connects in-between spaces, reconnecting shards of distant memory, or staring at a sidewalk sketch after a downpour are among ways of approaching The Sandpiper’s Spell, the stunning poetry compilation by Tom Pearson. Whether interpreting a languid moment or creating a narrative...

The unforgettable moments David shared with his sister and friends at Camp Kachina might soon end. Rumors of long-lost treasure hidden nearby have attracted several greedy, corrupt people who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the bounty. They won’t think twice before...

The Deceiver’s Casket: Eyes of Deception by Dita Dow is a captivating adventure that explores themes of truth and self-discovery. The story starts in the Smithsonian Museum. It follows Ava, a curious visitor intrigued by an ancient artifact called "The Deceiver's Casket." The casket, made...

Set in Regency England, The Blythe Girl by Alex Webster is a fun, quirky look at the life of the aristocracy, with an underlying, dark, supernatural undertone. William McIntyre Stuart is the lord of the manor at Thornfield Park. Happily married to Charlotte and with...

The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta's Insects) by Lois Wickstrom is a charming children’s book that takes young readers on an adventure with young Loretta. As Loretta plays in her garden, she stumbles upon some tiny, glowing creatures. At first, she thinks they’re just “armadillo...

In The Hidden Present by Lois Wickstrom, Caspian looks forward to the magical tradition his Grandpa has every year on his Unbirthday: receiving a hidden gift. This time, though, the special box under his bed is missing. Instead, Caspian finds an odd object called the...

The Traveling Tales of Nacho and Lola: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration is a delightful children’s story by Terrilyn M. Trejo. Nacho and Lola are going on an exciting trip with Tata Trejo to visit his friend to celebrate the Hispanic holiday, Dia de los...

The Serpent's Spell is a work of fiction in the fantasy, adventure, and action subgenres, and is the opening novel in the MiddleGate series. It is intended for middle-grade and young adult readers to enjoy, penned by author Rae St. Clair Bridgman and narrated in...

The Almost Perfect Crime is a suspenseful detective crime novel by Jacque Jacobs. In the story, Quinn Isaacs, the daughter of wealthy Knoxville parents and a former Immigration Services agent, becomes the lead detective in a rural town in the Smoky Mountains. During her senior...

In The Light Bulb Effect: Finding Peace After Life Has Broken You into Pieces, Jennifer Michelle shares words of encouragement and advice that shine a light on the path to success and happiness. She aims to guide readers toward rising above the limitations of brokenness...

Sarita Shantay is a government agent tasked with a unique assignment. She must get a secretive scientist to relinquish his hold on a new technology that will change the future of humanity. Scientists have christened this new technology, The Scotty, because it can transform matter...

The Light That Takes is a short story prequel to Blood of the Stars in The Half-Light Chronicles series by Karyne Norton. Gaeren, a half-light prince, is sailing in search of his beloved childhood friend who was kidnapped fourteen years ago. Aeliana, affectionately nicknamed Daisy...

There are many three-letter words, but can you imagine speaking using only three-letter words? In Dacia Turner’s The Three-Letter Word Birds, there is a flock of cheery little birds that speak using only three-letter words. It is rather limiting, but they manage fine with “Cow...

The Venice I Know is a work of non-fiction in the travel guide, slice-of-life, and European culture subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Margie Miklas and self-narrated for the audiobook version, this engaging work offers a refreshing departure...

The Apparition by Lori R. Lopez is a captivating dystopian ghost story that is part of her Spooktacular Tales series. Set against the backdrop of an oppressive, futuristic metropolis, the narrative unfolds the unlikely romance between Arnold Stamp, a kind-hearted ghost trapped in the monotony...

The Stained Envelope: A Journey of Hope and Purpose by Aurelie Lien takes young readers on an exciting journey from the perspective of a special envelope. Flekk is excited for the adventure ahead when he finds himself selected for an important mission. But as time...

James Flynn, the charming mental patient with a license to kill, is back in The Spy Who Hated Me by Haris Orkin. Join James as he gets ready for a new, even crazier adventure with his trusted friend and psychiatric nurse, Sancho. Caitlyn Valentine, the...

The Farmer's Crop by Andrew Abel is a retelling of the Parable of the Sower set to rhyme and paired with mentally stimulating black-and-white images by talented illustrator Carolyn Chaffee Li. Her block print style, alongside the rhymes, makes the story exciting for both parents...

In The Wonder by Tami L. Ullom, the poem captures the beautiful essence of finding joy in everyday moments of life, even when things get tough. With its vivid imagery and simple language, it encourages everyone to appreciate the little things—like a good laugh or...