The Tavern Prince by James Robin Peoples follows Nathan, an indentured servant who is recruited by the king’s guard after his unique skills catch the attention of the captain. One cold, snowy night, a lieutenant is sent to bring him in, revealing that his abilities...

The Ruby Demon by Oscar O'Rourke is a surreal and emotionally charged literary novel that follows a boy named Jack on a haunting journey through a warped version of the American Old West. In a landscape painted with horror, drama, and poetic intensity, Jack's experiences...

Shanon O'Connell has barely recovered from a heartbreaking relationship; now she must watch one of her closest friends and fellow group member, Linda, painfully lose her battle with cancer and exit their group, which they affectionately call 'the tribe.' Trying to put on a brave...

In The Island, Kris Leith once again delivers an outstanding thriller that brings back Emery and Dan, while introducing new characters into a world of high stakes, danger, and relentless pursuit. The duo is on a mission to uncover the source of illegal drugs infiltrating...

The Lemon Golf Diary by Christine Foster introduces readers to Rory, a neurodivergent preteen girl who is just beginning to understand how her mind differs from those around her. Told in Rory’s wonder-filled, observant first-person voice, the story blends traditional narrative with occasional diary entries...

The Roses of Port Townsend is a supernatural mystery by Ethel Steinmetz Marmont. Mandy Rose and her two sons, Max and Oscar, move to Port Townsend. She hopes for a better life after losing her job and the disappearance of her husband, Richard "Rick" Rose....

The Unasked Questions by Dale Netherton is a thought-provoking book that challenges individuals from various professions to confront critical questions that are often overlooked in their fields. The book explores theology, examining what it means for God to be all-knowing and all-powerful. It also prompts...

Burnout in physicians can lead to adverse effects on patient care. According to Mark Sorensen, almost half of all physicians in the US and elsewhere are burned out. In The HIPUS® Revolution, Dr. Sorensen addresses this vital societal issue and calls for more IT integration...

Who can create beauty? Does that privilege only belong to humans? What if some other intelligence expresses beauty and desire better than we can? The Poetry Contest by Lyman Ditson and Adam A.I. might help you make up your mind. In "My First Words," Adam...

The Most Amazing Machine is an educational children’s book written by Emily Dunckle and illustrated by Dravika Runyan. The story introduces young readers to the wonders of the human brain. The book begins by asking the child readers questions, such as, “What is your favorite...

The Gatekeeper by Bradford Kuhn follows John, a simple man living a simple life in the woods, when a woman shows up at his door injured and dying. She names John her heir before she dies, turning his world upside down. Now John is left...

The Not-So-Lazy Schwa by Yvette Manns, with vibrant illustrations by Ana K. Blu, is a delightful and educational phonics read-aloud that brings the often-overlooked “schwa” sound to life. Schwa, the main character, starts as a laid-back figure who doesn’t feel like he fits in with...

The Lightning People Play by Tim Cummings is a young adult novel that mixes elements of magical realism with deeply grounded emotion. Kirby Renton is a 14-year-old boy trying to hold his family together. His younger brother Baxter suffers from intense seizures and begins talking...

Marcia Fry-Galbraith’s The Power of Joy details practical approaches to cultivating lasting joy by aligning daily actions with evolving life goals through ongoing self-reflection and adjustment. Fry-Galbraith contrasts joy with fleeting happiness and their fundamental differences. She identifies barriers like stress, trauma, and social pressures,...

Blood of Time by Scott Swisher is the second book in the Ring Fold Chronicles, taking its already high-stakes time-travel premise to new heights. We're with rogue agent Darren Kraus, who returns with a new breed of weaponized time travelers. Jordan and the members of...

The Champagne CEO is Terri Eagle’s memoir, detailing her journey through multiple leadership roles in the luxury retail and fragrance industries. Raised in a restaurateur family, she started in pharmacy sales, then advanced to L’Oréal as an account executive, winning Account Executive of the Year....

Michael Trudeau’s The Absurd Christian looks at suffering, meaning, and suicide through philosophy and Christian theology. Trudeau speaks on Camus, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, and others on nihilism and absurdism, leaning into Camus’s rebellion against meaninglessness. Trudeau critiques secular and religious responses to suffering, saying that Christianity...

In The Fin-Tastic Cleanup, author Laura Mancuso introduces young readers to three spirited mermaids, Sara, Alix, and Lucy, who live in a cheerful undersea village. Their joyful world takes a serious turn when they discover pollution harming their ocean home. From a cracked bottle injuring...

What is better than animals going to a party and learning along the way? With adorable full-page illustrations by Farrukh A. Ahmed, Marcy Pusey’s picture book, The Survival Squad: Friends, Fear, and a Jungle Journey, is a sweet story about friendship and the power of...

The Vatican Barber by Sparky McLaughlin is a gripping and ambitious debut novel that blends elements of espionage, science fiction, and theological intrigue into a high-stakes narrative. The story follows Thomas Ashton, known as "The Barber," a seasoned CIA operative thrust into a battle against...