In Karen Janowsky's modern romance titled Her Name Was Lola, at twenty-two, Lola took her second major step toward adulthood: she decided to stop being a virgin and start acting like an adult. Lola continued to pursue her dream of having her fairy tale come...

Rexie Was Here: Buon Natale by Lisa Zupan, Dylan Alexander, and Giuseppe Musella is the story of a dog called Rexie who comes from Italy. Dylan, the boy he lives with, asks Rexie to tell him what Christmas is like in Italy. Rexie tells him...

Growth is a constant in all life. Human beings experience growth—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual—depending on the area of their lives. The most evident growth in life is physical growth. From the time a child is born, he or she begins to experience growth until adulthood....

Home Was a Dream is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, emotive writing, and recent historical subgenres. It is best suited to the adult reading audience owing to its Holocaust-centric narrative as well as some instances of violence, sex, and strong language. Penned...

And She Was Never the Same Again: A Multigenerational Memoir is a work of non-fiction in the grief, self-help, and memoir subgenres. Penned by author Natasha Pryde Trujillo, Ph.D., this intriguing work delves into the profound impacts of loss across generations, cultures, and identities. Through...

Before Now Was Now is a work of fiction in the science fiction, interpersonal drama, and social issues genres intended for the young adult audience. It contains strong language throughout as well as depictions of drug and alcohol use and abuse. Penned by author Angela...

I Was a Hero Once by Peter P. Mahoney is a moving memoir that chronicles the extraordinary life of an ordinary man thrust into tumultuous and transformative circumstances. Mahoney's journey begins in 1968 when he leaves behind his suburban life to enlist in the army,...

Tender Was the Lie by Christine Dixon is a women's fiction novel that follows forty-two-year-old Marnie Fraser, a renowned country singer who seemingly has it all. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she receives heartbreaking news while on tour for her new album....

And You Thought Being Dead Was All There Was! is a gripping supernatural novel by Evelyn C. Woodward. Pete kept Susie awake and warned her not to go to sleep after she nearly died from rushing in front of a car. Susie's eyes were bandaged...

Parallels: Felix Was Here by various authors, under the banner of the Insecure Writers Support Group, contains ten well-presented science fiction stories, starting with Felix Was Here by L.G. Keltner, in which a young woman living in a closed community questions the reality and validity...

People's diverse experiences in different situations make life such a beautiful journey. In Zennfinnity Was Here, Jeff Pearson narrates eleven stories that depict our diverse world and the varying struggles and emotions accompanying them, including loss, pain, frustration, joy, fondness, and more. The second story,...

The Prince Who Was A Piccolo by Barbara Roman looks to define us in terms of musical instruments. What instrument are you? Have you ever thought about it? Every instrument has a tone and a timbre that expresses an emotion. For example, a flute is...

When the Moon Was White by Jeff Probst is a novel that pulls you into its world, mixing 1960s America with an old-fashioned London feel. At its core, the book is about ambition and kindness, and how they can sometimes clash. We meet a fun...

David B. Seaburn's Until It Was Gone is about Franklin and Laney Stafford, a couple about to celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary. The story starts with Franklin getting everything ready for the celebration while Laney feels unhappy. Laney's unexpected declaration of her intention to leave...

Everything That Was by K.R. Hansen delves deep into the layers of grief, memory, and the longing for connection in the wake of unimaginable loss. Prudence "Pru" Spellmeyer is navigating her senior year in high school after the tragic death of her older brother, Davis....

Flowers, Plants and Fascinating Facts: First Reference for Children by Gloria D. Gonsalves is a first-rate educational children’s book. It is enriching and comprehensive, comprising 170 pages, with 2 pages per flower/plant/tree. One page consists of information including interesting and useful facts and, most importantly,...

Jeff Meshel’s novel, The Greatest Band That Never Was, celebrates the influence of music, community, and the joy of rediscovery. Combining humor, emotion, and a hint of nostalgia, this story intertwines the lives of a nearly forgotten band, determined paralegal Shelly Griffin, and the eccentric...

The Surgeon Who Dreamed He Was a Knight by Eric Renaud masterfully combines the complexities of modern medical life with the allure of medieval chivalry in a narrative that examines themes of duty, resilience, and personal transformation. This novel is an imaginative journey that follows...

Miles Davis was a legendary American jazz musician and composer who left his mark on 20th-century music history. But how many youngsters are aware of his legacy or the influence he had on jazz music as a whole? Miles Davis Was His Name - So...

God Was Always Speaking, I Just Wasn't Listening is a work of Christian writing by author Ben Duelley, who shares his deeply personal journey through depression and anxiety into a life transformed by faith. Duelley outwardly seemed very successful in his position as a Naval...