Lake of Clouds by A.B. Ruiz is a young adult fantasy novel centered on Galia, a determined orphan who dreams of reaching the fabled City above the Lake of Clouds. Despite being dismissed by adults and tormented by a local bully, Galia believes she has...

Is it possible to be whole again after experiencing a traumatic event? Alexis Faere considers this question in her memoir documenting her journey to recovery after being kidnapped and sexually assaulted in Invisible Wounds: An Inside Story. Having faced this immense challenge, she wants to...

Ghostly: Perks of Being Paranormal Book 1 by Kate Serzenta is a paranormal romantic comedy about Gabriel Vane, a workaholic lawyer suspended from his law firm because of a huge scandal. His affair with his beautiful and recently separated client, Wynona Sinclair, has been made...

Little Joe and the Big Rain, written by Mike Darcy and illustrated by Tincho Schmidt, is a captivating children’s book about a little dog named Joe and his adventures in the area around his house. Little Joe is off to Hopper the frog's house for...

Angie Bailey starts this inspiring story, Believe, in the world of the Never-Believers. Never-Believers are grey and mean, with no Christmases or birthdays and no magic. While Abigale’s family delights in their grey meanness, Abigale wants more. When the bullying from her family gets too...

Goode Vibrations of the Wresting Place by Amy Safford captivates readers right from the opening pages, drawing them into the chilly March weather of Maine. Pennie wakes up with multiple regrets, including the young man beside her, after a wild night of birthday celebrations. Her...

The average American moves every five years. That means the trauma of moving affects the average child at least three to four times as they mature into adults. Michael S. Lingo helps children understand the meaning of family and home through The Adventures of Bunny...

Mark Shaiken's autobiography It's What Makes Me . . . Me spans various facets of his life and career, discussing personal and professional experiences and issues, from maneuvering through individuality and societal expectations to juggling a dual career as an indie author and attorney. Shaiken...

Forgiving Dr Jekyll: From Hyde to Healing by Paul Drugan begins following his father's death, when Drugan reflects on a childhood marked by strict rules and emotional distance from his father, contrasting this with his maternal grandfather's warmth. He is up against instances of abuse...

Penny Goetjen's Deadly Ripples is a mystery with multiple layers that seem to shift like the tides against the historic shores of Charleston, where the novel is set. Kathryn Moore inherits her uncle Gray Moore’s historic home, The Pink Lady, after his untimely death. She...

God's Gift of Kindness: Bella Learns To Be Kind (Fruits of the Spirit), written and illustrated by George Toolan, is about a child named Bella, who is a banana, and who is making all-too-human mistakes. For example, she made fun of her friends or took...

In Endgame by Russell Williams, Detective Malone and his associate Detective Jenny Peterson follow their instincts and whatever clues are available after Peter Prescott is found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. But why did Prescott commit suicide? It quickly becomes apparent...

Blackout by Kimberley Anne is the first book in the Acoustic Novel Series that captivated me from start to finish. The story follows Harley James, a talented vocalist who has lost her way after a devastating car crash that shattered her family and her dreams....

Beefy Goes from Bully to Buddy is the third in Dagmara Sitek’s Courage Tales series which, judging by the titles of the previous two, focuses on kindness and empathy – both sorely needed in our complex technological world where human connections can be so hard...

Christmas Magic by Pamela K. Kinney is a beautifully envisioned tale that captures the joy and enchantment of the holiday season. The story highlights that Christmas is a time for everyone, not just humans, as it brings together a diverse array of creatures, both natural...

If only sixteen-year-old Harper Doyle and her friends had known what would happen to them, let alone their small town of Moon Ridge, Virginia, they would never have tried summoning a demon for fun. A year ago Harper had been dragged into the foolish plan...

The newly formed Creaping Bottom Post Box Topper Society is determined to knit stunning post box toppers each month. Despite their January topper being labeled a disgrace and an eyesore by an anonymous email, the team continues knitting creatively themed toppers every month: hearts for...

Catbird Winter by Monté Hill is a historical fiction novel set during and after World War I. It follows Trevor Middleton, an ambitious ambulance driver with dreams of becoming a pilot, and Annie Conner, the daughter of a tyrannical preacher in rural North Carolina. After...

Voron Forest's The Shadow Lord's Son: To Take Away His Voice is a dark, provocative LGBTQ+ fantasy novel that dives into themes of power, love, and survival. Set in a world filled with ancient bards, ruthless warlords, and a harrowing past, this book is not...

Paper War: Symbiosis by Ryan LeKodak is a mesmerizing dystopian narrative that explores a world on the brink of collapse in 2043. The narrative unfolds with urgency, introducing themes of power, memory manipulation, and the psychological toll of survival in a dystopian landscape. The story...