The Last Prom: A Misty Night Story by Miles Cornelius is set in the 1980s as a California high school is nearing the end of the school year, prepping for the prom. The account begins with the bullying of a quiet and introverted senior, Homer,...

The Fun Master: A Memoir by Jeff Seitzer is a real-life tale that tugs at the heartstrings. At the heart of this memoir is a father who demonstrates exceptional love for his child—and such love has become his compass in navigating the turbulent waters of...

Cooking is an art that requires a lot of creativity and aesthetic ability. Decisions are made and instructions are followed. This helps children achieve discipline and maintain motivation by focusing on a productive activity. The book 5 Minute Edible Crafts: A Family Cookbook for Kids...

Susie Strickland, Sizzling Striker by Kalenga Augustine Mulenga is an inspirational book for young children. A girl named Susie loves soccer and was known as the best striker in her school. One day, whilst playing a practice game, Susie's team was losing. The coach sends...

Beyond the Flame by Parris Sheets is a fantasy epic and the third book in the critically acclaimed Essence of Ohr series, preceded by book one, Warden's Reign, and book two, Children of the Volcano. Beyond the Flame picks up where Children of the Volcano...

'Chag sameach' is Hebrew for happy holiday. A Sukkah is a temporary shelter whose roof is mostly covered with branches. When Jewish families celebrate Sukkot every autumn, they are remembering the 40-year journey of the Jewish nation when they searched for the Promised Land after...

The Lion and the Impala by Kalenga Augustine Mulenga with illustration and layout by Boutique Books is a sweet story of a curious son who asks his doting father questions about how the circle of life affects both lions and impalas. The story can be...

Empress of the Jade Realm: A Mongolian Epic by Starr Z. Davies is a historical fiction novel that follows the line of Genghis Khan generations later. It is the fourth and final book in the Fractured Empire Saga series, preceded by book one, Daughter of...

Playing With Fire: A Supernatural Urban Fantasy (Uncommon Bonds Book 1) by William E. Noland follows Lotte, a teenage girl who has just moved from Germany with her father. Lotte is the epitome of an outcast, although she couldn’t care less about what others think....

Happy Jack Sad Jack: A Bullying Story is a children's picture book by Mark M. Bello. Jack is a happy interracial child who is due to start kindergarten. On the very first day of school, he excitedly joins his new classmates on a new adventure....

Some Kind of Comfort: A Coming of Age Adventure by Gary Clark is a literary teen to young adult crossover novel that revolves around a high school student named Charley. Charley is a musician with paralyzing anxiety that impacts her ability to perform but also...

In our fast-paced world, many of us lose sight of who we are and what our purpose is, but I am sure that each of us has wondered about these things at least once. If you need a guide to help you clarify your situation,...

Bastards of The Revolution: A Novel by Pres Maxson is an amusing work of fiction that re-writes history. We follow Erin Ashford, a young teaching assistant whose history department has just been shut down. Following a night at the bar with her friend Kyra, she...

Raising, and Losing, My Remarkable Teenage Mother is a non-fiction memoir written by Stacey Aaronson that chronicles the life of a young mother and her daughter, the author being the daughter. Bree finds herself pregnant just after she turns sixteen, and not long after she...

In the epilogue to The Sultana Odyssey, through the reflections of his protagonist, Dr. Finley Horne, author Paul Brennan observes that “What gives us strength is not about doing the right things; it is about surviving the wrong things.” That describes perfectly who this story...

What a life-changing and inspiring journey. When I finished Double Helix, this was the feeling that stuck with me the most. The co-memoir of Ed and Diane Reed spans 50 years of a volatile interracial love story tested by addiction, loss of trust, failure, eyes...

Blind Passion: A True Story of Magnificent Love by Vincent I. Perry is a non-fiction biography that surrounds the origin story of a married couple named Dorothy and Grant in 1960s and 1970s Illinois. The title comes from the fact that Grant is a blind...

The Weaver Birds by Kalenga Augustine Mulenga is a children's picture book that follows the story of Wendy, a playful weaver bird who loves flying, having fun, and weaving. One day, she asks her parents what they will be doing for the day. They excitedly...

Chocovela Plays Soccer: A Story About Focus, by Zalina and Sameer Jani, is an inspirational picture book for young children. Does your child often get distracted by things? This is the perfect book to teach them how to focus. After finishing a successful school day,...

Primary care providers hope to inform their patients, and many patients have erroneous theories regarding vaccine side effects. Social media worsens the spread of misinformation. Let's Talk Vaccines: A Clinician's Guide to Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Saving Lives was compiled by Dr. Gretchen LaSalle MD...