The Journey is a work in the science fiction, adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It can be enjoyed by mature young adults and adult readers alike and is penned by Kathy Porter. In the third novel in the Gray Guardians book series, we pick up...

The process of recovery from injuries or illnesses can often be an arduous one. Spirituality 201: Discovering the Inner Healer by Ivan Figueroa-Otero is a step-by-step guide to holographic healing and an advanced curriculum for holistic health seekers working toward helping others restore their health....

Raised in a home filled with love, Luis Trivino never understood why his father’s mood would often change suddenly and violently. His mother did her best to cushion the effects of his behavior on the children but as they grew older it became increasingly evident...

It is never easy being different. Someone who knows that well is Aaron, a young boy who lives in the country of Premium. He is the only one who is green, round, and short, while everyone else is tall and purple. This makes things difficult...

Tree of Lives, written by Elizabeth Garden and with artwork by Barbara Brose, is a work of women's fiction in a hybrid historical-contemporary setting that follows the account of one woman's journey to self-empowerment in the face of immense adversity. Through the detailed life of...

Visiting Grandma’s house for a sleepover is always a delight until it is time to go to bed. In Grandma’s House is Haunted by Stephen G. Bowling, Grandma spends the afternoon letting her grandchildren know how special they are by baking, playing games, and having...

Keith Stoeckeler’s picture book, The Sparkly Bun, is a clever way to teach young readers not only about being creative and using their imagination but also about building their self-esteem and being comfortable with who they are. The story is told in simple language so...

Relic Rupture, by EDD Jordan, is about people in a tight-knit community affected by a mysterious bench in life-altering ways. I won’t give away what happens, but I think it’s safe to say time travel is involved, albeit not in any way I’ve ever seen...

Yvonne's Cookbook Let's Eat! by Yvonne Hendricks is a book that will delight all those who love to cook and eat. In this book, the author shares her recipes and tips with readers, but in addition to this, she tells personal stories and introduces us...

Coming Into Power is a work in the paranormal adventure, romantic drama, and suspense subgenres and forms the first installment in the Mikayla Tale series. It is best suited to mature adult audiences owing to scenes of violence and sexual content, and Tamara Smith pens...

Lewis Kempfer’s 120 Seats in a Boiler Room: The Creation of a Courageous Professional Theater is a non-fiction drama that would appeal most to a diverse audience of adults and young adults with an interest in learning about how the Boiler Room Theatre in Franklin,...

We often live our lives as secondary characters, not as the main characters and directors that we are. This is largely because we often fail to look inward, into ourselves. We blame our family, friends, and even ourselves for everything. So we just go through...

Flight attendant Lauren Cooper is approached by a military officer, Major Chris Thomason, and three Ukrainian children at Frankfurt Airport. The major asks her to take the children to America and keep them safe while he recovers from life-threatening wounds. Lauren promises to protect the...

A Fragile Hold: Living with Multiple Sclerosis and Other Uncertainties by Ruth Cotton is a poignant autobiography reflecting the author’s life and experiences after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ruth’s narrative follows a distinctive pattern as she...

Scourge is the first book in the Triskellion Saga by Rodney W. McWilliams. Darkness has fallen over New York City, with lives taken in the shadows en masse. A waitress on her way home vanishes. Homeless people are disappearing from the streets at an alarming...

In Broken Pieces: Healing the Girl That Remains Trapped Inside, author Qiana Riley-Jones presents a collection of short stories that explore traumatic experiences and offer insights into navigating life’s challenges. Through the narratives of seven intentionally nameless and ageless females, Riley-Jones guides young girls and...

It is hard to imagine a more beguiling or comforting book for children than Sleep Tight, Pen by Michelle Mae. Pen, the penguin referenced in the title, is all tucked in at bedtime in his favorite fishy pajamas and can’t get to sleep because he...

The Thief and the Historian by Brendan Corbett is the first book in the Runetree Chronicles. Aeda has made a living working as a thief for the Grey Society and, though she has misgivings about stealing, she does what she has to. But when a...

The Aurora Antidote, the first book of the Aurora Anthology, offers a story that leaves readers eager for the next adventure. ELA Hugh masterfully weaves a tale that transports us into the lives of the resilient Dylan Dubois and the enigmatic Kit. Following a tragic...

Circle of Innocents: It Must Remain Unbroken by Stephen D. Curtis weaves an entrancing supernatural narrative that unites ancient forces and familial bonds. Mother and daughter Joanne and Samantha Middleton's idyllic life takes a chilling turn when they become the targets of a malevolent entity...