Auld Lang Secrets is A Saffron Ellis Mystery by April Patterson Clemens. Life is never boring when Saffron Ellis is around, and Wallace Hadley is happy she returned to Ville de Bois. While attending the Stapletons’ New Year's Eve party, Amara, a teen, is murdered....

The Virgin Chronicles is an engaging memoir by Marina DelVecchio about a young woman’s complex relationship with her adoptive mother, Ann. Kathy is used to her mother calling her “putana,” a Greek word with two meanings; a dirty word for the vagina and whore. Little...

Lisa Alfano introduces Prince Leo and Lady Astrid in Deal of Jagged Thornes: A Thorne Chronicles Prequel (The Thorne Chronicles). Leo was the second son of King Percival in Iosia. He and his best friend Brenton were traveling in disguise as commoners. They are accompanied...

Friendship grows when diversity is celebrated, and acceptance is embraced. Why Me, Mama? by Katherine Lockwood takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance through the eyes of Rose, a bird who feels different from her friends. When Rose and her mom invite their...

Wild With All Regrets by E.L. Deards follows the tale of Lucas Conolly, a young man who has seen too many things and lost even more. Meeting Jamie changed Lucas’ life forever; in the same way, his death left just as much of a mark...

Escape to Pelican Lake is a collection of poems, lyrics, and short stories by Will Reuhl. This book is inspired by the author's fun summers at Big Pelican Lake with his family and explores life's randomness. He talks about spending time with his loved ones,...

With an increasingly competitive world and ever-rising stakes, it is imperative for businesses to eliminate human errors in their entirety. It is essential to analyze the root causes behind human errors and find ways to prevent them on a systemic level. Paul Hylenski is a...

Finding Fionn by M.J. Evans centers on the search for Fionn MacCool, a champion and renowned racehorse who became Ireland's national treasure. Fionn's elite position was also much a result of Patrick McCallin's abilities as the jockey who guided him to victory and success....

Sonny Vibes Summer by Tiffany Obeng is a children’s picture book that celebrates the joy of summer. The tale follows a little boy as he enjoys the different activities you can do during summer vacation. Experience the season’s simple pleasures and adventures. From playing outside...

Tlana has done everything she can to fit in with the Ikayotli, a totalitarian society that rejects and discriminates against her people, the Paghahan. Tlana has changed her name, become a promising student, and ignored insulting remarks from her peers. Her devotion to Yaua, the...

Equal parts hopeful and poignant, By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go by Joanne Greene chronicles tragic and moving moments, providing powerful reflections on overcoming tragedy, loss, and pain. Life changes suddenly for Greene when she is hit by a car at a crosswalk. The...

The literary fiction novel Those People Behind Us by Mary Camarillo is set in a suburban neighborhood in Wellington Beach, where a compilation of residents contend with personal strife and intersecting lives. Keith Nelson, having clashed with his father, lives in his car; Ray Murdoch...

Why do people climb mountains? For generations, some humans have chosen to venture where no ordinary mortal should go. Despite the danger of avalanches, hypoxia, and getting trapped, they still hunger to reach the summit and conquer the mountain. In Reflections on Mountaineering: A Journey...

In$ured to the Hilt: A John Smith Mystery is a work of fiction in the murder mystery, suspense, and interpersonal drama subgenres. Best suited to the general adult reading audience, it was penned by author Charlotte Stuart. In this compelling mystery drama filled with sudden...

As a neurodivergent kid and an easy target for vicious bullies, CeeCee has never had a peaceful day in school. Her frequent lapses of focus and slipping grades concern her teachers and the counselor. Although Trudy has always been a calming presence, a sudden fallout...

Kris and Kate’s Next Adventure Out to the Wide Wide Sea by Ruth Finnegan, with illustrations by Abby Smith, is the third book in The Kate-Pearl Series. In this adventurous picture book for children, two siblings, Kris and Kate, find a boat and set sail...

News of unusual violent incidents happening around the world has filtered into Oakland in bits and pieces but the residents of the city take little notice of this. Not until similar happenings occur within the city and deranged-looking people show up gibbering an unusual name....

Behind the Lies is a corporate mystery thriller by Maren Cooper. Will Franklin is the COO of one of America's most prominent biotech companies, BioteKem, being groomed by the legendary Chet Sutherland to take over the mantle of CEO. But Will's life turns upside down...

Deep Craving: A Collection of Poems by Joe Giampaolo is an insightful collection of poetry that beautifully shares the complexities of humanity and the intricacies of relationships. The poems are divided into four parts: Love, Pain, Essence, and Social Justice. The theme of Love is...

Brenda Murphy's When Light Breaks Through is a well-researched historical novel based on the 1692 Salem Village witchcraft trials in Massachusetts. The characters are based on actual figures of the time. At the story's core is the challenge of helping a deeply divided community to...