Adam and Ava Trade Places by Betty Collier is part of the Adam and Ava Books series. Ava and Adam are 6-year-old twins, always looking for adventure and fun, but when Ava decides she and Adam should swap places to trick people, something is bound...

The last words from Hinda’s father (Tatae in Yiddish) were: “You will live, and you will tell.” It has taken many years for her story to be written from eleven audio tapes that Hinda Mondlak Goldman recorded before she died in 1985. Tatae’s Promise by...

“Food is more than sustenance, it’s a shared language of love, history, and community.” I love these opening lines in the Introduction to Lana Taylor Stuart’s My Southern Table. Food is much more than what we eat to survive: it defines who we are and...

Angela Ellen Grey pens 305 poems relating to the Dakota Sioux people in her book, Bdóte. During a fishing trip in Bdóte with her father, Evie falls asleep under the shady trees on Pike Island. Evie wakes up in 1862 with another young teen girl,...

On the Receiving End: A Memoir of a Nurse Who Met, Tackled, and Overcame Insurmountable Obstacles by Shelia J. Brooks is a book that came to me at just the right time. I unexpectedly had to say goodbye to my beloved senior dog and was...

Hop on for a fantastical adventure with Michael Alan Fischer's The Puckford 7: Ice Hockey Adventure. In the snowy little town of Puckford Falls, every child dreams of winning the Puckford Cup Trophy. The Puckford 7, consisting of brothers Steve, Jamie, and Bobby Starr and...

Summer of Mud is a work of fiction in the coming of age, recent historical fiction, and slice-of-life subgenres. The work is best suited to mature teen and adult readers. Penned by author Rebecca Bischoff, the plot follows twelve-year-old Scoob, a musical prodigy dreaming of...

On the Edge by Gracie C McKeever is as educational as it is entertaining. While mainstream depictions of BDSM scenes have focused largely on salacious propositions and shock value, the author has gone to great lengths to make sure that her readers understand how Dom/sub...

Treat yourself to an inspirational tale about working for the greater good with L.T. Bailey's Bridging Between. Aunewu is a precocious ten-year-old child from Africa who suddenly finds himself blessed by visions from the Great Source, receiving guidance on how to change the world for...

At The Edge Of The Ice is penned by author Carolyn Armstrong in the adventure, climate fiction, and animal life subgenres. It is the first book in the Eco Warriors series. The work is intended for independent readers in the 10 to 12 years range....

Ghost Writers: The Haunting of Lake Lucy by Sandy Deutscher Green is a unique and eerie novel-in-verse that captivates readers from the very first page. The story follows 13-year-old Jayce, who, during a lakeside summer vacation, becomes convinced that the ghost haunting his nightmares lives...

Relationships are a vital part of human existence. Whether platonic or romantic, people want to have a relationship with someone else, everyone wants to experience love. Relationships may either “make you” or “break you” and it is very important to make wise choices when choosing...

Penned by author Alfredo Botello, 180 Days is a work of fiction in the literary, drama, relationships, and family life subgenres. It is best suited to adult readers owing to some strong language, as well as sexual references and discussion of suicide. The plot follows...

Uncharted: A Widow's Journey Back to Life and Love Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway by Barbara A. Busenbark is a memoir about the author’s journey to overcoming loss and slowly rebuilding her life. Barbara’s husband, Rick, unexpectedly passes away after thirty years of marriage. With the...

Quantum Mind by MD Hanley is a science-fiction thriller that will surprise and intrigue. Kat and Pat are twins who have discovered something amazing; the earth itself is alive, it is sentient. They meet Alder, a visitor from a distant planet, who was sent to...

Relic Rapture by EDD Jordan is Book 2 in the Benchmark Legacy Series about a group of people caught up in a tangled web of traveling backward, and occasionally forward, in time. Whereas book one sets the stage by introducing us to the main characters...

Learning to act with kindness is essential for children to understand their feelings and those of others. This is necessary for strengthening friendships and overcoming obstacles, as shown in The Garden Encounter. EDD Jordan tells the story of Filbert the chipmunk who has a garden...

With hectic schedules and rising costs, making travel plans with friends or family can become a chore. But with the advent of ChatGPT, planning for a vacation doesn't seem out of reach for the general populace anymore. With a career background in the travel and...

Magenta is a captivating story that follows the journey of a small black cat named Magenta, who yearns for a loving family and a place to call home. She is lost, wet, hungry, and alone when she discovers a fairy door in the woods. Author...

Adam and Ava Are Not Taken by Betty Collier is a story with a compelling message for young children. It is about twin siblings, Adam and Ava. Being young is not always easy. Adam comforts his sister, Ava, and changes her skewed and incorrect outlook...