Lost in The Ark by Val Agnew is a powerful coming-of-age story that explores family, faith, religion, and independence. Kate Bennett and her sisters learned three things from their mother: how to cook, how to clean a house, and most importantly, to leave her the...

Perception by J.A. McGovern and the Perception Team is a compilation of original work that covers a vast array of topics and diversity in media styles. While McGovern has collated the pieces into a single volume and has made sharing it possible, and accessible to...

Frederick Falloy has a mystery on his hands. A young actress hires him to assist her in making sense of an item she was given in a case of mistaken identity by a stranger just before he was killed. Frederick realizes the curious thing is...

Treat yourself to a riveting anthology of flash fiction and literary short stories with Worth: Short Fiction Collection by Sheila Mae Bitts. The book contains a diverse selection of stories covering a wide range of styles and genres, exploring the human condition in its various...

When the Muse Speaks is a collection of thought-provoking poems by Kiana Donae. The book is divided into four parts. The first is Voices of Pride, poems about the oppression of black people and their fight for justice and what they deserve. The second section...

Rachel is pregnant. Her boyfriend, Chris, would be thrilled if he knew. But, instead of telling him, she runs away to have the baby and gives it up for adoption. Anna wants nothing more than to be a mother, but she has been unable to...

Lynette is only ten when she loses her father. Since her mother left, her maternal family seems hesitant to take her in. Her sickly looks and odd behavior worsen matters, but her great-great-aunt Magnolia (Mag) volunteers to raise Lynette. Although old and frail, Aunt Mag...

Far off on the horizon, on top of a great waterfall that overlooks a deep valley, stands a walled community called Taliver. Not too far beyond its protective wall lies an unforgiving and desolate landscape, where biting cold, treacherous storms and horrifying creatures roam, relentlessly...

Who doesn’t enjoy taking a road trip and exploring the open road before you? Lisa Creech Saleh, her husband Mounir, and their son Jaden took a road trip along the historic Route 66. In her travel adventure, 66 Dreams: Life Lessons from the Mother Road,...

I enjoyed What’s In a Cloud? by William Palumbo so very much, and my compliments to the illustrator, Nate Mayers, as well. His depiction of our little heroine, Aaliyah, caught my attention right away, especially when reading the title of the book. The puff balls...

In The Dance Between by Christopher Katalinas, Sevi's life is limited to the shadowy tunnels, where he lives with his closest companion, Lily, and forages for food while occasionally being threatened by a grumpy firedrake. When a flying ship shows up, they are compelled to...

Love is the central theme of Angel I. Hawkins' first poetry collection, Velvet. This book is divided into three sections with free verse poems in which the author reveals her innermost thoughts and feelings. The poems draw inspiration from objects (a telephone, fabric, lipstick), places...

The Book is a work of fiction in the science fiction, action, and adventure genres. Penned by author G. Ron Prida, this engrossing novel introduces readers to a dire situation where humanity faces annihilation, yet the one person who can prevent it remains unaware of...

Certain Sensibilities by Sondra Rice Newman is the unusual, slow-burning romance of a May-December relationship. As the plot unfolds, Elizabeth is a new resident at an assisted living facility in Tucson, Arizona. Her attending nurse is a tall, dark, and handsome young man named Cary....

Big Love and War Horse by Shallen Anne Chitwood is a deeply moving story set against the backdrop of the 1942 bombings off the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Following the Deacon family during and after the Great Depression, the novel delves into their struggles...

In Zip Line: Aftermath by P. Anthony Michael, Neal is married to Gail, and they are expecting twins soon. Neal seems to have special powers as he is the one who discovers Gail is pregnant with boys even before any test. He is also able...

Saved in Time: An Escape Story is a sci-fi political thriller written by Francis Mont. At a random garage sale, Zack Dougall gets his hands on a device that he names the Time Scope. It allows him to observe events from the past by entering...

Ghost by Lea Tonin is one of the most unusual memoirs I have ever read…and I have read a lot of memoirs! When Lea is 14, going on 15, she can no longer withstand the constant brutality of her Japanese stepfather. Any infractions or challenges...

In Hollow by Shaun Allan, we are introduced to married couple Gwen and Amanda, along with their two daughters, Grace and Alexandra. Gwen felt a void in herself and decided to conduct an experiment to see if she could fill it. She contemplated taking someone's...

Wolff's Law: A Memoir by Brian Harrison is a profound reflection on resilience, self-discovery, and the emotional complexities of life. Harrison’s narrative weaves through a lifetime of personal trials, from family struggles and relationship challenges to career setbacks and self-reinvention. Each chapter unearths formative memories,...