In The Polar Bears' Journey, a children's picture book by Tuula Pere, Nanu is in trouble. The bears' ice slide is slowly disappearing, and his home is melting too. Father went out on a hunting trip and hasn't returned yet. The melting ice drives Mom...

Traveling Companions (Survival Stories) by Tuula Pere is an adventure story. A landslide has devastated a tiny community in the mountains in Nepal, forcing the inhabitants to leave on a treacherous journey to safety. All except for three. Tony, the rope-maker's son has an...

In Why Americans Have It All Wrong: An Alternative Way to Find Happiness, author David Rosenfield urges readers to consider exchanging their current lifestyle for one that is more enjoyable and satisfying. He starts by writing about the widespread dissatisfaction that many Americans have with...

Who knew farting could bring so many achievements to a person? This is the story of Peter Pooter, who farted himself to glory (pun intended). Peter discovered that eating beans could produce explosive farts and he made sure he used these smelly farts to his...

Circus Dogs Roscoe and Rolly by Tuula Pere is a sweet and endearing children’s book about friendship, age, and compassion. The story follows Roscoe, a circus dog, who has been experiencing difficulties due to aging as he finds it harder and harder to perform once-easy...

Temporary Beauty: A Memoir about Panic Disorder and Finding Purpose through Art and Meditation by Myles Katherine Coleman offers an intimate, poignant look into the author's battles with mental health and her journey toward self-acceptance through art and mindfulness. Coleman divides her memoir into six...

The Fox and the Election Fraud by Tuula Pere is book 5 in a series of tales about Francis who never seems to learn his lessons about life. Always a schemer, always thinking about how he can get ahead without thinking about anyone else, Francis...

A Freezing Ski Trip is the fourth book in the I Did It Series by Tuula Pere. Siblings Liam and Lily are ready for a ski trip over a frozen lake to Pine Cottage but without their parents. After listening to their parents' advice, they...

When a gardener notices a rare Parrot Tail lily growing in his garden, his enthusiasm for what this discovery might bring causes him to focus solely on the new flower to the detriment of his garden’s other lovely flowers. Author Tuula Pere weaves an important...

Just My Life by Charles J. Rouse is an evocative and heartfelt memoir that transports readers back to a simpler time when the joy of life's small moments shone brightly. Rouse masterfully captures childhood innocence, recounting his early memories growing up in Trenton, New Jersey,...

Cherry Blossom Blues by Virlana Kardash is a captivating tale that expertly blends romance, mystery, and legal suspense elements. Set against the politically charged backdrop of Washington, D.C., the novel introduces us to Susanna Bailey, a strong yet vulnerable court reporter. What begins as a...

The At-Your-Beck Felicity Conveyor by Dolly Gray Landon is an audaciously satirical novel that delves into the bizarre intersections of morality, justice, and the modern consumerist experience. At its core is Justyce Dreadmiller, a grocery store owner whose obsessive quest to bring a young kleptomaniac,...

The False Queen is a fitting title for this fable by Tuula Pere. One drizzly morning, Viola steps onto Swing Island, wearing a white lace dress and a toy crown, and by midday, the little fairy island population had convinced itself that a queen from...

The magical, charming children’s story, Leo, the Little Wanderer by Tuula Pere takes young readers to thrilling places in exciting adventures filled with unforgettable moments and splendid sights. Though Leo loves to watch the scenery around his home, he decides to pack his bag and...

Joan Donaldson crafts Lizzie and William’s love story beautifully in Ae Fond Kiss: Love Blossoms in Tennessee, a remarkable, hope-filled romance novel set in a close-knit community in the Appalachian Mountains. Following the death of her fiancé, Lizzie Walker wrestles with despair that almost overwhelms...

Sea Change, the first book of the Row v. Wave series by RK Preston, follows Andrea and Keith as they set out on a global sailing adventure aboard their 37-foot sailboat. The story traces their romantic journey as they battle the unpredictable ocean, harsh weather,...

The Healer Cat by Tuula Pere, illustrated by Klaudia Bezak, is an adventurous children's book that follows Celesse, a healer cat known for her gentle demeanor and magical abilities. One snowy night, her tranquil life is interrupted when a frantic mother hare arrives seeking help....

It’s the year 1866 and a ship named the General Grant is on its way from Australia to London with a cargo of gold, a lot of gold. Running into very bad weather, the General Grant is wrecked on an island off the coast of...

In Adele and the Whispering Garden, Polly Richards invites children to discover a love of gardening and magic. Adele is a curious girl with a big heart. Upon moving into her new home, she decides to explore. In her backyard, she finds the entrance to...

Noah Zark: What Do You Do When Your House Is a Zoo? by Susan Polk Van Dusen is a delightful rhyming picture book for young readers who love animals. Like many young children, Noah prefers animal friends to human ones. Unlike most children, though, his...