The Street Between the Pines by J.J. Alo revolves around the overworked Curtis Reynolds, who is called back home due to a hurricane approaching his Connecticut riverfront house. Reynolds has a lot on his plate between a home life that is deteriorating and the possibility...

The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses by Rocio Aquino and Angel Orengo offers a transformative journey that brings readers to a point where they can say: “You are complete. You are not alone. You are love.” The Orchid is a serene retreat founded...

Shane and the "Sh" Sound: Suzie and Zach Tales for Curious Minds is a wonderful children's picture book. A. R. Parr Burdett helps children who struggle with pronouncing words with the "sh" sound overcome this difficulty. This story encourages perseverance and reminds young readers that...

Master of Music by Marla Himeda is a remarkable fantasy that takes us to the imaginary Bardic Isles. We meet Kaelin, an eleven-year-old orphan. Kaelin has a magical musical gift, but he is scared that his compositions will harm other people. So, he only plays...

Cry of the Kestrel by Marla Himeda, the second book in the Bardic Isles series, is for young adult fans of fantasy, drama, and coming-of-age stories. Kaelin is an apprentice of the Composition Master of Kestrel, Bergid. Kaelin is just thirteen, but he is an...

Everything that happens in Justin Kurian’s The Canticle of Ibiza does so in an ever-present miasma of the mystical. Set, as the title suggests, on the enchanting isle of Ibiza in the late 1980s, this fascinating novel focuses on John, a recently divorced and recently...

Can We Get a Rhinoceros? by Christian Kueng is an entertaining and adorable children's picture book about a little boy who wants to have an unusual pet—a rhinoceros. When he asks his mother for permission to get one, she doesn't like the idea. She tells him they don't...

Race To Novus by R. A. Clarke is a science fiction adventure that revolves around an ultra-high-stakes race on the newly colonized planet Joya, where Finn Rucker and other competitors navigate a dangerous forest using ground vehicles. The race, organized by Governus Corporation, promises land...

Have you ever made a wish upon a star on a clear summer night? Has the wish come true? What if the wish sent you on an intergalactic adventure? In Victoria Gail Oltarsh’s The Boy and The Secret of the Stars, young Eli makes such...

In Search of My Heart is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, interpersonal drama, and religious writing genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Carol Amon McGehe, this intriguing and compelling drama follows Miriam, a young...

Flaming Moderate by Bo Roberts recounts pivotal moments in his life, from facing the Ku Klux Klan's hostility over his anti-integration stance to his involvement in managing the aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and leadership in the 1982 World's Fair. He reflects on...

Shadows Beneath the Shore: Secrets of a Dominican Mine by Victor Acosta is a gripping narrative that weaves historical intrigue and a modern quest for truth. The story follows Tony Costa, an everyday high school senior whose life takes a dramatic turn after his father’s...

William H. Coles’ Guardian of Deceit, which the author narrates, is a coming-of-age novel about how a young Pittsburgh man, Darwin Hastings, comes to terms with the lifestyle of the rich and famous in New York while living with his cousin, famous football player Luther...

Rudy is a down-on-his-luck, 25-year-old who got evicted from his stepparents' house. Debra and Mitchell, his stepparents, want him to grow up and become an independent adult. While moving out, Rudy begins to plot his revenge on them. With little to lose, Rudy decides to...

Split Second Solution is an urban fantasy novel written by Denny Taylor. It was the year 2022, and Word had just thrown herself into the Hudson River to evade the Sick-Reapers. She was resigned to drowning but suddenly found herself on the stone stairs leading...

The Cost to Close by ReShawna Leaven is a non-fiction business and finance book that explores the complexities of real estate transactions. Through engaging stories and practical insights, Leaven highlights common pitfalls and challenges faced by real estate professionals, offering a unique avoidance list to...

Orphans of Avalon is the first entry in the DY51v Series by D.G. Pearse, a gorgeous offering that melds post-apocalyptic elements with the paranormal to create an unforgettable read. The setting is in 2330 when science has experienced tremendous growth while the political landscape is...

In Timothy’s Transformation, Nicholas D. Wynn teaches children to accept themselves as they are. Timothy Greenbottle is a small spotted cucumber beetle who decides he wants to become something else. Through many attempts to be something else, he learns that God made him to be...

Social Media Use and Youth Mental Health by Tina Shelton is a one-stop book that provides clear and detailed information regarding the critical and sensitive interface between social media and the mental well-being of youths. This book is divided into many different sections that consider...

Erik Reisman conducted a dubious business for years, defrauding people of their hard-earned money until his luck eventually ran out. On the eve of his revealing the names of his associates to the authorities, Erik dies mysteriously in his cell, and all eyes turn to...