Life is rarely kind, and Arik, who has been around for a very long time, knew that better than anyone. As a member of the Gargoyle Order, it was his duty to protect the innocent from evil like the Fallen Ones, entities entirely consumed by...

Cold Justice is another Buck Taylor mystery from Chuck Morgan. Buck Taylor is back with another case to crack. A sniper attack at a Colorado ski resort leaves dead and injured behind, and it’s down to Buck and his team to find the killer before...

The Alpha’s Anchor by Riordan Yun revolves around Alpha Herja Falkenberg’s urgent need to stabilize her lethal, solar-linked power, which is spiraling toward fatal burnout. The only way to prevent her death is through the presence of Brand Hartmann, a captured Moon-Wolf who acts as...

“The truth was usually bulletproof, but people looking for it rarely were.” The interesting thing about truth is that it comes at a cost. In Blood Tide: A Harbor Noir Thriller by Daniel P. Douglas, this cost can be steep. Set in Los Angeles in...

The Fog City Murders: A Serial Killer in San Francisco by Jimmy Ray Conner is a murder mystery that takes place against the backdrop of 1960s San Francisco. The story begins with a prologue that sets the tone for the dark and complex narrative that...

Getting Ready for an Earthquake: A Fun and Empowering Guide to Earthquake Safety for Kids by Fei Zheng-Ward is a very important and timely book for pre-school children, but older kids can also learn important lessons from it. It starts out by explaining why and...

Harry by Jack Heape follows Sophie Martin, who attends Pine Lake Writers’ Camp where she meets Lucas Walker, who is deaf. Initially communicating through written notes, Sophie begins learning American Sign Language (ASL) from Lucas. After camp, she proposes to her parents that she train...

Born From War by Patrick Naughton Jr. is a sweeping account of survival, displacement, and renewal. The story centers on a journey that begins in the shadow of armed conflict, where the destruction of homes and the shattering of communities force unimaginable choices. From the...

In Oscar and Number One's Multiplication Adventure by Romilda Byrd, Mrs. Garcia introduces her class to multiplication, explaining it as counting equal groups quickly. She demonstrates with blocks, showing that 2 × 3 = 6, then focuses on multiplying by one. Oscar and his classmates...

Shadows of the Republic by Randall R Reese delves into the concept of a secret cabal, an order established at the very formation of the United States. As the early founding fathers attempted to create their great democratic experiment following the defeat of England in...

Craig Staufenberg's The Girl Who Came Back To Life is the story of a young girl who recently lost her parents. Twelve-year-old Sophie struggles to deal with the loss of her parents, who unexpectedly passed away, sending her to live with her distant grandmother, who...

The Breacher’s Playbook by Tom Hruby and James Pomerantz is a multifaceted novel that combines the intensity of military life with the challenges of personal growth and redemption. The story centers on Deklan Novak, a former Navy SEAL, as he transitions into new roles, whether...

La Crêpe: A Sprinkle of Magic by Marie-Paule Mahoney is a heartwarming tale that blends family traditions, cultural heritage, and a touch of whimsy. Illustrated beautifully by Kendra Heer, the story captures the essence of Candlemas, a day celebrated with crêpes and wishes. The narrative...

Wrath and Reckoning is the third book in Patrick Parker's Max Kenworth Suspense Thriller series. After a devastating attack in New York City, the nefarious culprit is still at large. With the help of Nassar, a representative of the Muslim Brotherhood, Bart Madison, a mercenary,...

In Lights in Cold Rooms, Joan Cusack Handler chronicles her life through meticulous accounts of her physical, emotional, and familial experiences. She recounts growing up in the Bronx as an unusually tall girl, enduring teasing, styes, and boils, while her mother encouraged pride in her...

Sometimes the biggest dreams belong to the smallest creatures. In The Biggest and Brightest Star in the Sea, written and illustrated by Chelsea Paulus, young readers are introduced to a determined sea star named Bellamy, with a dream that’s truly out of this world. He...

Alina: A Song for the Telling by Malve von Hassell is a coming-of-age novel that will draw readers into an intriguing and historical journey back to twelfth-century Jerusalem at the time of the Crusades. Alina and Milos are siblings who have been left orphaned after...

As a child, and growing up, Katherine Mayfield suffered in a way that children should never suffer, yet it happens repeatedly to so many. My heart ached for Katherine as I read the different accounts throughout the book about how her mom treated her, not...

Staying Healthy Living Longer: 7 Powerful Principles for a Healthier You! by Mary Dicaro, PT, is a much-needed book on staying fit. As the author has completed multiple certifications at several institutes and worked as a therapist, her advice should not be taken lightly. Rather...

Along Came Spider: The Making of a Superhero by Michele L. Sayre takes readers on the journey of an ordinary elementary school boy named Alexander (Spider Monroe) who turns into a superhero. The story starts to unfold with Spider facing many external and personal challenges...