Mario Chávez Jovel’s 15 Disturbing Short Stories of Psychological Mayhem with Killer Endings is a collection of original tales, all with unique, unsettling, and completely unexpected arcs and even more surprising character fates. In The Survivor, a man wakes up buried alive, injured and disoriented,...

Bigfoot Is a Jerk by Julie Ditchburn Patton is a middle-grade paranormal adventure set in southern Ohio. It tells the story of Zander, a twelve-year-old boy who, after being bullied repeatedly as the new kid, has decided not to make friends. His mother thinks making...

Artesia by Kevin Karr is a magical children’s fantasy where siblings Lucas and Lucy go on an unexpected adventure. When they stumble upon a mystical painting by Leonardo Da Vinci during a school museum trip, they are transported to a fantastical realm filled with dragons,...

Godfrey’s Crusade by Mark Howard is an epic fantasy with unforgettable characters and a twisty plot. Young knight Godfrey de Bastogne answers the call to save the Kingdom of Azgald from the dark forces of High Warlord Alvir and the nefarious High Witch Nera. Driven...

The Grass May Not Be Greener is a children's picture book written by Hilary Lawrence and illustrated by Katherine Summerville. It follows a bunny who longs to escape the challenges of being himself by transforming into various creatures with the help of a fairy. The...

Can you forgive and forget? Sometimes, it’s difficult to do. What if you were told that a vicious predator had changed and could be your friend? Could you forgive him/her and go to his/her party? In Hilary Lawrence and Katherine Summerville’s A Leopard Never Changes...

It’s never a good idea to gossip, especially when sharing something that was meant to be kept a secret. In Hilary Lawrence’s Loose Lips Sink Ships, the Royal Pigeon Post is the only means by which the king sends his most secret messages. It was...

In Translucent, Joey Paul delivers a gripping narrative set in a dystopian world where a virus has decimated the adult population, and those left behind face treachery and the struggle for survival. The story follows Zya Monk, a seventeen-year-old girl who, after an attack on...

Reading aloud to preschoolers not only helps them develop essential reading skills but also helps them love to read. I cannot think of a better way to encourage reading aloud than with rhyming picture books like Captain Troublemaker and The Belly Rub Avenger. In it,...

Silly Nana Meets Mr. Moose by Stacey Roberts is a delightful read that combines humor, warmth, and whimsy. Silly Nana went to visit her grandchildren for Christmas. While she sat on her chair and watched them decorate the Christmas tree, she remembered a special story....

The Awkward Optimist: A Field Guide to Human Connection by Hector M. Rodriguez offers a comprehensive look at social interactions. Rodriguez talks about attraction in both the physical and psychological sense, leaning into how shared values, proximity, and personality traits influence relationships. He's got plenty...

Hop on for an exciting adventure in the Arctic with Leigh Doest's Better Together. This rhyming tale follows the story of Patrick, a well-meaning but naive penguin who has a very high opinion of himself. Patrick likes to show off, and what better way to...

The J.O.A.T. Life Lessons From a Jill of All Trades by Kristin Massey is a self-help memoir that follows Massey's journey across multiple fields, leaning into the importance of adaptability and combining skillsets, referred to as “Skill-stitching.” She talks about her time in music, from...

In The Vibrant Sage by Nancy Waring, the author discusses the importance of making wholesome lifestyle choices, engaging in self-care routines, and discovering purpose in all spheres of life. Waring shares an epiphany that encouraged a change in perspective, sparked by a poignant moment during...

Religion and science have often been viewed as institutions promoting opposite schools of thought. But what if they have been compatible all along, merely offering different interpretations of the universe's fundamental governing laws? In Quantum America, David Eshemitan delves into the intrinsic links between science...

Dare to Dream by Amanda LaPera is the first book in the Desert of Dreams series. In it, Kiara ends up in the ironically named desert environment of Lake Los Angeles after her parents’ divorce. Her mother calls it affordable housing, but to Kiara, it’s...

New Star by Lana Christian tells the story of Akilah, a well-renowned astronomer and Persian Magus priest who discovers a star connected to a pivotal Jewish prophecy. In the wake of political tension in Persia, the sudden arrival of this unique star prompts Akilah to...

Bajette's Balloon: The Magic of Smiles by Claudia C Colonna is a picture book for young readers. While looking out the window for her lost cat Rocco, Bajette notices a balloon heading toward the window. It catches her attention, and she bolts outside to see...

The Masa Chronicles: The Copper Scroll by Nicholas Teeguarden follows the journey of Joshua Bennett, an archeology student inspired by his grandfather's story of secret treasures. He learned about an ancient mystery connected to the Dead Sea Scrolls, which got him fixated. He went on...

Deadly Vision by T. D. Severin is a high-concept medical thriller that fuses cutting-edge science with heart-pounding suspense. Set in the volatile intersection of healthcare, politics, and personal ambition, this expertly crafted novel follows Dr. Taylor Abrahms, a pioneer in virtual reality surgery, as he...