It is the 1970s. Laura Heyns, a South African poet, arrives in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, a scenic village on the French Riviera, at the invitation of her friend David. All Laura wants is to unwind and forget all life’s troubles. Or perhaps follow her dream of settling...

Teenagers face unique challenges. Parental expectations and academic pressure aside, discovering one's true self while navigating the rigors of teenage life isn't easy. With Glow Up! Self-Love & Spirituality for Teens, author Charlotte Swift sets out to help teenagers navigate life's various challenges with confidence...

The Stress Rx by Dr. Trupti Gokani is a powerful prescription for holistic well-being, written by a neurologist who blends modern brain science with ancient Ayurvedic wisdom. This is a work that draws on decades of clinical experience, and the doctor’s unique Three Brain Model™...

Our Own Little Bubble by Sarah Towns is a sun-drenched romance packed with longing, wit, and a slow-burning love story that just drew me in immediately and kept me enraptured from cover to cover. We find ourselves basking in the golden glow of summer campfires...

Jessica Levine's Three Cousins unfolds beautifully in the constantly changing tide of America in the 1970s, during a period of opportunity, resistance, and personal reinvention. Julia, Anna, and Robin are cousins united by blood, goodwill, and the clutter that typically emerges when a person decides...

Circle of Sawdust, penned by Rob Mermin, is a circus performer’s memoir about a life lived under the big top. Beginning in the late 1960s, Rob chronicles his experiences in many different circuses through visual and written snapshots. For Rob, being a circus performer is...

At First Light by Walt Larimore and Mike Yorkey is the biography of Phil Larimore, who was raised in Memphis during the 1930s and mastered navigation, survival, and horseback riding from a young age. Having trouble academically, he was sent to a military school, which...

Ugly Dog Sweaters and Other Indignities by Ken Van Camp is a humorous short story anthology narrated by Keke, a clever dog offering a canine’s-eye view of human life. In Pawprints in the Concrete, Keke and her human share a lazy afternoon in a hammock,...

The Hag Stone by W. J. Small, set in late medieval England, reveals societal forces that frighteningly still shape women’s lives in subtle, systemic, and sometimes deeply personal ways. Cecily Heaton has just received news of her husband Ellis’s death on the battlefield of Calais....

Bo the Boat is a children’s picture book by Clare Short. Bo the Boat rises early every morning because he has a busy day, and then he picks up Captain Mo. A friend carrying cars across the bay tells them to have a nice day....

In MJ Fabel's Fractured Fumbles, Ziggy Poppin is a resourceful little gnome who enjoys a simple existence. His life is occupied with rummaging for trinkets, stealing crops from Old Tom (a human farmer), and helping his sister run their small local pub. Life is tranquil...

The Roses of Port Townsend is a supernatural mystery by Ethel Steinmetz Marmont. Mandy Rose and her two sons, Max and Oscar, move to Port Townsend. She hopes for a better life after losing her job and the disappearance of her husband, Richard "Rick" Rose....

The Awakening Matrix of Poseidon by Soheila Dadkhah follows Poseidon, who, after a festival with the gods, hears a mysterious voice named Love promising transformation beyond possession. Intrigued, Poseidon embarks on a perilous journey to understand love’s true nature. Stripped of his crown and trident,...

It's undeniable that a child's mental health struggles take a toll on the entire family, especially mothers. What do you do when your child is suffering from anxiety, depression, or self-harm? Drawing on her personal experiences, Jenn Robb presents Warrior Mom Rising, a transformative guide...

Domnica Rădulescu’s My Father’s Orchards is a multi-layered historical novel that masterfully blends memory, trauma, folklore, and political critique through an intensely personal lens. Told through the voice of Corina Angelescu, a Romanian-American woman who returns to her homeland in 2015, the novel excavates the...

The Warlock by Michael J. Andrisano Sr. returns readers to the magical world of the O’Flynn family in the third installment of the Harold & Megan Adventures. After surviving mythic encounters in Ireland, the family comes home to New Jersey hoping for normalcy, but high...

The Magic Crystal: A Magical Adventure That Prepares Young Minds for the World by Billie Moon is a well-written picture book that inspires kids' minds. While this story is not structured like a traditional narrative, it offers an interactive experience where Billie presents scenes in...

Father, the More Loving One by Kiki Denis is a tender, poetic memoir told through the eyes of a daughter cherishing the memory and secret world she once shared with her father. The story unfolds in poignant vignettes like snowy nights, bedtime poems, and quiet...

Greenville: A Collection of Short Stories by Jayla Hall Cabrera is a captivating collection of interconnected short stories that touch upon the challenges of growing up, sisterhood, parenthood, friendship, and more. Narrated in the first person, each story illustrates the joys and sorrows of childhood...

In The Art of an Enlightened Woman, Sarah Voldeng defines empowerment as internal personal power derived from strength, confidence, and responsibility for one’s choices. She references Socrates on self-knowledge and continuous learning as foundational to empowerment. Voldeng’s Formula Factor Theory balances energizing “fill factors” and...