There are leaders in every organization; some excel, and some fail. Leadership is earned, but it also needs to be learned. In Denola M. Burton’s Enhancing Your Leadership DNA, she breaks down the core components of leadership into bite-sized pieces. Section one on coaching covers...

Chasing the Bangkok Dragon by K. E. Karl is set in Thailand in 1984. Thomas works for the DEA in the United States and is seconded to the Orson Group, a charity that is a cover for investigating and destroying drug shipments bound for America....

In her memoir Reliance Road, Kate Winn describes growing up on a dairy farm near Whitewater, Wisconsin, where daily life revolves around livestock, crops, school, and the constant work required to keep the farm operating. Her mother, Margaret Rasmussen Winn, a trained chemist who later...

When the Forest Dreams by Andrea Ezerins follows Emma Jablonski, who is living above her family’s Polish bakery on the Upper East Side. A favor draws her into another life. Asked to watch over Veronica Mason, a model recovering from addiction, Emma leaves the routines...

Nancy Hatch Woodward once said, “Snow brings a special kind of magic with it.” There’s definitely an aura of magic around Leo, a young boy in Little Leo and the Snowman Surprise by Akshay. One morning, he wakes up excited for the big day ahead...

No Sanctuary by Graeme Chambers is a skillfully paced mystery that centers on place, characters, and atmosphere. The story starts with a sudden act of violence that impacts a small residential community, turning everyday routines into tense moments filled with suspicion and unease. As investigators...

Shmoopie: A Whole Hug Planet by Sharon Y. Edlin is about a teddy bear who does not look like other bears. The toy factory worker was on a marshmallow ball break, and Shmoopie got stuffed with too much fluff. Shmoopie now has an unusual shape...

The Calm College Method by Dr. Lisa Rouff and Lynda Doepker redirects readers from chasing admissions results they cannot influence, and moves them toward completing things they can finish and verify. Most college stress comes from two errors: treating admission to elite schools as the...

A veterinarian searches for answers when she discovers the body of the local scuba diving instructor on the beach in the cozy mystery novel, Marina Mews: A Coral Shores Veterinary Mystery by DL Mitchell. When Dr. Emily Benton stumbles on the murder of a long-time...

Sam’s Orchid by Daniel Soha moves between memory, imagination, and art with a confident, exploratory voice. At the center of the novel is Samantha Chadwick, a former actress whose past fame and present obscurity attract the attention of Péter, an academic and writer consumed by...

Cuddle up with your kids and their favorite bedtime stuffed toy and watch them fall into a deep sleep as you read the charming picture book, When the Stars Linger: A Soothing Children’s Bedtime Story About Love, Belonging, and Peaceful Sleep by Peggy Kan Hai....

Recruiting to Retain by John William Wright II is a well-written book that offers leaders and recruiters a guide to recruiting, selecting, attracting, and developing talent with excellence. John begins by writing about his background, mentors, and career growth, starting from his first job as...

Murder in Plein Air by Karen Leigh Charles is part of the Becca Flynn Mystery series. Becca traded her role as an artist to become a private investigator, but she never could have predicted her next case would revolve around underwear. Her best friend, Pix,...

In Another Time by Jessie Winterspring is a feel-good time-travel romance spanning decades and exploring love across shifting timelines. In 2020, Leo is twenty-seven and still living with his grandparents. He has been in love for years with a girl he once saw in an...

Santa vs Rocky the Fox by Rita Mendoza and Hector Luciano Jr is filled with Christmas love and joy. Santa is out delivering gifts, but notices that his cookies have been eaten and his warm milk is gone. He discovers a cute fox with sweet,...

Many things make us fearful to the point that fear becomes an everyday experience. This fear is becoming embedded in our lives. Noise from news headlines, regularity of crises, warnings about the end of the world, and general doom and gloom are spelled out by...

A community hunt turns bloody when soldiers from another region attack the peaceful citizens in the exciting fantasy novel, Serenity War (A Noble Series Book) by J.D. Richardson. Several centuries ago, humans left Earth in the Arc and chose to colonize the planet Noble. Everyone...

Dolly Parton once said, “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one,” and that’s just what Annie does in Blooms by Terri Depue. Her already tough day in Seattle takes a turn for the worse, causing her to make a life-altering...

The Hidden Room: A Secret Seekers Mystery by Caren Cantrell is an engaging tale that captures the spirit of adventure and friendship. The story follows Riley and Ava, two curious, determined young girls living in the historic Veil Crest Manor Apartments. When a storm derails...

Cal Carter moves to Gull Island after his divorce, hoping for a fresh start in his grandparents’ cottage. As a boy, he once spent a summer there, with a quiet crush on a girl with auburn hair and the island in her soul. Annie has...