For a brilliant intelligence analyst, a forced vacation can feel like a life sentence. In Dangerous Decisions by Evie Jacobs, Angie certainly feels like she’s in jail when she’s forced to take a month-long leave from her high-stakes job. She’s been a workaholic since her...

Fifteen-year-old Jessie Oliver, a late-developing empath, was grappling with her unique abilities, and it was all taking a toll on her. Apart from having seizures and her health deteriorating, she could not control her lapses into the in-between world, a realm between the dead and...

You Just Survive by Jeffrey Sabins is a profound memoir depicting the life of a Marine and the events that transpire after war. Sabins speaks about his harrowing tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also mentions the quieter, more difficult battles: the nightmares that do...

Bixby the Peacock on Maple Street by Shani T. Night introduces a peacock named Sir Bixby, walking along the sidewalk on a sunny day and stopping around the neighborhood. He passes by mailboxes, gates, and gardens, pausing briefly to eat from a neighbor’s plate. Bixby...

Sienna Larsen is a typical bored college student on semester break. It’s too hot to go out and do anything, and she’s sick of doomscrolling. Then she stumbles upon a video of the reopening of an old theme park called Sokolov Park. The name triggers...

The End of All Things by Eleanor Wells is the story of Emma, a young woman thinking about her life and the friendships that have shaped her past and ultimately who she has become. Set in Vermont, the narrative shifts between the present and her...

In The Secret of Hunter Mountain by Julie Anne Stratton, Gerlinde, recovering from assault, faces a prophecy in her family’s herbal book about a silver box and a quest tied to her Faith-Keeper role. She enlists her cousin Sarah, and they travel to Hunter Mountain,...

Diaries of a Borderline by Blue Evergarden is a collection of original poetry, ranging in length, tone, and tenor, each connecting a facet of Evergarden's voice. In Diaries of a Borderline XXIII, she drifts through darkness as monsters steal her joy, but she still glimpses...

Tiny Liger by Sabrina Edralin is a well-written book that aims to help children develop self-love and build their self-esteem. Liger, an animal whose father is a lion and mother is a tiger, feels unhappy about its identity and wishes to be like other animals....

Metaphysical Sherpa by Nick D. Mirisola is a well-written book that takes readers on an intriguing journey of metaphysical inquiry and spiritual understanding. It talks about Mirisola's claims of being an incarnation of several historical and mythological figures, amongst which are Ganesh, Manjushri, Archangel Raphael,...

Achieving the Unknown by Ramit Soni is a guide for leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries navigating the complexities of uncertainty. The book challenges traditional goal-setting methods by offering a flexible framework that emphasizes mindfulness, adaptability, and personal growth. It is structured around key principles such as...

Jemima Jellyfish: Just a Little Bit Jealous by Gensy James offers a delightful glimpse into the colorful underwater world of a jellyfish named Jemima and her animated family. She lives in a jumbo-sized home with her many siblings. The story sparkles with exciting preparations for...

Sadie Swan: A Story About Stealing by Gensy James welcomes young readers to a sparkling lakeside setting filled with tender moments and thoughtful lessons. The story follows Sadie, a young swan who loves her family, enjoys going to school, and treasures time with her friends....

Son of Empire is the second book in the Dodecahedral Space Empire series by S. A. Melia. Set within a twelve-planet dominion, the novel follows Prince Teodor, the Emperor’s only heir, who has been kidnapped by mysterious cyborgs. With his life hanging in the balance,...

Soldier of Empire by S. A. Melia is a mesmerizing YA science fiction novel that will appeal to fans of epic fantasy. The story follows King Teodor of Earth as he struggles to maintain his claim to power in the midst of political intrigue, alien...

Captain of Empire is the fourth book in the Dodecahedral Space Empire series by S. A. Melia. King Teodor, stripped of his crown and trapped on the alien world of Sas Darona, must survive among the mysterious Spider Riders, a people whose motives and loyalties...

The fascinating color-changing power of chameleons turns into a charming, vibrant story in The Chameleon Who Couldn’t Change Colors by author and illustrator Nielle P. Marques. Deep in a lush, tropical forest, Frilly is a chameleon who laments her inability to shift beyond various shades...

Falling on Southport is a thriller mystery by M.J. Slater. Abigail "Abby" Lethican comes from a family of influential politicians from Chicago. In college, she was swept off her feet by the charms of Jim Hardy, an ambitious man who would later go on to...

A dead media professional, a missing suit, and a sex scandal that will test Frank Leland’s resolve. Working Stiff by Bill Krieger is a gripping, fast-paced murder mystery set in 1970s New York. Following his divorce and his resignation from the police force, Frank Leland...

When Dreams Float is the first book in the Black Love Series by Dorothy Elizabeth Love. When Dr. Winston Knight, a Texas-based medical practitioner, attends a medical conference in Papeete, Tahiti, he meets Melanie McDae, an adventurous travel blogger and writer. From the moment Winston...