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...

Written between 1987 and 1994, Dead in the Heart is an emotionally poignant collection of poems by David Marr. These poems cover a variety of themes and topics, as seen from the perspective of a young adult trying to find their place in the world....

When Your Mother Calls You Home by Tracie Ball is her memoir that shares how Tracie worked on healing herself from past wounds and finding happiness. The book opens with Tracie living with her partner André and working together on a reforestation project in Ecuador....

Josephine Jordin delivers spicy romantic suspense in Ready for a Storm. Ava Ellis is slowly rebuilding her acting career and her heart. After returning home from a four-week stint in front of the camera, Ava is looking forward to much-needed rest and quiet. The last...

Matthew Check’s memoir, What Would Philip Roth Do?, is an exploration of music, identity, love, and self-discovery. Framed by a fictional conversation with novelist Philip Roth, the book combines humor, cultural insight, and personal stories into an engaging tale. The Roth figure acts as a...

We don’t choose the families we are born into, yet they are the people who have the most profound impact on our lives. Our experiences with family, to a great extent, influence and shape our opinions, beliefs, and mental health, among other things. Most people...

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Little Amish Girl by Viola Estrella shares a similar thought process. It centers on Ivy, an Amish girl who must endure going from one foster home to another...

The Boy by Reno Bachman is the story of a young boy who carries the heavy burdens of fear, anger, and grief after losing everything he holds dear. On a fateful night, he witnesses his father's murder and the destruction of his home. However, the...

Santa the Dragon: The Three Lights of Christmas by LJL is a magical story that captures the holiday spirit. The story follows young Leo, a thoughtful and imaginative boy, as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure with Shenlong Claus, the Dragon Santa. Together, they cross...

My Side of the World and Other Tales of Death by Beka Wueste is a haunting collection that examines mortality not as a distant, shadowy figure but as a close and personal companion. This eight-story anthology portrays death in unexpected ways: sometimes gentle, sometimes fierce,...

Mr. Wiz and The Dragon by Alex Stears tells the story of Mr. Wiz, a wizard who lives in the land of Moo, nestled within Windy Wood. Mr. Wiz is an unconventional and caring wizard. However, he is not particularly skilled, as his spells often...

The Absurd Burden of Family: A Cautionary Tale by H&S Alvaurence is a fantasy that begins with Lady Eugenia Gastrell, a wealthy London noblewoman, who has two sons under very different circumstances. Simon, her first, is fathered by a faerie and inherits magical traits, while...

The Preacher’s Son by T.R. Brown explores faith, family, and the complexities of relationships. Set in the Carolinas, the novel follows Caleb Boone, the son of a Southern Baptist minister, as he returns home after his father, Elijah Boone, dies. What begins as a journey...

John Doe Does Not Suck by Kathryn Berla is about John, a 317-year-old vampire trying to live a regular life as a 17-year-old boy in the modern world. John hides his true identity while struggling with anxiety, OCD, and loneliness. He has a pretty unique...

Cody’s Whisper by Malia Grace is a gentle story about a young coyote named Cody who feels overwhelmed by the noisy school around him and struggles to fit in. Longing for a safe haven, he slips into the forest, where he follows the hushed call...