In Why Americans Have It All Wrong: An Alternative Way to Find Happiness, author David Rosenfield urges readers to consider exchanging their current lifestyle for one that is more enjoyable and satisfying. He starts by writing about the widespread dissatisfaction that many Americans have with...

Brown Mule 7 by Mike Toyne is based on the letters home that were written by Mike’s brother, Leon Toyne, while he served in Vietnam during the war. Most of the letters are written to his grandparents, and some to his parents, and describe day-to-day...

The Magic of Children: Reminders for a Happy Life by Jeanne Holmberg is a heartwarming children's picture book that celebrates the invaluable lessons adults can learn from children. While parents and guardians have the responsibility to nurture and raise kids to be kind and loving...

In his memoir Frightened Pilgrim, James O. Mallon recounts his life journey from Northern Ireland to America, detailing personal and professional experiences across decades. Born in County Armagh, Mallon grew up in a rural Catholic community marked by financial hardship and familial tragedies, including a...

It’s the year 1866 and a ship named the General Grant is on its way from Australia to London with a cargo of gold, a lot of gold. Running into very bad weather, the General Grant is wrecked on an island off the coast of...

Circumcision: How an Ancient Ritual Became a Questionable Surgery by Kenneth S. Lipman investigates the historical, cultural, religious, and medical dimensions of circumcision. He brings up the foreskin's anatomical role in protection, lubrication, and sexual sensitivity, speaking on its importance in male genital health. Lipman...

Noah Zark: What Do You Do When Your House Is a Zoo? by Susan Polk Van Dusen is a delightful rhyming picture book for young readers who love animals. Like many young children, Noah prefers animal friends to human ones. Unlike most children, though, his...

The Duck Who Couldn't Swim by Lee Porter is a children's picture book that follows the adventures of a young duckling who struggles to swim. Marigold has everything she could have wished for as a young duck -- a loving family and a home near...

The Legend of Valentine by Sheldon Collins follows Valentine Romanus, a Roman soldier in 3rd-century Rome, who saves an empress during a raid. Pining over a prior love, Valentine sleeps with a married noblewoman with connections to power players like General Claudius. He also forms...

Anxiety, stress, and depression plague modern society. We struggle to find true friends despite the opportunities offered by social media. We often feel lonely, isolated, and misunderstood. The lavish lifestyles advertised on TV and the internet are not affordable for everyone. As a result, we...

Alpha Beta Gamma by Malabika Ray follows Srija, known as Sri, a physics student who becomes embroiled in the murder investigation of two professors, Reza and Helena, both killed under extraordinary circumstances. Sri is approached by Neil Basu, a police officer with a possible connection...

The memoir, Barely Visible: Mothering a Son Through His Misunderstood Autism, follows author Kathleen Somers' path as a mother raising her son, Jack, who has Asperger syndrome. Somers shares the impact of the loss of her first child, Angela, and the subsequent birth of Jack,...

Retirement Planning That Delivers by Pete Bosse PhD CFP offers a unique look at ways to better your perspective on retirement and your future. Not only will you learn how to persevere through life's challenges to achieve the things that matter most, but you will...

Replays: Short Stories by a Jersey Guy by Gary Hawthorn takes readers on a captivating journey through New Jersey's suburban landscape. This collection of stories centered around life in suburban Trenton and its surroundings captures the essence of everyday life through a lens of humor,...

Espionage Down Under by L. K. Tompkins plunges readers into a complex web of international intrigue as covert intelligence agent Jack Kirkpatrick investigates a disappearance in Cairns, Australia. When his search for Christopher Toby uncovers connections to Russian espionage, Jack must work alongside Australian Federal...

Josh Bottomly's Eucatastrophe is an engaging exploration of personal crisis and triumph over life’s profound challenges. With an introspective tone, Bottomly delves into his experiences of grappling with mental health, particularly depression, and the indelible impact it has had on his personal and professional life....

Boo Bear's Light: an ABC Adventure by Catherine Ann Russell features the alphabet in a fun story. Boo Bear's Mama has just made a delicious apple cake, but where is Boo Bear? Boo Bear is cozied up in a tree, reading a book. When he...

Geri o Shimasu by Alia Luria is a memoir of her time as a law student in Tokyo in the early 2000s, where she was thrust head-first into adjusting to a foreign culture. She finds herself muddling through health issues and everyday hurdles, from securing...

If you are a parent (or like me, a proud aunt!), one of the hardest tasks is understanding how to talk to your child about challenging events or news. You want to protect your child or loved one from any harm, but you also want...

Verses of the Broken: Echoes From A Fractured Mind by Nyx Thorn is an intense and deeply honest collection of poetry that doesn’t shy away from tough emotions. It dives straight into trauma, fear, and resilience, laying everything bare in a way that feels both...