Lessons Learned: A Teacher and Coach Reflects by Michael F. Burke, Sr. is a heartfelt collection of essays that takes readers through the author’s life as both an educator and a learner. The book opens with vivid stories from Burke’s childhood, like the unforgettable “moonshine...

Get Real, Lucille by Laura Petrisin is a children's book that follows Lucille, a rubber chicken used in a circus act by her partner, Peaches. Though the audience laughs, Lucille feels unappreciated and longs to be a real chicken. One day, she escapes the circus...

Struth Mate! by Ava Forme continues the search for meaning by building on a model of existence introduced in the first book of the Struth! series. Drawing on history, religion, science, and philosophy, the stories lean into a structured framework based on actual historical events...

Merlin's Magical Music Island by James T. Campbell is a well-written book that introduces kids to the beauty of music. Melody and her twin brother, Mute, are the youngest notes in the piece, and they were excited to perform. While waiting for their staff placement...

Against All Odds by Tristian Smith is a well-written memoir and a compelling call to learn from the struggles and triumphs of Tristian’s journey through the foster care system. The author writes about his background growing up in hardship and poverty, and the tragic death...

Narrated in free verse, Color Me Skye is written by Gloria G. Adams. Skye Schuster is a twelve-year-old math prodigy. Life hasn't been the same for Skye ever since her mom married a man she calls "Dim Tim." Skye still misses her father, whom she...

The Hunter’s Craft by Stephen Olsen presents a haunting and profoundly disturbing portrayal of a man’s addiction. In this unsettling work, Stephen reveals the motivations behind his addiction to killing, describing it as an addiction stemming from the emotional detachment and isolation he experienced as...

Bee-Coming Strong is a heartwarming children's picture book written by Anandamayi Baker, with illustrations by Akiko Martinache. The story follows the adventures of Jazianzza Buzzabee, a curious honeybee who lives in a tree trunk with her family. Despite coming from a large family, Jazianzza often...

When seventeen-year-old Noelle Ehrlich, an aspiring ballet dancer, is asked to pick up her younger sister, Whitney, from day camp because their mother, Joanna, has not, she immediately knows something is wrong. This was so unlike their mother. After several failed attempts to reach her,...

The Adventures of Peanut, Butter, Jelly, and Banana: Family Roots and Big Questions by Mariela G. George is a delightful and imaginative tale that blends humor, curiosity, and friendship into a charming narrative. The story follows four lovable food friends, Peanut, Butter, Jelly, and Banana,...

Of Reverie and Prose in the Paradox of Being by Raydrich Rocha is a deeply introspective memoir that combines the author's personal stories with philosophical and poetic elements. Rocha talks about parts of his life in Brazil, sharing his journey through love, heartbreak, fatherhood, and...

Women, Work and Triumph is a compilation of Beverly Gandara’s interviews with 26 marvelous women from different fields. It’s a celebration of success over remarkable hurdles and a shout-out to all that daughters of Eve can achieve in a male-dominated world. Their stories are testaments...

Concrete Wings: One Man’s Fifty Year Journey to Personal Freedom by Beverly Gandara is a historical novel that follows the life and struggles of Julian Vida, a Cuban immigrant, and his journey to inner freedom. It is the eve of the event that has come...

Soaring in Silence: One Woman’s Triumph over Fear by Beverly Gandara is the riveting story of one woman’s experience with a dangerous retiree who stalks her. During the summer and after one week of vacation, Kim and Brad return home to their co-op apartment...

Who knew a closet full of shoes could hold so many journeys? If the Shoe Fits by Angie El-Zarad is an endearing picture book that invites young readers to explore different adventures, one pair of shoes at a time. At first, each pair seems quite...

Positive Mental Attitude by Ines A Hatch follows Sam, Helen, and their daughter Marsha after she suffers serious injuries falling during a trail ride, leading to a coma and extensive medical treatment. The story centers on Marsha’s recovery process, from intensive care to multiple surgeries,...

In The Quest For Freedom by Matthew Devitt, six species inhabit planet Affer: humans, demons, angels, elves, the dammed, and the hybrids. All the species coexisted in peace, but after a while, the other five species attacked the humans and enslaved them. Hundreds of years...

The Captain’s Cook by Victoria Vanransom is a sweeping novel that blends adventure, resilience, and personal reinvention with hints of romance on the open sea. Readers are introduced to Jessica Kline, a chef who trades her crumbling life on land for a chance to cook...

Maddie: A Little Ghost with a Secret by Cindy J. Vanous is a lovely, lighthearted must-have children's picture book about a friendly ghost. Maddie lives in a town that was once filled with people but is now abandoned and in ruins. She and all the other ghosts are not...

When an enormous explosion rocks the server room of Edenville hydroelectric dam, the largest source of electricity for the Northwestern U.S., taking it offline, local authorities suspect foul play. The Governor of Washington State authorizes Jonathan "Jon" Roy, a National Guard Special Forces officer, and...