Mickey Dubrow's The Magic Maker starts in 1917 in New York City. It's Passover Seder, so Baruch Rosenfeld invites a beggar to join him and his family during this revered event, as is the Jewish custom. Suddenly, Baruch’s charitable act rebounds, resulting in him and...

The Adventures of Bruce Dane is a children’s picture book written by Elma Chapa, with illustrations by Chris Sweet. The story follows a Great Dane named Bruce, who is incredibly protective of his family. Bruce met his family when he was just two months old...

The Cartography of First Love by Angela Grey is an unusual, but completely compelling story of first love encountered in a most unusual location – a psychiatric institution. Fifteen-year-old Zibby is confined because of her eating disorder, and sixteen-year-old Nico suffers from depression and anxiety....

A true leader must be able to create conditions where employees feel empowered to be ambitious. In The Exception Code, Johnathan Johannes offers a roadmap for leadership that focuses on clarity, stability, and core cultural values of the organization. If you're a leader in any...

The Verbal Bully is a title from The Brown Bear and Oofie series for young readers. Both written and illustrated by Masami S.C., the tale of The Verbal Bully deals with the harshness of a bully’s words. As Brown Bear celebrates the beautiful day outside,...

The Joker's Revenge by Nancy Beaule is a young adult mystery that revolves around Darci, a seventeen-year-old secretary at Camp Chickadee. Excited and ready for some new experiences, Darci is looking forward to what the camp has to offer her. The fact that her boss...

Toby noticed a little black puppy in the lane when he and his dad were riding their bicycles on a back road in Vermont. Toby got off his bicycle and went near the puppy to see if he was hurt. The pup felt so soft...

The Paradise isn’t a fancy place to eat, but it’s popular with the neighboring folks. Many different people come to this dining establishment and each has their own story. Banner is an army veteran who served this country and as a result, suffers from PTSD...

The Dogs of War by Thomas Roke pulls readers into the chaotic world of 1427 when wars were rampant and hunger and poverty a constant for the masses. France is rocked by the Hundred Years’ War and, in other parts of Europe, upheavals are brewing....

The Veil by Wanda Luthman is an imagining of what could have happened during the tearing of the veil inside the Tabernacle. According to Jewish tradition, the thirteenth birthday is very special for boys. It's when they get to read from the Torah for their...

The Assays of Ata by K.I.S. is an epic fantasy novel that follows Ata, a complex hero burdened with the roles of spy, liar, and traitor as she navigates a world of royal intrigue, violent invasions, and precarious alliances. Set in the tumultuous continent of...

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...

The Silver Squad: Rebels With Wrinkles by Marty Essen is a delightful and daring story that redefines adventure in the golden years. The novel follows Barry and Beth, high school sweethearts who reunite at a senior living complex in their seventies, only to discover that...

The Universal Heart and Other Essays, Stories, Vignettes and Poems by Joseph Lewis Heil presents a vivid mosaic of observations, memories, and philosophical meditations spanning over five decades. The collection offers a kaleidoscopic view of the human experience, filtered through the lens of an author...

The Secret History of Famous People: Ten Short Stories by Rich Elliot is a collection of previously published tales, all ten crisply written and fabulously inventive. Each one looks at a celebrity, whether a writer, a politician, a conqueror, or a sports star (among others)....

The Lightning People Play by Tim Cummings is a young adult novel that mixes elements of magical realism with deeply grounded emotion. Kirby Renton is a 14-year-old boy trying to hold his family together. His younger brother Baxter suffers from intense seizures and begins talking...

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,...

Kristen Peters’ The Modalities of ISA discusses the ISA, or the Integrated Spectrum Analysis Therapy, for neurodivergent individuals, such as those who have autism. The therapy has two main goals. Connection Over Correction emphasizes building a strong, trusting friendship first, rather than just trying to...

If you’re looking for a book that makes you think and feel at the same time, The Paradox of Pain by Mariela G. George is definitely it. Be prepared for a book that doesn’t just tell you about suffering—it makes you question it deeply while...

The Inhabited Arc by Joe Trabocco is a collection of three short stories, all standalones and each enveloped in the singular consciousness of its narrator. In Epiphany, Lydia is in a coastal house where daily life by the shore slowly awakens an inner awareness, leading...