There's nothing I like better than a good murder mystery. And if it's written by an author I haven't discovered before, and a debut author at that, I'm even more excited. I've found all three in Think Murder by new novelist Cassidy Salem. Follow the...

This part fiction novel starts in 1944 with the story of a young boy, whose life is changed forever by the war. The passion and heartfelt sorrow one feels when a war takes away sons to fight a war no one understands or even in...

You will find yourself giggling through some of life's most precarious moments in Mary Huckstep’s, Mary, Mary Quite: On Raising Children (and other mind altering substances). This inspirational book is beyond cute. It is packed full of silly descriptions, which accurately, yet comically describe real...

The Lioness’s Child is a children's story book written by Katerina Mparma and illustrated by Orestis Diamantis. Daphne is a lioness whose home is with a group of other lionesses on the African savanna. Daphne had just had a newborn cub when the pride was...

Tell Me Granny: Tales Distilled and Crafted by a Greek Teller is a children's story written by Katerina Mparmpa and illustrated by Orestis Diamantis. The author grew up in Greece and traveled throughout the country with her family. She learned many traditional Greek tales and...

Freddy Fumple and the Mindmonsters is a fantasy for preteens and children of all ages written by Vegard Svingen. Freddy and his family have left the city and are moving to the country, where his parents have both found jobs. On their way to the...

In Burning the Short White Coat: A Story of Becoming a Woman Doctor by Eve Shvidler M.D., the main character, Elle Gallagher, is a a first-year medical student who moves to Missouri to begin the long journey. She begins her career with confidence in her...

The Wraith of Carter’s Mill by C. Evenfall is a story filled with suspense, horror, and most importantly, family. Set in rural North Carolina, the book opens with young Julia who meets up with a wraith. Later, we find out that the same creature plagues...

When space travel is an everyday occurrence, sleeping for long periods of time is the norm. As Matt was waking from his sleep, he began hearing voices. Turns out he has medical nanobots in his body and they are ready to help him. As Matt...

Bound by Sarah Downing is a fantasy story that begins on an ocean voyage. Coiran is a slave that is given as a sacrifice to save the ship and its crew. Coiran is lucky to survive but finds herself in the care of a...

First time author Emme Dun has done a remarkable job of pulling together a thought-provoking and important story about the gay rights movement, one that will touch many readers regardless of beliefs or sexual orientation. The title is apt since at the heart of Bully...

Sueño en Llamas: From the Ashes His Conscience was Born, by Marvin DeLos Reyes, is the story of three Latino youths trying to find their footing in pursuit of the American dream. Best friends for many years, the three are an illustration of the journey...

King Boogie is written by N.D. Byma and illustrated by L.A. Harper. This is the story of King Boogie and his daily routine, as he is looked after by his royal caretakers, “N” and “M”. King Boogie lives in the royal tower at the top...

The Stones of Power is a children’s fantasy book by R.G. Hemm, the collective name for creators R. Caya and H. Montcalm. It is part of the Googaloos Adventure series, and is beautifully presented as a fully illustrated volume with prose sections of story on...

Thrown Again into the Frazzle Machine by Margaret Dubay Mikus is a collection of poems reflecting a rough and unhappy patch in the author’s life, a period jolted by surgeries, with the collection intended to act as a life-boat in the journey through rough seas....

An Animal Life: A Chance to Cut by Howard Krum is an animal lover's dream book. Mike London is a true romantic and sincere animal lover. In his final year of veterinary school, Mike struggles through the day to day grind required for graduation. Being...

Paralyzed Dreams by C.B. Cook starts with Pam playing volleyball with her best friend. Pam dreams of playing in the Olympics and the only thing more important than that dream is her faith and belief in Christianity. The book starts with a scene where Pam...

Ariel by Fia Essen is a tale of discovery. Ariel Morton used to have the perfect life. Penthouse apartment, fabulous boyfriend and a job that she loved. Until it all disappeared. Her boyfriend left her with little explanation, she lost her job and she’s now...

A Biography of Linda by Clyde Hoch is an intense biography of a young Chinese girl, La Fong, her family and their struggles during the changing times of the mid-1900s. Came the Chinese revolution and La Fong and her family had to escape from 'Red...

Author Nicole Trewartha takes the reader on a journey through the world of dreams in In Sleep They Come. Two babies born to different parents and in different places grow up to be remarkably similar. Born with a mark that separates them from other people,...