The Lost Portal, the second book in The Mirror Realm Series by Lenore Borja, is a young adult fantasy novel that follows Hadley Caldwell, a former demon hunter, as she embarks on a quest to find the legendary Portal of Osiris. Tasked by ancient gods...

What's So Special About a Tree? is a picture book by Susan Polk Van Dusen with full-color illustrations by the late John S. Polk. After inheriting her father’s collection of original art, Van Dusen was inspired to collate several of his tree-themed pieces, including vibrant...

Planet Downfall is the fourth book in the Flight of the Kestrel series by Ann Marie Thomas. Casparan Professor Eliab Dofna leads a science survey team to the planet Arcadia on an expedition to see if it's fit for habitation. However, the seemingly routine expedition...

ShadowBane, the first book in the Schism of Souls series by Cal Logan, is an epic fantasy novel about twin siblings, Shura and Jin, the last of a divine bloodline. They battle demons while grappling with their own fates: Shura seeking honor, and Jin attempting...

The Once and Future Love by J.G. McLeod is a joyful romp through time that will have you not only chuckling and swooning but also gripping the book with tension. Take Outlander and throw it into reverse and you begin to see the premise of...

Ever since Drew defeated Chasqua, the leader of the Lamera whose lust for power threatened to destroy Aqualor, the kingdom has known only peace, and Drew duly returned home to face his adolescent challenges. All of that looks to end as word has gotten out...

The Witchfinder’s Sacrifice is a work of fiction by author Rande Goodwin in the fantasy, action, and adventure genres for young adult readers. A week after defeating the warlock Malleus Hodge, Nate Watson struggles to control the serpent-shaped bracelet’s immense powers now fused to his...

Origin Andromeda: Insurrection by Christoffer V. Junros is a thrilling science fiction novel and the second book in the Origin Trilogy. The story picks up with Henrik and the alliance grappling with a new threat from the Youllians, a powerful alien race with a formidable...

The Gift by C. D’Angelo is a story of finding one’s destiny and drawing strength and support from loved ones. Since childhood, Toni Agosti had dreamed of joining the LA Philharmonic as a cellist. However, while attending a family wedding in Italy, Toni discovers that...

And Then Came You by Dorothy Elizabeth Love is an emotionally rich contemporary romance exploring the delicate interplay between past trauma and new beginnings. The story centers on Parker Ryan, a man still haunted by previous heartbreak, who finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the magnetic...

Hello, Australia! by Ekaterina Otiko is a delightful picture book that takes young readers on a vibrant journey across Australia’s iconic landscapes and cultural treasures. Perfect for children aged 4-8, the story follows spirited sisters Sophie and Stephie as they embark on a unique challenge:...

The Change Guidebook by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino is a comprehensive self-help resource designed to empower readers to make meaningful changes in their lives. It presents a structured ten-point framework that includes assessment, choice, discovery, growth, support, implementation, acceptance, engagement, mastery, and impact. This framework helps readers...

Brenda Coffee’s Maya Blue is a memoir of unusual strength, resilience, resonance, and purpose. Her story reads like a mainstream thriller but her voice is so candid and conversational that readers will invest unconditional trust in even the most alarmingly shocking sections of her narrative....

Miley Speaks: A True Story of Love, Loss, Grief, and Reconnection by Lisa Peachey and Carol Elizabeth Long is a deep dive into the spiritual world of humans, animals, and their interactions. When Lisa and Dene Peachey lost their beloved dog, Miley, they were devastated...

Barkley is a loving sheepdog with a big heart. He was always there when someone needed help, especially his friends. In Lilyann Rosewood’s Barkley’s Big Heart, Barkley helps his friend, a sad rabbit, Pip, find his treasured carrot. “We’ll never give up,” he assures Pip....

Magna tells the life story of Philomene "Magna" Francis, an extraordinary woman who overcame severe poverty and adversity to become the matriarch of her family, becoming a symbol of hope for her descendants and extended family. In this captivating memoir, Anderson Reynolds gives a comprehensive...

Harp and the Lyre: Exposed by H.C. Roberts is a unique first book in a dystopian trilogy. Exposed begins in a country just before its takeover. Viona was raised by a father who left his traditional upbringing to marry her “foreign” mother. She befriends Ezra,...

Dare to Dream by Amanda LaPera is the first book in the Desert of Dreams series. In it, Kiara ends up in the ironically named desert environment of Lake Los Angeles after her parents’ divorce. Her mother calls it affordable housing, but to Kiara, it’s...

Treat yourself to an enthralling collection of poems and nature photography with this uplifting poetry book. With Foundation Under My Feet, Susana Henschel presents a captivating collection of poems inspired by themes of nature and faith. In these poems, the narrator searches for salvation through...

Direct Democracy: And the Curse of the Boiled Frogs by Joseph Jenkins is one of the best books I have read on politics and democracy. This comprehensive critique of the modern political and social landscape offers a sweeping overview of how systemic corruption, propaganda, and...