Still, the Sky by Tom Pearson is his latest collection of poetry that delves into popular mythological classics, notably the tales of Icarus and the Minotaur. In the poet’s own words, he has endeavored to complicate the otherwise rigid and often minimal representations of the...

Athena in the Icebox by Demi K is the continuation of a series of memoirs that champions the young, rebellious teenager from New England, Athena Angelopolous. Of Greek extraction, Athena, or Tina as she prefers to be known, is running from her abusive and controlling...

I Do Not Like the Rotten Egg Scent in Yellowstone National Park by Penelope Kaye is a children’s picture book. Fiona is a little red-headed girl with lots of freckles on her face. If there’s one thing she really doesn’t like, it’s the stinky scent...

Missteps Perfecting the Shutterbug Strut by J. L. Michael is the coming-of-age story of a spirited woman learning to live and enjoy every moment. Alexandra Illyria Bathenbrook had a taste of adventure when she was a child and ever since she has been chasing the...

Karen Henton introduces us to delightful characters in her picture book Meet the Snozzeralls, with illustrations by Sarah-Leigh Wills. The Snozzeralls are a family who lives in the face of a human and through their adventures we learn more about the anatomy of the human...

On to the Next Thing: A Memoir on Crime, Choices, and Change is an inspiring memoir by Corbin Bosiljevac. This book opens with the author, after a few days in jail, being yelled at, mocked, and harassed while he’s mopping the floor. The son of...

Juliette Godot's From the Drop of Heaven: Legends, Prejudice, and Revenge is historical fiction inspired by the author's 16th-century French ancestors. Catherine Cathillon de la Goutte de Paradis was Godot's thirteenth-generation grandmother. The family name "de la Goutte de Paradis" provides the title of the...

Rise of the Unicorn by D. Elliot Woods introduces Augustus, aka Gus Martin, a police negotiator in Los Angeles. Gus has a complicated past, punctuated by professional tragedy and personal hardships that have challenged him and molded his view of the world, for better or...

Children should learn about diversity from the time they first begin to socialize. At some point, they will either meet people with disabilities, or they may feel different from other children. Parents must explain the subject to them as simply as possible. Marky the Magnificent...

If you pick this book up expecting the traditional explanation for the symbolism of the American flag, you will be pleasantly surprised. Instead of the usual words, Dain Taylor explains the meaning of the American flag in terms of its Christian roots. In A Celebration...

Who would have thought a baby boy born on December 14, 1952, in Hong Kong would live such a varied and interesting life? Maybe his mother and father, but everyone else would have to wait and see his life unfold. In How the Great Spirit...

Izzy jumped and ran to the Christmas tree in excitement because of the gifts from Santa. She couldn’t wait to see what new toys she got on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, Izzy saw a stuffed animal waiting for her and was disappointed. Her parents introduced the...

Dear Children of the World: A Gentle Conversation Starter for Elementary-Aged Children Following Tragedy in our World by Cynthia Tatum Robinson is a children’s picture book designed to encourage and inspire children to share their thoughts and feelings after they go through a traumatic experience....

Ever the Night Road by Michael Breen is a fantasy that will take your imagination to new heights. Dagny Losh is seventeen years old. She has been living with the Benzara family in Old Rork for quite some time. Alex Benzara was a friend of...

Beyond the Happy Hurrahs: A Memoir of Hope after Cancer by Lila Zitouni chronicles the author’s life as she navigates through a cervical and ovarian cancer diagnosis and all that follows. Zitouni begins her story with the end of her relationship and then transitions back...

When Fred the Snake and Friends explore USA-East by Peter Cotton is a fun-filled and adventurous picture book for young children. Jungle Jim and his friends go sightseeing around the USA. From New York City to Niagara Falls, this unusual group of friends sees it...

Set in 1950s Cuba where Batista rules with an iron fist and dissenters disappear in broad daylight, the mafia and their nefarious cohorts have joined hands with the junta to suck the country dry and the future looks bleak for ordinary Cubans. For the Enriquez...

Harp and the Lyre: Exposed is a work of fiction in the fantasy, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience and can also be enjoyed by the young at heart. Penned by author H. C. Roberts, this intricate...

Diamond on the High Seas by Karen Gilleland is about Hope Diamond, a tenacious woman who heads Diamond Security, one of the elite firms providing protective services to high-risk individuals. She is hired for a job by her cousin Ruth Austin, whose husband Leonard's life...

A Glimmer in the Dark by Samman Akbarzada is a touching and sometimes tragic look at her life as a refugee from Afghanistan. She writes about her pain, suffering, and fleeting happiness. Her poems have no names only subgenres to describe her story in this...