Adorable, cute animals grace the pages of Grunt the Grizzly Learns to Be Grateful, which will attract young readers, while the story will keep them entertained. Appealing and friendly classmates with their happy expressions and bright eyes will have children wanting to read this book...

Romancing the Holidays Collection by L. Austen Johnson features four short romantic novellas. In “Lucky Fall” (St. Paddy’s Day), we meet Sarah, a young woman in need of respite from the tremendous responsibilities she has had to take on. A surprise trip to Dublin, Ireland...

Mr. Claws Decks the Halls is a children’s holiday-themed picture book written by Lindsey Coker Luckey and illustrated by Toska. Mr. Claws loves the Christmas holidays, and he prides himself on being so very busy, even busier than Santa Claus, he figures, or his reindeer....

Weeds Beneath the Open Meadows, a memoir by Anna Casamento Arrigo, features memories and ruminations of her father who died when she was only twelve. But her recollections run deep and reveal not only her dad’s rugged Italian persona but those of close family members...

In Cami and Wyatt Share the Christmas Spirit by Stacy Bauer, we are introduced to two kangaroo siblings named Cami and Wyatt. They love Christmas and with the holiday only being seventeen days away, their house was busy. While their mom and dad put up...

As a child, Xenia Navarro trained herself to stay away from trouble. Even the slightest conflict with the authorities might have grave consequences for her Mexican mother, Josephina, who had lingered on US soil after her fiancée visa expired. However, their sneaky neighbor seems intent...

I Am The Sand is a work of fiction in the thriller, psychological drama, and suspense sub-genres, and was penned by author Susan Fuss. Written for adult reading audiences, the work does contain scenes of graphic violence, and a central theme of sexual violence which...

Three Faces in the Mirror is a work of fiction in the women’s fiction, interpersonal drama, and realistic sub-genres, and was penned by author Veronica Mixon. This intriguing family-based drama crosses several genres to deliver a fully-rounded story, incorporating crime and legal drama into the...

Imagine a star with only four points. Have you ever seen one like that? What would you do if you did see it? Would you tease it and torment it because it was different? That’s what the other five-pointed stars did. Stella had only four...

Life Beyond the Pandemic: A Practical New Journey Handbook is written by Oreste J. DAversa. Many people fear the unknown, especially when changing any aspect of their life. As many of us face a 'new normal' during the pandemic, it has given us the time...

Torment in the Wind is a work of fiction in the suspense, mystery, and interpersonal drama sub-genres, and was penned by author Judy Bruce. Presented as the seventh and final novel in the Wind series, we once again find ourselves with protagonist Megan Docket, otherwise...

Mommy in the Crazy Corona World is a humorous social issues picture book for adults written by Tanya L. Mahller and illustrated by Bhumi Loupito. Moms are having an awfully rough time navigating the world as transformed by the coronavirus. It’s one thing for some...

Jessica Laurel Kane’s Anchors in the Storm is a short story about hopelessness, loss, and grief but somehow finding strength and courage from the people who reach out to you in times of despair. The story is filled with adorable illustrations and meaningful messages. This...

Shyla the Trailblazing Super Snail is a children’s animal picture book written by Jane Park Smith and illustrated by Jeanine-Jonee. All of the other young animals were about to set off on a grand adventure -- they were going to travel deep into and explore...

Finding out who you’re NOT is at the heart of this delightful children’s book, Mango the Long Haired Ginger Cat, written by Grandma Krazy and illustrated by Lauren Garcia. Mango didn’t like being a long-haired ginger cat because her long hair was hard to care...

Closer to the Sun by Goddess Nefertari is an uplifting and inspiring story that will take readers closer to the sun. The girl in the story is grateful to be alive and well and breathe fresh air, and she plans to use her power of...

Legend of the Ravaja by Julien LeVangie is a compelling science fiction novel with Christian themes that have you absorbed immediately. The plot centers around near-immortal gunslinger Tycho Pyron, whose ancestors are human, so this means he has a hair-trigger temper and a few other...

In Noble, The Christmas Tree Nobody Wanted by Eric VanTuyl, we are introduced to Noble, a young sapling who wanted nothing more than to become a beautiful Christmas tree like all the others around him on the farm. He dreamed of being decorated and bringing...

Mr. Tiddly Plonk Goes To The Zoo by Naomi O'Shea is a funny rhyming story that will bring a smile to the faces of children reading it. Mr. Tiddly Plonk was a cool guy with yellow hair and he was always looking for new things...

Young People of the Pandemic: An Anthology of Stories, Anecdotes, and Poems by 10- to 21-year-old Americans, edited by Nancy S. Nelson, is a fascinating collection of tales and poetry from tweens, teenagers, and young adults from across the United States. Here they share their...