In the novella Love Blooms in the Garden by Luis Ammerman, Lily, who has just arrived in Chicago for a fresh start, discovers an abandoned, overgrown community garden in an alleyway and decides to revive it. After obtaining permission from the community welfare office, Lily...

It's Never Been a Level Playing Field: Overcoming 8 Racial Myths to Level the Field is a work of non-fiction in the social justice, sociocultural issues, and self-help genres. Penned by author Steve Brigham, this highly engaging work examines and debunks eight pervasive myths that...

Callista Eckert brings us an astonishing epic fantasy in The Halfling. Aisling is known as the Dragon. She is the assassin of the crown, and she is the best there is. Since a young age, Aisling has been conditioned to become the monster she is...

Journey of Seven Circles is a work of fiction in the epic fantasy genre. In this gripping tale by author Russell Pike, we follow Kryn Darien, a powerful wizard and former priest, as he embarks on a perilous quest to save his world from ancient...

So many novels struggle to tell these kinds of tales, the grim and the grime of their characters. For Home and Hearth by Ethan Warrener is a compelling novel that follows the life of Omar Bradley, a drifter who becomes a part of the Tucker...

Maha Kadafour's Koala's Gift of Calm is a children's picture book with animal characters and deep messages that will help children learn and implement meditative practices. Children are taught to control their emotions by using breathing techniques. The story's main protagonist is Koala, who is...

Oddney's Otherland: In Search of the Two-Headed Firedrake is a children's illustrated adventure book by Sarah Matthews. Professor Clive Oddney and his friend Magnus, a talking magpie, have recently moved to his Uncle Cuthbert's former home in Nether Bottom. After discovering a garden gnome in...

In Transference by Ian Patterson, society is divided between the rich and the poor. Technology is highly sophisticated but only benefits the rich. There is a machine that can transfer diseases from person to person, and the rich have taken advantage of it. Though the...

Immortality Bytes: Digital Minds Don't Get Hungry by Daniel Lawrence Abrams tautly examines the consequences of technological advancements and their impact on human society. Set in a near-future world, the story revolves around the lives of several characters, including Stu, an AI programmer; Maria, an...

Bear's View by Danielle Cosgrove is a children's picture book that blends humor, creativity, and a hint of snark. The author takes readers on an uproarious adventure from the perspective of Bear, the family's devoted dachshund. The author takes a humorous approach to storytelling as...

With The Beginning: From a Garden Castle…To the Dragon Fields, L.J. Beene presents a captivating fable for children. Among all the kings of the world, God is the most extraordinary, sitting high above with the Prince of princes and the Spirit of life. Together, they...

Illuminate Me: Poetry for Life's Uncertainties by Hannah Grace Spenner is an inspirational poetry collection that explores profound themes such as trauma, healing, love, heartache, identity, and womanhood. Through poignant symbolism and vivid imagery, Spenner shares her journey from the hardships of childhood abuse to...

Short Stories From Faraway Places by Kevin O'Flaherty is a thought-provoking anthology featuring four tales of individuals at pivotal moments in life, where their choices shape their futures. From an impulsive New Yorker in Argentina learning about the Dirty War to an Irishman facing personal...

I'm THAT Cat by August E. Allen is a delightful picture book that follows the playful adventures of adorable kittens. Each kitten experiences unique escapades that are both entertaining and relatable. From a curious kitten discovering a red ball of cotton and getting tangled in...

In The Ties That Divide by Sandra Preisler and Taylor Preisler, Zoe and her mother escape from France amidst the slaughter of aristocrats. Settling in London was not easy for the two, but Simone worked hard to provide for their needs. After some time, she...

Earth Shot by Stephen Henning is the first book in the Seconds to Midnight series. It tells the story of Lucas, Avi, and Maisie, three kids who observe a strange object crashing into the forest. Their curiosity gets the better of them; despite potential danger,...

Hide and Seek Alphabet With American Animals by Anna Finch is an entertaining educational picture book. This simple story uses short words and easy-to-read sentences. Using phrases like “A is for Amy the American Kestrel,” the story links each letter with an animal's name. Stunning...

The Moon, Her Crown by Christine Meade is a new adult novel that explores generational relationships and expectations. Twenty-year-old Lacy and her older brother Stephen live with their grandmother who is the owner of Martinique’s Mystics in San Francisco. While Lacy’s mom Chartreuse has been...

The Evolution of Nora O'Brien Pacheco by Kevin O'Flaherty is a coming-of-age story with themes of travel, friends and family, and peer influence. Teenage Nora goes from her home country Spain to a summer boarding school in Wales. She makes friends, discovers a mystery that...

Jim Frazee's novel Anemone takes place in the 1960s in the California seaside town of Aqua Verda. Russell had fought to save his brother Wyatt and woke up in the hospital with severe burns from the house fire. Russell’s parents thought he was Wyatt, and...