Sara's Rising by Coffey Agnello is a heart-wrenching yet ultimately triumphant story of abuse. Sara was born to an emotionally unstable, party-addict mother and a jealous father. She was the "save the marriage" baby, but her parents divorced when she was three. Sara loved reading...

Charles was surprised by his friend's hypocrisy. Mr. Darcy had counseled him against marrying Jane Bennet because she was unworthy of him, yet he was announcing his engagement to her sister, Elizabeth. What could have changed in such a short time? Elizabeth's marriage was of...

Zuri’s Adventures! (Zuri Adopts a Family) is a children’s picture book written by Lorri A. Reid with illustrations by Novel Aji. The book tells the story of a puppy’s first day with her new family. N'Zuri (Zuri) is a rottweiler who was raised in an...

In Tennyson’s Big Secret, A. H. Benjamin has children guessing what the secret might be. After exploring the many possibilities, the author makes the big reveal. What can it possibly be? As you read this book with your child, give them time to guess what...

Hecate's Labyrinth is an epic fantasy novel by Michael Lightsey. Helena is a young witch who also happens to be the Russian president's daughter. Dmitri, a young Georgian soldier, kidnaps her, hoping to stop the war between Russia and Georgia. However, things don't go according...

Declining wages and skyrocketing apartment rates put Natalie in the uncomfortable position of being one nonpayment away from homelessness. She turns to her grandfather who lives in the new Legends apartments for advice and he comes up with an arrangement that has her and her...

Abbey’s Hope Family is written by Lisette Varela and illustrated by Blueberry Illustrations. This is an excellent book for children facing obstacles in life. The book conveys a very optimistic message to parents, teachers, and children that if you need help you will always find...

Imagine There’s No Heaven: The Born Again Atheist by Frederick Von Heisenberg is a non-fiction religious book about becoming an atheist. The author talks about how he grew up as a Catholic but is now an atheist. He uses sections of the Bible to explain...

Nature's Creatures - Wellness Teachers by Annie Yu, with illustrations by Maggie Chen, is a children's storybook that teaches valuable lessons from nature. The story follows Riley, a young boy who is having a bad day at school. Despite trying everything, he cannot seem to...

The Lizard in Lizzy's Gizzard, written by Charles W. Page and illustrated by Miroslav Muratov, is a children's picture book that revolves around Lizzy, a young girl who is distressed after accidentally swallowing a lizard. Fearing the consequences of confessing, Lizzy opts instead for silence....

The Pianist's Only Daughter by Kathryn Betts Adams is a memoir that chronicles the author's life and, most poignantly, her role as a caregiver to both her ailing parents. Adams describes an upbringing in the 1960s and 1970s that teeters between her parents' talents and...

Malcolm's Monsters by Court Nee tells the story of Malcolm, a middle school boy who wakes up eager to celebrate Taco Tuesday. After a quick breakfast, Malcolm joins his pal Penny on their way to school and begins discussing their exciting day. However, all of...

In Freedom's Shadow is a work of fiction in the historical drama, sociocultural issues, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Robert Hilliard, the plot follows the gripping tale of John Scobell, a courageous African American who...

Children have a relentless and overwhelming purpose in life: to live, to grow, to learn, and, yes, to ask too many questions. From their waking moments till they drift off to dreamland at night, there will be an endless barrage of questions, usually directed at...

Teddy's Bear Takes a Tumble is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Jane Smith. The story follows Teddy, a young bear cub who treats his stuffed bear like his own child. He learns from his father how to be a good parent, taking...

Many years ago, there was only darkness and atmosphere. With time, these two entities became conscious and created the universe, earth, and humans. Unfortunately, the darkness, which later became known as Okunkun, imposed itself on mankind and considered itself superior to the atmosphere known as...

Author Marj Charlier takes us back to the dying days of the Roman Empire in The Candlemaker’s Woman. Melia was sold into slavery by her own tribe as part of the deal to allow her people to move west, away from the hordes advancing from...

Belle Ami’s Mona Lisa's Daughter is a well-researched and well-crafted story of art, romance, suspense, and the stark reality of war. The story is set in Italy, in two timelines; the 16th-century Renaissance and the 20th century, including World War II. In 1925 after a terrifying...

The King's Labyrinth by Zachary Palmer is an epic fantasy of magic, exploration, and heroics. Architect Matthias and his enforcer, Caesar, are arrested under false allegations by the corrupt ruler of Graystone, Lord Heidi. Along with their friend, Calli, they are to be taken into...

In DL Fowler’s Lincoln’s Angel, Rebecca Pomroy’s story is shared and we learn about a simple woman who cared, one who was behind the scenes and yet so influential in the makings of a great man. Rebecca learned to care for others under the watchful...