Rogues of the Crosslands: Azoria's Blade is a young adult epic fantasy novel by John Daze. Azoria Dash, a twelve-year-old elfin child, survives a brutal massacre of her village by orcs, losing her father and everyone she cares about. Armed with an ancient Klarion sword...

Blame It On the Moon is an LGBTQ romance by Diane Michaels. Emily Campofiore, a twenty-three-year-old MBA student from Wharton University, travels to Oregon with her grandmother to witness the total eclipse. In Oregon, Emily meets Luzma Perez, a mental health counselor with whom she...

Harold the Skeleton is a compelling short horror story for young adults by N N Beydoun. The story begins with fear and turmoil, and with a scared young woman running through the woods as if someone, or something, is chasing her. The woman, named Luna...

In Woof Woof, The Bad Dog by Kate Nilson, with illustrations by My Vu, Woof Woof is adopted by a kind old lady who takes him home and introduces him to her granddaughter, Natalie, who names him. They get along fine. Then, one day, Natalie...

Marisa Nicely’s children’s book, Ezer the Bagel, gives readers a glimpse into the world of a part beagle/part basset dog. Mr. Birdie is a “Friend Coach” and reminds the dogs to help each other with their challenges. When one dog sees possibly dangerous or rude...

If you are looking for a fun, fact-filled book that will give you ideas of non-traditional careers, then Quirky Careers & Offbeat Occupations of the Past, Present, and Future by Marianne Jennings is the book for you. Each job includes information about the job, followed...

In 2085, Hurricane Yolanda forced New York residents into subways for shelter. The few thousands who took to the subways were the only survivors. The damage from the hurricane resulted in severe destruction and interruption of human life on land. Three hundred years later, generations...

Antano Sparreboom’s City of the Seventh Moon is the first installment of the Ankuan trilogy. It tells the story of Verhan, a noble man who offers himself to become Nektos’ champion. Master Tentar, Lord Urwilar’s son, was the supposed champion, but Verhan easily beat him...

Wilderness of the Heart by Jason Bergeron is a captivating and immersive adventure tale set in the early 19th century. A young Swedish boy named Jacob embarks on a remarkable journey of survival, self-discovery, and cultural transformation. At the tender age of nine, Jacob's life...

And The Trees Talked Back is a children's book written and illustrated by Frederick J. Burns. A young girl named Amanda can see shapes and faces in trees. One night Daisy, her cat, breaks through the screen door to chase a bird, climbing a tree...

Discover what happens in Max the Mockingbird written by Courtney and Brandee Huddleston. Max really enjoys circling around his neighborhood to see what he can find. He is very friendly and likes to have fun. His favorite activity is to mimic the many noises he...

Six Against the Slow and Steady by Alexander Sun is a modern rendition of the fable, The Hare and the Tortoise. Only this time, instead of one opponent, the hare, the Tortoise (aka Turtle) now has six other opponents in this same race. This children’s...

Giving up pacifiers can be a difficult obstacle for many toddlers to overcome. Fortunately, Lindsey Coker Harris introduces us to a superhero that can help with this transition in her illustrated children’s book, Milo the Pacifier Hero. Complete with a cape and mask, Milo travels...

Fear of public speaking is a common phobia, and this is especially true for individuals who aren’t fluent in the local language. In Carla the Conqueror by Anna Maria DiDio, we meet a young immigrant from Colombia who only learned to read and write in...

Dash and the Fibonacci Fungus, written by Seth Daugherty with illustrations by Adam Maguire, is a wonderful children’s book that centers on math. One day, fifth grader Dash went to live temporarily with his Uncle Tim due to his parents’ top secret jobs in D.C....

Verlaine Crawford created her own secret garden, one to rival the garden that inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden. I have a secret garden, too, created similarly out of love and respect for all that is beautiful and profound in nature. Crawford’s Endless Shades...

In Return of the Nutcracker Prince by Jasmine C. Caldwell, the enchanting world of the Nutcracker ballet extends beyond the stage into a rich, steamy, historical fantasy romance. Prince Klaus, the Nutcracker Prince, seeks the help of Clara, a mage from the Realm of Waking,...

After her own journey through burnouts and breakdowns, Ann M. Diment wrote Turning the Tables on Burnout based on the strategies she learned after two decades of struggling. Diment's twelve-year journey of healing has helped her develop methods she imparts to her readers, hoping they...

Alycat And The Sunday Scaries is written by Alysson Foti Bourque and illustrated by Chiara Civati. For Alycat, Sunday was full of scary ideas, such as a pop quiz and rain on Monday. Her mom sent her outside to play with her friends so she...

In Shield of the King by MB Mooney, from a very young age, Elowen was trained as a warrior by her father, the former Shield of the King and a general. However, there is one problem. Women had always been kept away from power positions...