Tommy Rocket and the Goober Patrol is penned by author Thomas Kuhn in the science fiction, adventure, and action genres for young independent readers to enjoy. The plot follows 10-year-old Nate Turner, who accepts an intriguing invitation from child prodigy Tommy Rocket, promising snacks and...

Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends by Jen Kirkley touched my heart. It is a wonderful book about being different from others yet thriving while being differently abled. Willard finds it hard to make friends because he feels different. He takes a path that...

Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager follows Paige, a young woman navigating the highs and lows of her acting career and personal life in a bustling city. Paige is driven by her dreams of acting success and haunted by a...

In Pursuit of the Giant Sable Antelope is a young adult adventure by John Manuel. It's 1975. Walker Scoville is an eighteen-year-old American on the trip of a lifetime. Walker and his four friends are on an African safari with English wildlife photographer Cecil Covington....

Theodore, The Sloth Who Wants to Race by Dr. Sam and J.L. McCreedy is a children's book about Theodore the Sloth who dreams of winning a race. Every inch of him yearns for the rush of competition, the joy of winning, and the crowd's cheers....

Moon in the Day Sky: Valley of Thunder by Jessie E. Turner is about Ramah, a realm where what exists and dreamt dramatically impacts a social order dominated by a network of male-led clans. Since certain women have access to dreams laden with potent prophecy,...

Sara Wilson's wonderful children's picture book, Myrtle the Odd Circle, revolves around a slightly wobbly and off-center circle. Myrtle isn't happy about his shape. He isn't as perfectly round as he wishes to be. All his friends are beautiful and perfectly round. When Myrtle meets...

Drink the Wild Air by Christopher Renna vividly describes a transformative summer through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Finley Weston. Set against the backdrop of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, a place rich in tradition and family expectations, the novel explores themes of self-discovery, love, and the courage...

For the Dreamers is a brightly colored children's book by Janice Kiser. The author appeals to young readers who spend time creating visually, audibly, or mentally. Kiser reasserts affirmations and encourages children to dream and visualize as they go through their day. She urges readers...

Swans are beautiful birds that mate for life. In Holly Peppe’s Sophie and the Swans, Sophie helps a bully learn that kindness is a much better way of life. Sophie named a pair of swans Romeo and Juliet. One day, the swans are honking as...

Echoes of the Tomb by M. Tobias Harris is a Christian fantasy and sci-fi novel that explores the profound significance of choice and its lasting impact. The story follows Sword 1-1-8, an elite group of warriors endowed with the power of Choice, as they defend...

Welcome to The Inferno by Daniel Parme is a captivating tale that follows an exhausted bartender who unwittingly steps into the chaotic underworld of a gourmet hell. Each dining room in this special hell represents a deadly sin personified by tormenting patrons and bizarre celebrity...

Zen and the Art of Anal Bleaching: A Backdoor Journey from Darkness to Light by the author known as Old Hairy Jesus is a humorous novel exploring self-discovery amid Silicon Valley's chaotic lifestyle. The protagonist, Toby Tenderhill, has his ambitions upended when poor choices drive...

Into the Mist by Sharon Mikeworth will appeal to fans of science fiction, romance, drama, and mystery with a paranormal twist. Cheyenne Tanner rushes out of her house after witnessing an ugly scene that involves her husband, Brent, and a nineteen-year-old neighbor, Serena. While driving...

Opposites in the Wild: Finding Opposites in Animals and Nature by Mara Mae is a colorful rhyming book that helps young children think and learn about contrasts and opposites. It begins with a large elephant standing next to a tiny mouse. Over the following pages,...

In Terri Greening's Danger Inside the Beltway, Tarryn Blue was passionate about reporting significant stories and informing the public about economic matters. During an event in the Rose Garden, the press secretary dodged inquiries regarding the international economy. Tarryn had written an article that exposed...

Ava Grace Bentley brings us a beautiful fantasy/sci-fi romance in Empowering the Wolf’s Heart: A Red Riding Hood Retelling. Alia is a Red assassin, the matriarch's granddaughter and the heir apparent of the Reds, whose mission is to eliminate magic and protect humankind. However, she...

Emotions are part of what it means to be human - they ebb and flow, they show us what our emotional temperature is, and they help us make decisions. Teaching kids the difference between our emotions can help create a more emotionally resilient and healthy...

In Finn Adair Morgan's psychological thriller At the Risk of Recovery, Aran Moreau (the protagonist) wakes up from his bender, only he has no memory of how he ended up at the beach or how long he was passed out. The memory gaps alone are...

Whispers of the Architect's Labyrinth by Drake Kimball is a work of epic fantasy featuring larger-than-life characters and a phenomenal conflict that sweeps across worlds and every aspect of life. The narrative explores the proverbial conflict between good and evil, examining themes of fate, rebellion,...