Sparkle by Alexandra Hoffman is a beautiful tale of encouragement for young children who might be struggling at school. Jasmine is a gracious little girl who loves to listen to stories. She loves stories to be read to her, but she has one problem—she doesn’t...

To Sow a Fallow by Michael Frank Rizzo begins in the farming village of Dæġes Ēage, where ten-year-old John and his friends from the Lucky Few Adventurers’ Guild—Paul, Arum, and Stephen—embark on a quest to explore Luminous Grove, seeking treasure and adventure. During their exploration,...

Plagued Lands by Nikki Brooke is a compelling young adult sci-fi tale set in a dystopian future where cities enclosed in glass bubbles offer protection from rampant diseases. Sixteen-year-old Martina, a resilient Colombian teen caring for her younger brother, begins to question their bubble's safety...

Seasons by Maria Koval is a most exceptional book written from a new mother's heart. The author opens the door to herself and her memories of when she became pregnant and had twins at the same time as fighting mental health. The author suffers from...

Eldoria: Forgotten Realm by T.A. Thornwell is an imaginative fantasy adventure. It follows Vale, a knight belonging to the order of Luminaria who is sworn to protect the kingdom of Eldoria. The story unfolds as the kingdom is attacked by the powerful Malakar, a former...

Lucky Number Six by Julia Shraybman tells the story of individuals who survived a shooting at Giovanni’s Coffee Shop. This café was Charlie's favorite spot, where she could unwind and dream about her future. For Matt, the coffee shop served as a refuge, allowing his...

Michael J. Stiehl intriguingly merges the worlds of the living and the dead in The Bauer Ranch. This novella narrates the harrowing tale of Abel Reed, a ghoul resurrected from the dead using dark magic. His resurrector is Madame Laroque, a formidable sorceress who sets...

In Misconception, a psychological thriller by Denise Forsythe, there’s only one thing Cassie Nicols wants in life, and that’s a baby. Her marriage is falling apart because she suspects her husband of having an affair, and she believes a baby is the only way to...

Anxiety, stress, and depression plague modern society. We struggle to find true friends despite the opportunities offered by social media. We often feel lonely, isolated, and misunderstood. The lavish lifestyles advertised on TV and the internet are not affordable for everyone. As a result, we...

Treasure of the North is Minda Gomez's fourth book in her Martinez Kids Adventures series, which imagines adventures for three siblings, Rico, Diego, and Araceli around Minnesota. The Martinez kids find themselves thrust into a virtual reality treasure hunt when their neighbor, Don Toño, gives...

Isla is thrilled to be staying at her grandma’s lake house in the woods. There’s lots to observe and natural adventures to enjoy. In Sherry Krehbiel’s First Comes a Butterfly, Grandma and Isla, two nature lovers, observe a Monarch butterfly laying an egg on the...

Empire of Billions: The Quadrillion Brothers by E. Masson is a gripping novel about a prominent and elite family. The Roberts family has wealth, fame, looks, intellect, and prestige. Elizabeth Roberts and her four brothers don't know this yet, but their neighbor envies them immensely....

“With grown-ups close, we laugh and play,/ Keeping us safe in every way.” Sometimes all we want to do is play and have fun. But there are times when we must place safety first. In Dave W Ball’s Hiccup’s Safe Splash Spectacular (I love the...

In Girl on Fire by Eden Hart, Kassia Madison received the news on her sixteenth birthday that she had only a few months left to live. While Kassia and her father were on the roof of their apartment building, they witnessed hundreds of red meteors...

Jack Follows His Heart by Jessica Azenberg is a children's picture book. Jack is so excited when his friends take him to their ballet class, but he doesn’t realize how hard it will be. When he struggles on the first day, he leaves the class...

Letter to a Dandelion: Earth Verse for Gardeners & Nature Lovers by Jeffry Glover is a wonderful collection of poems dedicated to the earth, to our flora and fauna. It is also dedicated to gardeners and keen observers of nature. It is comprehensive and includes...

The Ministry of Flowers by Guy Arthur Simpson is a highly intriguing novella that follows the story and experiences of Lorenzo who, with his wife and partner, lives in a world that is visibly and terrifyingly changing daily. Lorenzo is perceptive and intelligent, a man...

Dr. Annise Mabry’s Educational Disobedience: A Mom Who Became a Movement is an inspiring and thought-provoking read that redefines how we view education. With professional expertise and personal experience, Mabry offers a heartfelt and actionable guide for parents and educators seeking to transform how children...

When Paul decided to move far away from Minnesota and start his adult life somewhere new, he was accompanied by a friend who longed for freedom and adventure. Though his decision seemed reckless, Paul hoped his new lifestyle would allow him to follow his dream...

The Fixer: The Invisibles by Ozzie Logozzo follows FBI top negotiator and profiler Alexandra (Alex) Stone, who works to save lives in hostage situations. Alex's work is currently weighing her down with guilt due to her past failed attempts at saving her sister and many...