Lips: Kiss the Lips that Lie by Peter Gooch is an exploration of relationships and the secrets from our past that can define our lives moving forward. Selene is a beautiful young Englishwoman who works as an au pair for a wealthy Chicago family. When...

Knowledge and Wisdom by Nges Elmer is a philosophical book that carefully distinguishes knowledge and wisdom, defining knowledge as the rational pursuit involving intuition, effort, and morality, while wisdom centers on moral judgment and self-correction. He speaks on education as a lifelong integration of intellect,...

What happens when the story you’re reading starts falling apart—literally? Don’t Shake This Book by Rob Clare is a clever picture book that turns storytelling upside down when someone starts shaking it. The story begins with Arthur, a typical boy who’s excited about being in...

The Secret Cave and the Light of the World by Sheila Hara follows Hiro, Lani, Wazi, and their parents as they set out to explore a cave marked on an old map. Led by Papa, they carefully follow the path underground, encountering natural obstacles like...

Ava's Fabulous Hair Journey is a heartwarming children's picture book written by D. M. Tyson, with illustrations by Robaisha Jabbar. It tells the story of Ava, a young girl who is excited about an upcoming week filled with new hairstyles. Her mother has just told...

The Supersonic Phallus by Steven Key Meyers is a captivating exploration of post-war America, blending historical events with intrigue. Set in 1947, the novel follows Sam, a young journalist in Sinai, Colorado, as he navigates the hysteria surrounding flying saucers, the pressures of small-town life,...

By the Light of the Bluff by Blake Gunnels is a historical novel that takes the reader to the small island of Saint Simons off Georgia’s Atlantic coast just as the South is trying to rebuild after the Civil War. For Jesse Whitmore and her...

Riley and Ollie’s First Day! by L. Joerg is a bilingual storybook for children. It is written in a rhyming narrative in both English and Spanish. Centered on the heartwarming relationship between a baby girl and her puppy, the story shows their bond and shared...

We Won’t Be Kissing by Chris Dungey is a collection of short stories that captures the essence of small-town life, human relationships, and the quiet struggles of everyday existence. The book is structured as a series of vignettes, each offering a glimpse into the lives...

Fleet of the Forgotten is the first novel in the Exile’s War Series by Dan Thornton. The story follows Ryan Anders, a young man from Earth’s impoverished slums who is looking to turn his life around. The opportunity arrives when Ryan wins an unlikely place...

Falling Apart by Jan Turk Petrie is a fascinating and disturbing novel about a near future that might happen in one European country. Two protagonists, Ash and Guy, both with military backgrounds, try to navigate through dangerous and unpredictable terrain, on the ground and over...

A Vow of Blood and Sap by Haley Gallant follows Princess Valia’s quest to locate her missing twin brother Niko, prophetically hidden at the Sacred Triant Monastery in the Nelirrhi mountains. After surviving palace politicking, illusions, and threats from draevori, she escapes with Kirin Adante,...

The Side Road by Sarah Lahey begins with the death of Elsie Buchanan. Oliver, related to Elsie through his ex, returns to Eagle Nest and discovers inconsistencies in her finances and forged documents about her house. He, his daughter Tash, and Mia, the wool shop...

Following a spiritual path can be a source of great strength in a crisis. This was certainly the case with Anne Jeppesen. She shares her story in When Life Came Knocking. Shortly before Christmas in 2021, the author was diagnosed with cancer, a disease that...

Hiro, Lani, and Wazi’s Gentle Goodbye by Sheila Hara is a tender and uplifting story that explores the journey of grief through the eyes of three siblings. The book begins with the loss of their beloved grandma and follows their heartfelt efforts to honor her...

The Lights of Greyfare by Juno Guadalupe is a gothic horror novel set in a Northeastern coastal town where mysterious "lights" have appeared. Needful of change, anything to pull her out of a deep depression resulting from a nasty and brutal divorce, journalist Katherine "Kat"...

Savage Remorse by Macklin Grey follows a former U.S. Army officer, Chase Harper, whose life is upended after he sustains a serious injury in Afghanistan. While recovering in Germany, he kills two robbers in self-defense, which turns him into a fugitive. He joins the Détachment,...

Honoring Veterans: Serving Those Who Serve by Karen Bowen is a heartfelt children's picture book about two friends, Sam and Miguel, who learn how to honor veterans on Veterans Day. The book explains the history of Veterans Day, its connection to Armistice Day, and other...

Thirty-year-old Andie Marks, a reserved public school teacher in Seattle, had had enough of her abusive husband, Dylan Marks. He had hit her again, and she knew this would not be the last time. Hellbent on freeing herself from this toxic union, Andie flees to...

Bixby the Peacock on Maple Street by Shani T. Night introduces a peacock named Sir Bixby, walking along the sidewalk on a sunny day and stopping around the neighborhood. He passes by mailboxes, gates, and gardens, pausing briefly to eat from a neighbor’s plate. Bixby...