Dog + Girl by Maria Murillo is a warm picture book that celebrates the timeless friendship between people and their dogs, but in this case, a pup and her girl companion, Loops. Readers are introduced to the fuzzy Montana pup, Sascha, on the very first...

The Last Lap by A.K. McBalls is a satirical and absurd tale set in Winklebutty, a peculiar village home to The Last Lap, a retirement home for ex-racing whippets and troublesome porcupines. Run by Angeli Cup, a former jockey, the sanctuary falls into debt and...

The Captain’s Cook by Victoria Vanransom is a sweeping novel that blends adventure, resilience, and personal reinvention with hints of romance on the open sea. Readers are introduced to Jessica Kline, a chef who trades her crumbling life on land for a chance to cook...

When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland is a cautionary and imaginative picture book that teaches children about the effects of littering and the importance of caring for the natural world. The story follows Felix Flynn, a boy who casually tosses his trash into the...

The Rainbow Bridge by Alyson Sheldrake is a tender, hope-filled fantasy revealing, as the title suggests, the magical world of the rainbow bridge and those who experience its wonders. The foundation of this marvelous adventure is a single question: Is the Rainbow Bridge real? ...

A Summer Lasts Forever by Tamar Anolic is a heartfelt coming-of-age novel told through alternating perspectives that capture the emotions of a teen uprooted from her familiar life into a very different one in a small Vermont town. Readers meet Ginny and Sam as they...

The Half-Full-Glass User’s Manual by Richard Meyers is one of the most unique and interesting self-help books I have read to date. This book is most insightful. The author uses the analogy of a half-full glass to encourage a reader to practice and accept gratitude,...

White Jasmines by Hasti Saadi can only be described as an intimate dialogue with God. The book follows a woman in midlife, experiencing emptiness and a lack of love. She sets out on a spiritual odyssey to uncover the meaning of love, discover her purpose,...

One Drop of Magic by Amanda Fresquez is set in a near-future where vampires have revealed themselves and declared war on mankind. Brielle Draper is a young woman trained in martial arts, smart, and driven by a fierce desire to break free from her overprotected...

Meanwhile, Here in Austin by Cetywa Powell is a magical book that shows you Austin through the eyes and camera of a journalist and photographer who moved to the city in the spring with her husband and son and explored and documented her impressions throughout...

Fractured by Jason Melby follows Stewart “Stu” Harvey, a grieving father and struggling author, who is recruited by publisher Royce Vogel to write a biography of Simon Hollis, a country singer recently exonerated after twenty years in prison for a triple homicide. Stu visits Hollis’s...

Keela was excited and eager to start her career as a young archivist in the frozen city of Lumik. She had no idea just how much trouble and danger she was about to face. It all begins with her first task, when, while analyzing a...

American Heart of Darkness: Volume I, 2nd Edition by Robert Kirkconnell offers a compelling look at how the United States has shifted from a democratic republic to what the author calls a "pathocracy." Through thorough research and personal experience, Kirkconnell examines the darker aspects of...

Where the Flowers Bloom: Haven by Flora Wilder is a deeply romantic and adventurous novel that explores the idea of leaving one’s past behind and making a new start. Determined not to repeat her mistakes, Chloe has packed up her entire life and moved to...

Organizations must continuously adapt and innovate to successfully navigate the uncertain landscape of today's world. Dennis Akkerman is a seasoned executive coach, consultant, and keynote speaker. In Business as UNusual, Akkerman emphasizes the need for transformational leadership change to guide organizations through the turbulent waters...

Phoenix (Intertwined Souls Series Book 9) by Mary Dee is a historical romance that explores the difficulties of living a life outside of accepted societal norms. Eva and Zoe Lambros live a life of privilege and extreme luxury due to their business empire, as well...

Nuts About Dinosaurs by Andrew Woolnough is a rhyming, lively, and creative children’s tale that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and cooperation. Readers will meet a group of inventive squirrels who love to dream big and tackle new challenges side by side. When their latest idea sets...

Why do people leave their homes to work in a foreign country, and what do they find? Eileen Cahill explores this theme in Piñatas for the Year of the Dragon. She shares 12 stories based on her own experiences and interviews with others who crossed...

Orangey and Ricky: Country Cat, City Cat by Carole Coplan explores friendship, adventure, and the discovery of one's true place in the world. The story follows two very different cats—Ricky, a proud and sleek Abyssinian city cat, and Orangey, a scrappy, wild barn cat with...

Elena Vasquez, a high-end fashion model, was accustomed to a life of fashion shows, red carpets, and paparazzi. However, when she divorces her unfaithful husband, Manuel, she decides to live a quieter life. Eleven months later, at thirty-nine, Elena experiences acute breathlessness while alone in...