There is a long drought affecting all the animals in the wilderness. When Elephant suggests the animals work together to dig for water, everyone but Hare takes a turn helping out. In Bekezela Broscius’s Clever Hare and the Well, Hare uses sneaky tricks to get...

The Heron Legacy by Leona Francombe revolves around Charles Fontaine, who is deeply connected to his past in the Belgian Ardennes, cherishes his uncle Theodore's teachings about their ancestral lands, including Blancheron Castle and its folklore, and has always been fascinated by the legend of...

Lucas Mack's life is upended when he loses Addy. He seems to drift without an anchor, yet he is determined to start anew. So, he decides to test the Maelstrom. The maelstrom appears as a swirling circle of water for only three days each year,...

Building Bridges by Ralph and Lynda Homan follows Barney Keller's journey after receiving an encrypted message unlocking access to the seventh dimension. From this, we see Barney's insight, including encounters with deceased loved ones and reflections on human responsibility, and aims to bridge heaven and...

In The Consortium: Genesis by B. A. Chapman, in a dystopian future world, the Consortium—an amalgamation of scientists and their oligarchical donors—is an organization untouchable and inviolate to all oversight by law or government regulation. It conducts scientific experiments far beyond horrendous with despicable cruelty...

In Steven F Seagull & The Missing Chips by Kitty May Gruchelska, Steven the seagull fondly reminisces about his love for chips—or, for those of the American persuasion, fries—inspired by his grandfather's tales of a time before their discovery. Despite living in an era of...

A Campfire Story by Cindy and Gus Gee is the tenth book in the Boar and Family Books series. It is a children’s mystery book centered around a highly-anticipated camping trip. Adding to the anticipation is Boar's dad's announcement that he will tell everyone a...

Matt Wright’s Breaking Colossus: Stars Reach, Book One is an exciting, fast-paced, character-driven space opera. The story begins on the planet Telam. Roth Soleis is 20, the son of Queen Alora Soleis and the legendary warrior Grey Soleis. Roth was only a few days old...

Time – is it past, present, or future? Or, is it a blending of all three and yet more? Time is eternal, “an endless march, a relentless force.” Vikas Parihar’s A Love Letter to Time is a philosophical journey through time and in time, a...

Angie Song always wished the folktales she heard as a child were true; however, she never thought she’d encounter merfolk like this. Oceansong by C.W. Rose follows Angie as she attempts to help her people figure out what is happening to the rapidly disappearing fish...

Zahara and the Lost Books of Light by Joyce Yarrow is a captivating blend of historical fiction and suspense. The story follows journalist Alienor Crespo, who stumbles upon a hidden library containing priceless books saved from the Spanish Inquisition. What sets this novel apart is...

Pennies from Vietnam: A Sister at Home, a Brother at War is a poignant memoir that chronicles the emotional toll of war on a soldier and those he leaves behind. It is presented through the letters of Larry Ray Smith, a young soldier serving in...

The delightful children’s picture book Frankie the Fart Wants a Friend by Daniel Huerga takes young readers on a whimsical journey with Frankie, a lovable, friendly fart facing an unusual, or perhaps usual, predicament: he has no friends. Illustrated by David Kantrowitz, the book entertains...

Halito, Gianna! is a children's adventure by Becky Villareal. Gianna Saldana is a curious child. Raised by a single mother, Gianna often wonders about her father and wants nothing more than to learn his identity. She finally gets her chance to learn more about her...

Olaf and Essex is a work of fiction in the fantasy, adventure, and drama genres. Penned by author Patti Calkosz, it is intended for young readers in the middle-grade age range and has some scenes of mild violence and mentions of death. In an alternate...

I See Superheroes Everywhere is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by Kacey Becker. It follows a boy who celebrates the superheroes in his life on a school career day. His heroes are all people with special needs, but through the child's eyes, he...

The Translation of Julian Yu is a work of fiction in the cultural writing, interpersonal drama, and slice-of-life genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Ezekiel Lee, this is a tender coming-of-age novel about 18-year-old Julian Yu, a...

Do-It-Yourself Dollhouse by Shannon Anderson is a charming tale centered on two young girls, Charley and Lucy, whose differing experiences with dollhouses inspire a journey into creativity and friendship. Charley starts with a beautiful, store-bought dollhouse that soon loses its charm. In contrast, Lucy constructs...

J. Salvatore Domino brings us a compelling mystery in Your Undercover Brother: An Able Body Mystery. When Able Body started his private detective agency, using the quirky name that most people had for him, he thought he had a catchy slogan. Everybody could use an...

Many Mansions by Alexis Soleil tells the story of Moses and Isaac Remington, fraternal twins. Moses and Isaac were both passionate about real estate and committed to launching a real estate company when they grew up. Despite Isaac facing special challenges due to his albinism...