When children learn about compassion, they can develop empathy and understand the emotions of others and themselves. This is also helpful in dealing with difficult times. Author Tess Grandison explores these subjects in Louis and the Orphaned Peacock. The story begins with Bella, a peahen...

Gabriel Farago’s Murder on the Ghan unfolds with the gripping allure of an Australian outback tale fused with a murder mystery. The narrative kicks off with a captivating scene featuring Jimmy Bingarra, a young Aboriginal miner whose prophetic dream sets in motion a chain of...

In Beneath the Lake: Lake Lanier Mysteries Book 1 by Casi McLean, Lacey Montgomery deeply mistrusts all men. When she catches her then-boyfriend, Cale, in the arms of another woman, her mistrust soars to new heights. In an impulsive move, she races away in a...

In Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas by Nicole Oke, a talent show is ready to begin. Izzy is so excited! She will be dancing. She peeks at the crowd and suddenly realizes she is nervous too. Izzy is confused about how she can be...

In Bibles and Bones in the Forest by Flora Reigada, an installment of the Angels at Pine Brook Ranch series, Laura and Chris Murillo run the Pine Brook Ranch and Rescue in a rural area of New York. Laura tends the rescued horses and gives...

Parker The Homeless Dog by Bob Merz is about a dog who wants to be adopted by a family. The homeless dog sleeps under a car, looks for food in garbage cans, and gets yelled at and kicked. Even children laugh at her and throw...

Seth the Last Skywalker by Cecil Holt is a young adult coming-of-age novel centered around Seth Skywalker, a young man burdened by a mysterious curse known as the Skywalker curse. Hidden deep in the Cherokee Mountains of North Carolina, Seth must uncover the origins of...

Creating a Life from the Ashes by Fidele Sebahiz is a touching memoir that shares the author's experiences growing up in a village in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and his new life in the United States. The author narrates the story of the...

Sophia and the Dragon-Eye Charms: The Secret of Okaas is a children's fantasy novel by Beth Christopherson. Sophia is drawn into a magical adventure three years after the death of her brother, Seth. Gifted with powerful heart magic born from her compassion, she’s chosen by...

Ezra the Elevator's Challenging Climb, by Michael Booker and Erica Booker, is a beautiful children's book demonstrating the importance of inner strength and positive reinforcement when confronting life's challenges. Today is Ezra the Elevator's first day of service. He has a positive attitude and heartily...

Beneath the Canvas by Vera Zegarac explores the life of Olivia Summers, who leaves her stifling relationship and career to work for Alex Harrington, a reclusive author with a painful past. As Olivia becomes part of Alex's inner circle, she discovers a painting that mirrors...

Glass in the Blood by John M. Reeves brings together the stories of two desperate characters who are caught in a dangerous international conspiracy. Fatima is a Yemeni mother whose life has been plagued by abuse. In her remote village, her son is her only...

Beyond the Bullet by Heidi Yewman is a deeply personal exploration of the lasting impact of gun violence. Through a series of interviews, Yewman amplifies the voices of survivors and families who have endured the unimaginable loss and trauma caused by shootings. Each chapter offers...

With a GDP of approximately $27.360 trillion as of 2024, it is still a wonder how a part of America’s population still lives in abject poverty, some working low-paying jobs that demand almost double the hours of a regular work week. But then, is it...

Armando and the Amazing Animal Race by Diana Schaffter is a wonderfully crafted middle-grade read with a touching story and compelling environmental message. Central to the narrative is Armando, a twelve-year-old boy, who sets off on an exciting journey across continents with his eccentric grandmother...

Pickles the Mermaid by Laura Strachan is a children's picture book that follows the story of its titular mermaid, Pickles, who loves eating pickles and enjoys spreading joy by asking her sea friends if they would like a "tickle or a pickle." However, she faces...

In Awakening the Mystic, Rob Dorgan delivers a captivating tale that follows Reynolds “Ren” Devlin, a yoga teacher who struggles with his identity, spirituality, and the cosmic repercussions of a single, miraculous event. After a tragic accident leads to the resurrection of a young boy...

Rob Dorgan's audiobook, Awakening the Mystic, is a spiritual journey disguised as a novel. We follow Ren Devlin, a yoga teacher whose life is irrevocably altered when he performs a seemingly miraculous act. This propels him and his partner, Sean, into an unwanted spotlight. Overwhelmed,...

Beneath the Swamp’s Shadow is a moving historical novel by Lumbee author Kelvin Ray Oxendine. It is an evocative revisiting of the thrilling events that led up to the Battle of Hayes Pond in 1958, between the Lumbee/ Tuscarora Native American communities and the Ku...

From the Shadows into the Light by Connie M Paglianiti is a raw and courageous memoir chronicling a dramatic fall from grace and a hard-won journey back to self-worth and hope. Once a celebrated event manager, trusted by high-profile clients and industry leaders, Connie's life...