God is Watching the Apples is a memoir written by John Salerno, Betsy Tooker, and Chuck Miceli. It captures the history of Tops Marketplace in Plantsville, Connecticut. This history is divided into four parts. Through these parts—John, Betsy, Tops, and The Fire—it traces the store’s...

Tuck the Puck: A Hockey Adventure is a children's picture book written by Kaylie Globke, with illustrations by Valeshka Escalona. It tells the story of a hockey puck named Tuck, who, despite being the smallest component of the game, knows he is mighty. Whenever Tuck...

Lorraine Evanoff presents a different ilk of retired spy character in Walking the Cat. Louise Moscow is single, post menopause, and still able to fight her way out of a dangerous situation. She’s also the daughter of a disgraced Russian sleeper operative, but has successfully...

Breaking the Cage by Nassa Haymour is an inspiring tale of one young woman’s struggle to break free from the religious and societal constraints placed on her by culture and to “follow her dreams”. Like her mother before her, Nassa dreamed of a life of...

Arthur Davis, an itinerant Methodist minister on a mission to the Cherokee territory in the 1800s, falls instantly in love in love with fellow missionary Doctor Edward Crowley and develops a deep and abiding passion for him. Due to the societal expectations of the time...

Max and the Mighty Hurricane by Chrissy Hobbs and Ben Jackson is a relevant children's story that conveys a vital message. The story addresses very real fears that a child might have about facing an approaching natural disaster. The main character, Max, is scared! He...

Seahorses in the Olive Jar by Barb Kirpluk follows Walter, a puppet crow unable to fly, who struggles deeply with acceptance and emotional vulnerability. He develops a strong, idealized devotion to Gypsy, a real crow introduced to him by Dervish, a bold and scheming puppet...

“Sometimes, I even remember what normal feels like, but it never lasts.” Normalcy is hard to come by in Seth Parker's novel, God of the Buried, yet madness and obsession abound. The story unfolds in Morning Veil, a small town steeped in history and home...

Riddle of the Jeweled Cipher by L. J. Aldon is about Pucci Riddle, a unique critic and investigator known for uncovering the hidden histories of fine liquors. But that is not all; she also happens to see ghosts, a rare gift that proves essential when...

When the Hummingbirds Danced in a Honeysuckle Sky by Patrick E. Craig is a moving and emotionally layered story of love, regret, and redemption. Josie Winters, a faded country music star, finds herself grappling not only with cancer but with the painful echoes of a...

Missy Moo and the Great Fart Mishap by Heidi Brooks is a joyful romp through the barnyard, featuring a cow with a knack for moonwalking and a heart full of rhythm. We’re with Missy Moo, the life of the farm, who spends her time dazzling...

Little Bear and the Big Hole is a children’s picture book written by Jennifer Seal, with illustrations by Mirjam Siim. The story follows Little Bear, who is deeply affected by the death of his father. He often sits by a large hole, filled with the...

Ishkar: The Artificial Intelligence That Became a Soul by Soheila Dadkhah delves into the profound journey of an artificial intelligence evolving into a conscious, soulful being. This transformation is depicted through a series of symbolic gates that represent stages of awareness, emotion, creation, stability, and...

How to Get an Alligator Out of the Bathtub is a children’s picture book written by Lynsey Martin, with illustrations by Colleen C. Coggins. The story follows two brothers, Peyton and Bennett, who discover an alligator in their bathroom just as they are about to...

Shannon and the Mystery Dragon, written and illustrated by Kristen M Niedzielski, follows a young girl’s journey of compassion, bravery, and friendship. Set in the countryside, the story begins with Shannon tending to her daily chores on her grandparents’ farm. While gathering blueberries, she stumbles...

Life on the Frontier by Jacqueline Bachar and Paul Bachar Jr. is a compilation of Mary Lott’s letters from 1826 to 1846 after settlement on the Ohio frontier from New York. They describe the difficulties of travel and frontier life, including health problems affecting family...

Head in the Clouds is a collection of poignant poems by Hermione Lee. The poems are divided into four parts, each exploring the beauty of childhood and simple moments, as well as the harsh realities of pain and heartache. The first part encourages readers to...

Tales From The Red Planet: Part 1 by Chris Cleveland is a gritty, multi-threaded science fiction epic set on Mars, where survival is just the beginning. We find ourselves on the red planet as it pushes various colonists to their limits through sudden death, ancient...

Until the Walls Come Down by Gal Podjarny is a deeply layered literary novel set in modern-day Israel, where grief, identity, and history collide. After losing her parents in a terrorist attack, Tammar is thrown into another crisis when she learns her childhood home is...

Anthony L. Canali’s Sculpting Stardust: Sacred Equations in the Global Village - Experience = Logic x Creativity² = E=LC² is an ambitious and thought-provoking exploration of human consciousness, creativity, and cultural evolution. Anchored by the central equation E = LC² (Experience = Logic × Creativity²),...