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...

Descendants of the Big House by C. Vonzale Lewis is a darkly lyrical novella that fuses family legacy, buried trauma, and the supernatural into a taut, gripping mystery. We’re with Beatrice Monroe, who is a law enforcement officer grappling with a powerful ancestral gift. She...

Whispers Where the Wildflowers Bloom by Jhani Mills is a psychologically disturbing narrative that follows one woman’s journey from a childhood marked by trauma to healing and hope. Amelia Harper is haunted by a painful childhood of abuse and neglect at the hands of her...

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...

Anthropologist Spencer MacCallum discovered the works of the ingenious potters of Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, Mexico. Now, award-winning author Charmayne Samuelson brings an illuminating collection of poetry, pottery, and photography that celebrates the lives of these gifted potters and artists with Mata Ortiz: Poetry Of...

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...

Chariots in the Sky by Larry A. Freeland is a war novel that plunges readers right into the airborne chaos of the Vietnam War with unflinching realism and emotional clarity. We're with Captain Taylor St. James and his Huey helicopter crew, as the novel chronicles...

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...

Under the Pale Moon by Whitney and David Knight follows Gabby, a nonverbal seven-year-old girl with autism and extraordinary technical skills, who lives in a wooded suburb with her family. After crashing during a daring bike jump and earning neighborhood admiration, she secretly modifies her...

Return of the Cave Lion by Phyllis Wheeler is an exciting time-travel adventure that follows two young Guardians of Time, Jake and Ava, along with their four-year-old cousin DeeDee. When the group discovers a unique cat in their neighborhood, they initially think little of it....