In Aaron Ryan’s The Phoenix Experiment, Jax wakes aboard the sentient science vessel The Origin, where he and other adolescents are included in the Phoenix Experiments; controlled dreamlike sessions meant to reconnect them with deceased loved ones. The arrival of new survivors from the destroyed...

The Cartography of First Love by Angela Grey is an unusual, but completely compelling story of first love encountered in a most unusual location – a psychiatric institution. Fifteen-year-old Zibby is confined because of her eating disorder, and sixteen-year-old Nico suffers from depression and anxiety....

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...

Return to Southampton County, the third installment in the Self-Liberation of Parson Sykes Trilogy by David J. Mason, is an exploration of the Reconstruction Era through the lens of one man’s journey from enslavement to freedom. Mason intricately weaves historical events with personal narratives, offering...

Breakaway by J.A. McNally explores a fractured world where the remnants of a divided nation struggle with the results of their decisions. Set during a second American civil war, the novel follows John Emmett, a medic turned reluctant hero, as he begins a dangerous mission...

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...

Life Curriculum: What You Learn and Practice Makes You Who You Are by Charles Paul Collins is a comprehensive and eye-opening book about life. The author focuses on life as a craft. This is something I find absolutely fascinating as a mother, as a teacher,...

Sadie and Moose on the Loose by Mignon Morse is a charming picture book that captures the joy of friendship and adventure through the playful escapades of two lovable dogs, Sadie and Moose. The story begins in a small town where Sadie, with her...

Terco: A True Story of Love, Ego, and Corruption by Joseph Marchant is an eye-opening thriller that chronicles every traveler’s greatest fear: that of being “locked up abroad.” Simon was an expatriate Englishman living abroad. With both English and Mexican citizenship, Simon had made his...

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Little Amish Girl by Viola Estrella shares a similar thought process. It centers on Ivy, an Amish girl who must endure going from one foster home to another...

In Outer Demons: Backseat Demons Book 1 by J.P. Barnett, Evelyn was on her way to present a project when she had a near-death experience. After this experience, Evelyn was unsettled and on edge. She began to have violent outbursts and haunting dreams where she...

The Belly of the Anaconda by C. Arthur Ellis, Jr. blends history and fiction, offering a vivid portrait of New Orleans during the Civil War. The story focuses on Rachel Durand, a widow whose life has been shattered by war. As Union troops take control...

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...

The Boy by Reno Bachman is the story of a young boy who carries the heavy burdens of fear, anger, and grief after losing everything he holds dear. On a fateful night, he witnesses his father's murder and the destruction of his home. However, the...

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...

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...

Self-service at the checkout is an express way for consumers to leave the store faster. It has revolutionized the process, yet there are still many businesses that haven’t yet adopted it. Adriana Rivas’ How to Implement Self-Service Without Failing is a guidebook for any organization...

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...

In Correct But Wish To Explain by Grant Hall, Ethan’s father was an abusive man who beat not only his children but also his wife. This affects Ethan and his brother greatly, as they couldn’t protect their mother. Things become worse when their parents divorce,...

In Life and How to Live It, Chaz Holesworth recounts his life story. He was raised in Kensington in a poor neighborhood. Both his parents grew up in dysfunctional families, which impacted how they raised Chaz. His father was bright, but his heroin addiction affected...