Bewitched, Bothered, and Beheaded is the tenth installment of The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries by Heather Haven. The story starts at a police station where PI Lee Alvarez has been detained on murder charges. Readers are thrown into the deep end along with Lee and...

I could already tell from the title that this would be a fun and exhilarating read and I was not wrong. In How Jojo Got Her Mojo Back, Cynthia A. King crafted a charming, riveting, and thoroughly enjoyable book. The story kicks off when Jojo’s...

In the dystopian metropolis of 23rd-century Paris, where corruption and darkness reign, a select few have secured a ticket to escape the misery of Floor Zero. Among them is Ariel de Santos, a renowned artist capable of crafting vivid dreams that evoke pure emotions in...

Meet Little Lizard by Caelan Crawford begins by setting a tone of happy discovery of a softly-hued reptile, small enough to be comfortable in a beautiful flower—something akin to a multi-hued lily or gladiola—a blossoming home shared with a tiny butterfly and other like surprises....

Have you ever met a talking chimp? Sebastian Winthrop is not only a talking chimp, he’s also a first-rate detective. Just don’t call him a monkey as he’s really a chimp. Friendly, too, and it’s a good thing because in Michael Dell’s Monkey Flip, Addie...

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...

Fallen Messiah is a paranormal novel by S.G. Hardt that tells the tale of a young woman named Sierra. She encounters a vampire coven whilst breaking into a mansion with her boyfriend in a rash attempt to find the money she needs to solve all...

A Good Day and Other (Mostly) Humorous Stories and Lists is a collection of short stories and other creative writing pieces by Radu Guiasu. An academic sees a way out of his monotonous everyday life when he finally finds the inspiration to write. A master's...

Earth Shot by Stephen Henning is the first book in the Seconds to Midnight series. It tells the story of Lucas, Avi, and Maisie, three kids who observe a strange object crashing into the forest. Their curiosity gets the better of them; despite potential danger,...

Above Neil Rock: Stories & Poems by James Ross Kelly is a memoir that captures the rugged beauty and harsh realities of life in the Pacific Northwest. Through a blend of stories and poems, Kelly reflects on the environmental devastation caused by corporate silviculture, the...

In No Boundaries, Kevin Geise crafts a compelling historical novel set in the early 1970s, exploring desegregation and economic shifts in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The novel follows the Jackson family, who move from New Orleans seeking a better life, and the O'Connors, a wealthy family...

In Ella's Letter to Santa by Ashley Hohmann, young Ella is the only girl in a family of four brothers, and her greatest wish is to have a baby sister. She eagerly wishes on a wishing star each night, imagining a sister to share secrets...

Katie Otey beautifully and humorously captures the struggles of growing up with siblings, especially when they have differing personalities, as is often the case, in this endearing, illustrated children’s book, Izzy’s (Almost) Epic Day. Izzy is an eleven-year-old sixth grader with an overactive imagination that...

Tales For Tra-La-La-Day by Steve Michael Reedy is a collection of six captivating fables with beautiful illustrations by Tom Fee. The stories are told by a traveler on his way to celebrate Tra-La-La-Day under a full winter moon and each of the stories connects to...

To Sow a Fallow by Michael Frank Rizzo begins in the farming village of Dæġes Ēage, where ten-year-old John and his friends from the Lucky Few Adventurers’ Guild—Paul, Arum, and Stephen—embark on a quest to explore Luminous Grove, seeking treasure and adventure. During their exploration,...

Galaxy Walkers is a middle-grade novel by Kris Paulsen. Lyra Stewart wants nothing more than for her best friend, Archie, to help her with English so she can go on the sixth-grade field trip to the zoo. Within moments, the friends are whisked away by...

Often, people read the Bible without considering the contextual meanings of many of its stories. In Hope For All of Us, Brenda Carroll Jarvis reminds us of the humanity in the characters. Most especially, she highlights the boundless love of God, which encompasses everyone, illustrating...

Gifted and Distractible by Julie F. Skolnick is a heartfelt book designed to help parents and educators understand and support their twice-exceptional (2e) children. The book is divided into three parts: Understanding, Strategies, and Advocacy. To effectively help your child, you first need to comprehend...

…And Then I Would Fly is a memoir by Damien Thompson. The book details Damien’s childhood of abuse and neglect at the hands of his father in the wake of his parents' divorce. From his early years of looking up to his father to the...

Crystal Avarice by Troy D. Wymer starts with Coradelle Hershall's search for a missing planetary deed linked to her late father's estate, which includes a disputed property on the planet Staraliss. Coradelle hires Wilcox Brown, a private investigator, to investigate after discovering the deed may...