This week I’ve been diving into the first issue of XeLuS Mind Studio, an educational comic book created by Deborah Andersson and edited by Deborah and Martin Andersson with illustrations provided by multiple contributors. The goal of this book is to use characters based on...

My Rude Awakening by Edward Charles Featherstone is an unfiltered memoir that recounts his extraordinary life journey from the elite circles of English society to the unforgiving world of combat aviation. Raised in privilege, Charles undergoes personal and emotional transformations through intense experiences, from his...

In Adele and the Whispering Garden, Polly Richards invites children to discover a love of gardening and magic. Adele is a curious girl with a big heart. Upon moving into her new home, she decides to explore. In her backyard, she finds the entrance to...

Set in a small Michigan town called Cheboygan, this tale follows Aedan and his high school friends Lindsey, Tim, and Mary. An extraordinary and unforeseen change is looming in the air. The teens are preparing to graduate from high school and embrace college life. On...

The Swim by Jo A. Hiestand is billed as a prequel to her novels featuring the former police detective Michael McLaren. Teenager Michael and his best buddies, Sean and Jamie, are sweltering in a British summer when the idea of a swim in one of...

Yes, Black Men Do Love Black Women by Coach Michael Taylor takes a deep and insightful look at the struggles and strengths within the Black community. Specifically, it covers the challenges Black women face because of societal stereotypes, systemic discrimination, and cultural myths. Michael delves...

Dangerous Attraction by Dori Pulitano weaves an intense tale of crime, loyalty, and romance, centered on Massimo, a Mafia figure, and Madison, who finds herself reluctantly drawn into his dangerous world. Madison applies to work at Velvet Ace Lounge and Casino, the Anastasi family's business....

Lunch Tales: Suellen by Lucille Guarino tells the captivating story of a successful 28-year-old female attorney working in a reputable law firm. Suellen gains tremendous support from her work friends through their lunch conversations. She is a firm believer in living large. Having inherited generational...

In Hollow by Shaun Allan, we are introduced to married couple Gwen and Amanda, along with their two daughters, Grace and Alexandra. Gwen felt a void in herself and decided to conduct an experiment to see if she could fill it. She contemplated taking someone's...

In The Secrets of Shadywoods by Jill Hovis, Maggie and Julie plan to go to an art camp together, but Maggie is in for a rude disappointment. Maggie’s mom unexpectedly announces an immediate move to a campground in Georgia. Maggie’s fate is to be stuck...

The Lost King by Elizabeth Creith is an epic tale that starts in the kingdom of Valenia. The protagonist, Princess Kiar, fears for the well-being of her people. Wild animals are destroying the crops, and winter is soon approaching. Kiar receives an ominous message from...

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...

In Chasing Money, author Michael Balter delivers a thrilling mystery filled with suspense, crime, and unexpected twists, taking two ordinary guys on an extraordinary adventure. The story centers around Marty and Bo, two friends struggling to keep their startup, Paladin, afloat. They are faced with...

Empire of Billions: The Quadrillion Brothers by E. Masson is a gripping novel about a prominent and elite family. The Roberts family has wealth, fame, looks, intellect, and prestige. Elizabeth Roberts and her four brothers don't know this yet, but their neighbor envies them immensely....

In Sean Quarmby's Room 23, John Quinlan became a member of the U.S. Secret Service, where he was assigned to the Counterfeit Currency unit. Quinlan’s objective was to dismantle a covert scheme designed to perfect the APEX counterfeit $100 bill that was circulating in the...

Endure: A Memoir of Grief, Resilience, and Love by Kelly McCoy is a profoundly moving exploration of loss and healing that transcends traditional grief narratives. McCoy courageously shares his personal journey of navigating the devastating loss of his son, Cooper, through a series of heartfelt...

Selena, You’re Beautiful! is a short story focused on the issue of incest. Selena and her current boyfriend Trent went out for dinner one night. Trent realized that Selena was being rather distant with him and wasn’t letting him get close to her emotionally. She...

I picked up Come to the Garden by Jennifer Wilder Morgan out of curiosity, in the same way that I picked up For One More Day by Mitch Albom, but my curiosity in both instances has proven to be my best guide. Come to the...

Pleasing Mr. Pepys by Deborah Swift is a compelling novel featuring a historical personage with powerful political undertones. Inspired by the famous Samuel Pepy’s diary, this novel explores some of the key players in the historical events that took place in Pepys’ time. Deb Willet...

Living with a 98-Year-Old Rocket Scientist: Mister B by Lynn Byk is a memoir that reads like nothing I have read in a long while. It is well-crafted, with details that capture the very essence of the day-to-day life of a 98-year-old rocket scientist, his...