In Invention Is a Mother, Rob Brownell tells a hysterically funny story about a lazy young adult with serious responsibilities in the tech world. Shaughnessy is a fresh engineering graduate who is not too eager to take on adult responsibilities. While patiently waiting for “great...

Finding a portal through an Ouija board, a demonic entity destroys lives for over five decades in the paranormal horror novel, Invitation to Darkness by Barb Shadow. In 1939, Maggie Borden dies leaving behind her grieving husband, Ezra, and her young son, J.P. Blaming J.P....

I have always loved reading memoirs, particularly ones whose authors offer a unique perspective and a quick wit – such is the case in Dina Honour’s It’s A Lot to Unpack. In it, the author examines a life that many might envy, though she fears...

Ivy’s Popsicle Dragon by Mr. Sun is a humorous children's book in which Ivy wakes up crying and startles her mom. Of course, her mom wants to know what is wrong, and when Ivy tells her about her “nightmare,” it isn’t what she is expecting....

One hundred years from now, powerful monsters will annihilate humanity. The only hope lies with Jackie, a girl tasked with returning to the past and assembling a group of female heroes to prevent this tragedy. There are a few issues with this plan, however. The...

Jealousy is the Moon (Emotion Series) by Lauren Martin is an educational picture book for young children. If your child has shown signs of jealousy before or if you are worried they may start to develop those feelings as they get older, then this book...

Jerry, a wildly inventive squirrel, loves to make things that help others. He also likes to invent things just because he enjoys building. After finding out that his closest friend Gary sleepwalks, Jerry invents wings. Not wanting to go out in the snow, Jerry decides...

Jet Trails: Looking for Blue Skies by M.H. Sullivan is a contemporary romance that follows Meara's journey to Oregon to heal from the loss of her husband and the sale of her travel business. She connects with Cade, a lawyer, on the flight and they...

Jimmy's Christmas Present by JR Wirth presents a cute story of a 24-year-old college student, Jimmy, who is performing a college psychology study by going to the mall during the holidays and pretending to fall and drop presents to see if anyone helps him, and...

Judah's Scepter and the Sacred Stone by D.A. Brittain is a Christian historical romance novel that would appeal most to a diverse audience of young adults and adults who enjoy biblical fiction with elements of romance. Princess Teia is the daughter of Judah’s last king,...

Just City is a coming-of-age story by Olga Tymofiyeva. Twenty-one-year-old Nathan is excited to join the New Entrepreneur Incubator, with his friend Jack, to complete his vision of a start-up company. However, to be a founder, he needs $10000 as pre-seed money to enter the...

Raz Mihal weaves the theme of divine love into his contemplations in Just Love Her: A Poetic and Inspirational Journey into Love's Divine Essence. It is a tale of unrequited love, a story of a heart that yearns and a flame of love that never...

Just River by Sara B. Fraser is comedy writing at its best. The Otis River flows through a small city called Wattsville, a city full of ordinary people – or so you might think. Carol is a stress-eating cashier with a daughter called Garnet. When...

Katie, Bar the Door: A Novel by Ruth Hull Chatlien is a story filled with realism and humanity, following a young woman on her journey to find a foothold in a world that has mercilessly broken her. Yes, Katie is broken. She has suffered a...

The mere mention of the words “drug dealer” often leaves most people with an image of a scary villain. Despite this general and extreme way of perceiving them, it is interesting that people still want to know a thing or two about the personal lives...

Kids Say the Darndest Things to Santa Claus by Don Kennedy is Volume Three in the 25 Years of Santa Stories series. A collection of lovely, humorous, and heartfelt stories serves as an inside perspective on what children say to Santa, which ranges in tone...

Kookaburras, Cuppas & Kangaroos is a non-fiction travel tale written by S. Bavey. Taking part in the Assisted Passage Migration Scheme (aka the Populate or Perish policy) in Australia in the 1960s, Yorkshire lass Elizabeth Isle traveled from England to Australia via the SS Orcades....

Lake of Clouds by A.B. Ruiz is a young adult fantasy novel centered on Galia, a determined orphan who dreams of reaching the fabled City above the Lake of Clouds. Despite being dismissed by adults and tormented by a local bully, Galia believes she has...

Everyone has a story – even a violent killer Weresnake.Trystan is a young boy living with his mother and brother in the swamps of early 20th century America. Trying to make a better life for themselves the Weresnake family move to work in a hotel...

Latham's Landing by Tara Fox Hall is a trilogy of stories, all set in Latham’s Landing, a Cairn Isle well-known for its hauntings – and mysterious disappearances. All That Remains tells the story of Sandra. She has visited the isle with Tina, her best friend,...

In Lawyers, Dogs, and Money: A Veronica Kildare K-9 Mystery Book 2 by Tracy Carter, Veronica Kildare moves to Colorado to get away from her traumatic past involving the death of her fiance. His violent death still haunts her in her dreams. Her father, Bob,...

Hop on for an action-packed steampunk adventure ride with Joel Poe's Legend of the Phoenix Resurgence. Set in the magical world of Aelloria, the story follows Joren, a seventeen-year-old blacksmith living in the village of Hopegrove. After stumbling upon the ancient artifact of Undying Flame,...

Lilian and Circle: Circularity is Future by George Hohbach and Robin Palmer is a romantic fairy tale comedy that puts a new twist on the premise of identity switching. Circle is a sheltered alien princess from the planet of Maxilla. Lillian is a wild pop...

Lilly and May Learn Why Mom and Dad Work by Anthony C. Delauney shows that it's sad to watch Mom and Dad leave for work every day. Sisters Lilly and May don’t understand why they have to work. They’d much rather Mom and Dad stayed...

Music has its own magic as Princess Lily is about to find out. In Katrina Johnson and Roi Emmanuel Quilario’s Lily’s Song, three princesses demonstrate amazing powers, but Princess Lily doesn’t believe in herself and her power of music. Her oldest sister is a fine...

In Listen Up, Abbie Crank crafts a compelling young adult romance that delves into the complexities of teenage friendships, dreams, and personal growth. Sixteen-year-old Keres, a passionate musician, is determined to leave her troubled past and broken friendship with Ethan behind. Ethan, once her best...

Little Boy, I Know Your Name: A Second-Generation Memoir from Inherited Holocaust Trauma by Mitchell Raff is an insightful, heartwrenching story of the author's life. Mitchell's father and mother both endured the unspeakable evils perpetuated on the Jews during the Holocaust. This left them ill-equipped...

Little Economists: Volume 1 by Kelly Lee is a fantastic introduction to personal finance for children of all ages. Kelly broaches complex financial concepts and makes them easy to understand. Various young animals live in a city where parents teach their children the importance of...

Looking Glass Friends: A Novel Inspired by Real Love Letters by E.L. Neve is the story of Ellie and Neil who fell in love with one another over email. They started off very simply talking about the novel Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. The question...

Ed Gideon does not know what to make of the flurry of emotions running through him. Two years ago, the love of his life and the mother of his beautiful daughters were taken from him in a reckless accident and now he stands before the...

Love At Hailey's Comet is a mystery drama by Kimberly A. Biggerstaff. Alexandra 'Alex' Yates is not just an Air Force OSI agent stationed at the MacDill Air Force Base; she is also playing the main lead in an independent movie being shot at a...

Love At The Pentagon: A Nick & Gia Story is a work of fiction in the romance, interpersonal drama, and suspense subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to some instances of adult language and adult themes and relationships throughout. Penned by author...

Mr. Chima Aghanya’s Love in Pandemonium follows the journey of several characters as they face their uncertain futures. In high school, Meskapon had a crush on Amaka. He makes a deal with Nnamdi to get close to Amaka and help him get a date. Nnamdi...

Love Lost Adventure: The Lie is a work of fiction in the romance, suspense, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to adult readers and was penned by author Roseann Gargiulo. This captivating journey through time and emotions follows protagonist Theodora Hayes, affectionately known...

A stray is one who is lost, having no proper place or company. The stray in this collection recalls his encounters with love and passion and his attempt to flee from both whenever the freedom and peace of solitude came calling. He has had lovers—a...

Luke Blackmon's Rose: A Love Story is a work of fiction in the time travel and interracial romance subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Mary Patterson Thornburg. In this charming and heartfelt tale of love...

Machine See, Machine Do: How Technology Mirrors Bias in Our Criminal Justice System is a work of non-fiction in the political subgenre. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Patrick K. Lin. The book scrutinizes the machine-based aspects...

Ron Chandler's Madcap Dogs: Revealing Their True Glory features fourteen short stories that demonstrate the different roles of dogs and how they impact the lives of their human companions. A greyhound must find help to save a bickering couple from drowning. A teenager teaches a...

Marlon and the Wide World is the third book in the award-winning series Marlon's Marvelous Adventures. This time, Dan Bailes tells how Marlon ran away from home. Marlon finds his little puffy toy in pieces one morning and is convinced that his brother, Albert, tore...

Marlon Finds A Way by Dan Bailes centers around Marlon, a cat who has been dubbed Mad Marlon. Marlon isn’t a fan of this name and wants things to change. His mom tells him to count to ten whenever he gets angry so that he...