Glenda K Clare | Historical Fiction

The Legacy of Prairie Winds by Glenda K Clare is a saga that chronicles the life of Johann (John) Gehring, a young German immigrant who bravely journeys to America in search of a new life. At sixteen, Johann arrives in the Nebraska’s rugged prairies. He encounters tornadoes, prairie fires, and experiences the freezing winters. He learns to survive in the midst of the fiercest challenges. Adopting the name John, he finds love with Helena, and together they build a home and raise five children, including the spirited Berta. Helena teaches her children to be as strong as the prairie cottonwood. But the family will be tested with trials, tribulations, loss, and love. Follow them through the most...

Elaine Ricker Kelly | Fiction - Historical - Personage

Finding Her Voice by Elaine Ricker Kelly is the third book in the From Broken to Bold series. This detailed historical narrative reconstructs the lives of early female apostles and women of faith during the uncertainty of the years following Jesus’ resurrection. The story follows two principal female characters, Junia and Susannah, as well as Veronica and others, exploring their struggles to find their voices in a world dominated by men. Their personal journeys of spreading the good news and finding love are vividly drawn against the backdrop of first-century Judea, Antioch, and the surrounding regions. The book speaks eloquently about their struggles to be heard in a male-dominated religiou...

Gregory L Fischer | American Dramas & Plays

In Dream of Writing by Gregory L. Fischer Jr., College senior Ramen Noodle (Ray) dreams of making it big as a screenwriter, but his reality is far from Hollywood fame. He sacrificed a football scholarship to attend Orleans University, yet now he’s stuck working as a bartender in the French Quarter, failing his crucial capstone course. Haunted by recurring nightmares of a cannibal wearing an alligator mask terrorizing a rural town, Ramen channels his dark visions into a horror screenplay. But as his drug-induced dreams blur the line between fantasy and reality, he begins to question what’s real—his love for his girlfriend or his obsession with success. As his nightmares threaten to consume hi...

James Sulzer | Mystery

All That Smolders by James Sulzer is a crime mystery with a finely drawn setting, a propulsive conflict, and unforgettable characters. Set in 1980 on the Island of New England, the story introduces a community of locals with different lifestyles and occupations. It is peaceful until a prominent lawyer is murdered. Peter Christie is a reporter for the Island Forum who has arrived on the island for a new start, and he becomes utterly invested in the murder case while developing a romance with Haddie Danville. The story opens with the shocking death of Quentin Douglas, a reclusive and wealthy man who had been digging up buried treasure—bags of gold and silver—in his yard. The investigation reve...

Glenville Ashby | Poetry

Glenville Ashby's 40 Days of Fasting: 40 Inspired Recitations is a profound spiritual journey born from a period of disciplined fasting that coincided with Ramadan and Lent in April 2025. Through these forty days, Ashby channels a divine voice named Carlos, delivering poetic recitations that explore themes of divine mercy, inner purification, mortality, and spiritual awakening. The poems have a prayerful tone; at times they are exploratory of the spiritual sentiment of the personae, at times a direct engagement with God, and at times observant. They put together personal trials with universal truths, underlining the fact that true awakening comes through surrender, love, and divine connectio...

Alisa Jean | Romance

Matthew (A Los Angeles Quakes Hockey Series, Book 3) by Alisa Jean is just as tantalizing as the first two books in the series. This entry introduces another unique, compelling hero, a character as genuinely flawed and lovable as those in the other books. Meet Matthew Holt, a Hockey player for the L.A. Quakes team and a man who will do anything for his team. He spares no energy when he plays and can even get brutal if that is what it takes to defend the team and teammates. Then something bad happens: he is traded to a team thousands of miles from home, away from friends and family. And he doesn’t like that. Now his anger has only one outlet—the hockey pitch. But something else is happening:...

Oliver Libby | Non-Fiction - Government/Politics

Strong Floor, No Ceiling: A Bold Plan to Rebuild the American Dream—for Everyone by Oliver Libby offers a radically moderate blueprint for a fractured nation. Entrepreneur and policy innovator Oliver B. Libby urges us to move beyond division with a pragmatic vision rooted in both tradition and innovation, equity and growth. Libby’s “Strong Floor” approach ensures every American has access to healthcare, education, and opportunity—while his “No Ceiling” philosophy champions the limitless ambitions that drive progress. Inside, you’ll find actionable strategies to restore trust in institutions and elections, a new model for bipartisan cooperation, and a call to civic renewal. Learn how capital...

Dorothea Jensen | Poetry - General

Dorothea Jensen’s Liberty-Loving Lafayette is a delightful and accessible introduction to the Marquis de Lafayette, the young French nobleman whose courage and idealism played a crucial role in securing American independence. In rhyming verse, Jensen swiftly summarizes Lafayette’s journey: from his youthful enthusiasm for the American cause, to his pivotal friendship with George Washington, his bravery in battle, his role in securing French support, and his decisive contribution at Yorktown. With lively illustrations and supplemental resources, the book invites young readers—and adults—to discover Lafayette’s remarkable story in an engaging, memorable way. This book provides intriguing detai...

Benjamin Douglas | Business and Investing

Mediocre to Meaningful by Benjamin Douglas is a compelling business parable that chronicles the transformation of a struggling manufacturing plant, Golden Fields’ La Vista, through intentional leadership, employee engagement, and a focus on purpose. The story follows Peter, an HR director, who takes on the challenge of turning around a plant plagued by disengagement, outdated processes, and poor communication. Through his strategic listening tours, genuine connection with employees, and implementation of core principles—people, process, and culture—Peter guides the team from mediocrity to meaningful performance. In this book, you will learn about the eight essential principles for busin...

Carol B Allen | Science Fiction & Fantasy

One If is a well-written science fiction by Carol B. Allen, which presents a compelling and imaginative story about three teenagers, Parker, Edison, and Henley, who are unexpectedly kidnapped and transported to the mysterious world of Spyridon after encountering a seemingly ordinary hummingbird. As they navigate this ethereal realm, they discover a planet facing an environmental catastrophe, with its avian society fighting for survival. The planet brims with political intrigue, threats of war, and ecological disaster. The teens are tasked with helping Spyridon’s inhabitants address environmental stewardship issues. They must face many challenges, but falling in love only makes matters w...

Laurel Colless | Children - Adventure

Knights Unite is the fourth book in the Peter Blue Series by Laurel Colless, and it follows Riva du Lac, who is determined to uphold her promise to avoid detentions at Spiral Hall. But a sea cleanup reveals Shem, a mythical fish boy, and a surprise honor from the Spiral Knights forces her to choose between rules and friendship. Meanwhile, Peter Blue has a vision of a water-dwelling monster. Can their unlikely alliance save the knights—and the world? Laurel Colless captures the delicate balance of environmental activism and adolescent adventure through the eyes of Riva, the determined twelve-year-old protagonist. The character development is both nuanced and engaging, particularly in Riva’s j...

Colin Dodds | Fiction - Literary

The Reign of the Anti-Santas by Colin Dodds is a unique and audacious Christmas tale that takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through a world where the holiday spirit collides head-on with corporate greed, scandal, and societal change. The story is narrated by Elvin, an elf with a front-row seat to the evolution and devolution of Christmas. Elvin's journey begins when he unwittingly accompanies Santa Claus on a Christmas Eve trip, setting the stage for a decades-long adventure filled with intrigue and danger. Dodds creates a narrative that includes Santa's secret affairs, the PR scandal that catapults Rudolph to fame, and the encroachment of humanity on the North Pole. What makes this book...