Connie Richardson | Teen & Young Adult

In Rapid City Summer by Connie Richardson, fifteen-year-old Natalie reluctantly leaves her life in a Chicago suburb behind when her mother accepts a dream job in Rapid City, South Dakota. Uprooted from her cross-country team and best friend, Syd, just after freshman year, Natalie dreads the move. That is, until she meets Adam, her fly-fishing-obsessed neighbor, who introduces her to South Dakota's natural beauty. As Natalie learns to cast a fly rod on Rapid Creek and to hike rugged trails in the Black Hills, she also learns to deal with family dynamics: her mother's relationship with her adventurous grandmother, Diane, who suffers a stroke during Natalie's Montana fishing trip. The summer cu...

Lawrence P. O'Brien | Science Fiction & Fantasy

Swallowing the Muskellunge by Lawrence P. O’Brien is a haunting historical fantasy that blends Black and Indigenous histories with supernatural horror during the years between 1796 and the early 1800s. The novel follows London Oxford, a formerly enslaved man in Massachusetts, and his children, Abner, Annie, and Rachael, as they join the Wright family’s expedition north into Canada. After London’s wife, Jane, dies under mysterious circumstances linked to a malevolent entity, the family becomes ensnared in a terrifying conflict involving ancient Indigenous lore, vampiric creatures, and the painful journey of settler colonialism. All along, young Abner Oxford has kept something from his mother,...

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...

Richard D. Ross |

The Cobalt Conspiracy by Richard D. Ross is a fast-paced, tangled thriller with an irresistible appeal to fans of well-crafted sleuthing and explosive plot points. Reyna Rushmore is an ambitious journalist whose exploration of the centuries-old mining sites in the town of Cobalt, Ontario, should be routine, but then she unearths secrets hidden beneath abandoned shafts. A cryptic trail links the town’s dark past to a billion-dollar EV battery plant. As she investigates the financial and political aspects of the project, she discovers troubling evidence of corruption, hidden shareholders, and a possible cover-up involving huge government subsidies. In Florida, truck driver Marco Ferrero become...

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...

Spyros Papapetropoulos | Business and Investing

Mind Odyssey by neurologist and biopharmaceutical executive Spyros Papapetropoulos presents a neuroscience-grounded framework for navigating professional life through three interconnected principles: purpose, balance, and fulfillment. Drawing on Homer’s Odyssey as an extended metaphor, Papapetropoulos argues that like Odysseus sailing toward Ithaca, professionals need a clear “why,” understood as purpose, the emotional equilibrium to weather storms (balance), and a sustainable sense of contentment (fulfillment) rather than chasing fleeting happiness. The book progresses systematically: Part I guides readers to define, refine, protect, and evolve their purpose beyond mere passion; Part II exp...

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...

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...

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...