Cathy Schieffelin | Fiction - Drama

Set in 1950s Appalachian Kentucky, Snakeroot and Cohosh by Cathy Schieffelin follows Eva Morgan, who has suffered abuse at the hands of her husband, Luther. She is a gifted herbalist who relies on her healing skills, and she disguises herself as a man named “Enos” in her quest for a new start. She lands a job, leading botanical tours in Helton, armed with knowledge passed down from her late mother. But Luther hasn’t given up on her. He tracks her down, but she asserts her independence. While he promises that he has changed, it is hard for Eva to believe him. However, reconnecting with Luther’s family helps to bring up a past that is as painful as it is a door for healing. Luther fights to re...

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,...

Ron Morris | Thriller

In a Country with No Name by Ron Morris follows Bert Mars, a young English teacher in Bangkok who abandons his teaching job for what he believes is a glamorous opportunity with CLB, a television network owned by Thai tycoon Chiang. Transferred to an unnamed neighboring country, Bert becomes entangled in a conspiracy to overthrow Prime Minister Thaw Kai after a business dispute over broadcasting rights. Recruited into Chiang’s inner circle, Bert helps install communications equipment for a coup attempt. Will he and his friends succeed in this daring mussion to overthrow a government or will this insane adventure become his undoing? The answers are surprising.  Ron Morris delivers a comp...

Hy Conrad | Detective & Mystery

In Hy Conrad’s The Man on the Bench, Austin reporter Callie McFee befriends a homeless man named Barney, only to discover him murdered shortly after confessing family secrets. Barney is revealed to be Cameron Frost, a reclusive, famous author disguising himself to gather material for a new novel based on the confessions of strangers. As Callie and her homicide detective brother, State, investigate, the body count rises, including fellow bench buddy Daisy and investigative journalist Dennis. While suspicion falls on Frost's brother and a shady boutique owner involved in money laundering, Callie uncovers a deeper conspiracy. The true killers are far from anyone they could have suspected, and t...

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...

Kimi Y. Bivins | Non-Fiction - Relationships

In From Broken Pieces to Peace, Kimi Y. Bivins’ psychologically grounded and motivating book, she writes: “It took me forty-six years of trial and error to realize I am not broken. I’ve just dealt with many broken men. I refuse to believe anything else.” This book is a raw memoir that is filled with practical Christian relationship advice. Drawing from her personal journey as a single believer at forty-five, Bivins recounts a life characterized by dysfunction, including being born to a married man, experiencing rape at the age of twenty by someone she trusted, and navigating inappropriate relationships even within the church. However, the narrative shifts from trauma to restoration through f...

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...