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No Gun's in LIttle Cavern

by craig sholl

The town of Little Cavern is a made up place near the last turn of the century, late 1800's, about the old over to new Western Frontier or as told from an unreliable narrator while relaying the story of his ancestor, Mildred “Millie” O’Leary with prospects and her own womanhood soon to beckon her. The town of “Little Cavern” though adheres to its only strictest rule of not having Gun’s within its city walls, but only comes to mare its own sense of hypocrisy and drawing the town into conflict wh... more

The Drummer's Call

by Patricia Leppo

When Josh is forced to visit his great-aunt’s historic inn in Dover, TN, he assumes it will be the worst vacation of his life. That is, until he meets a young boy on the property who looks eerily similar to a boy in one of the antiquated family photos that line the walls of the inn. As his friendship with the boy deepens, Josh suddenly finds himself thrust back to the year 1862 and into the heart of the Civil War. Trapped in the past, Josh has no choice but to become involved. Filled with in... more

The Dusty Train's Sweet Surprise

by Subhash Kommuru

Why is Goti, the shiny red bus, teasing poor Vivek, the dusty coal train? Day after day, Goti’s unkind words poke fun at Vivek. Finally, Vivek has a chance to get even with Goti. What will he do? Will he show Goti how it feels to be hurt or will Vivek surprise him with kindness? This heartwarming book teaches the importance of returning good even when others wrong us. Kids will also learn a bit about the Sankrant festival.

Express Exec: A Novel Approach to Outrunning the Pace of Change

by Gary Brose

The pace of change is escalating and running your business so that it remains relevant and you keep pace with that change is exceedingly difficult. Walk in the shoes of Andrea Lane, an interim VP at a struggling company faced with having to make massive change in a very short period of time. Listen in on her conversations with management and employees alike as she attempts to gain trust and move her organization forward during fast-paced and troubling times.

Independence Blues

by W. B. Garvey

Independence Blues consists of two interwoven stories: The journey of Emerson and Madeline Gardner from their youth and marriage in Kingston, Jamaica, through their 1946 arrival in the U.S. and the travels that lead them from New Orleans, to New York, and finally to Los Angeles where they settle after Emerson gives up on their dream of his becoming a doctor, and the Gardner family’s drive from Los Angeles to Miami in the summer of 1963, told by their nine-year-old son as he leaves every... more

A Short Joy for Alma Hedman

by Frances Webb

Two cultures, embodied in Alma, a troubled ex-nun, and Carmelo, a newly arrived young man from Puerto Rico, hit head-on in this 80's era story about language and obsession.

A Short Joy for Alma Hedman begins as Alma leaves her convent for an uncertain outside world. She brings with her a handmade cross, made out of her convent napkin ring, which she wears around her neck. Based on her experience teaching English as a nun, she gets a job teaching ESL at the city co... more

LaLa Feels Blah-La: LaLa's World Book One

by Tela Kayne

Welcome to LaLa's World: Where kids learn how to be the change! In "LaLa Feels Blah-La," a young girl and her stuffed bear wake up feeling blah for no apparent reason. LaLa's mom teaches her to be mindful of her feelings and turn her mood around with the flip of a coin. Perfect for young readers, LaLa Feels Blah-La, teaches children to be more mindful of their feelings and manage their mood swings.

The Kidnapped: Collection of Stories

by Lisa Diane Kastner

Dwight Wilson researched for more than a dozen years to ensure this brilliant historic fiction collection portrays the very nuanced history of African Americans in the United States. These stories span initial capture of Dwight's ancestors to those who broke the laws in the name of truth, humanity, and kindness.

smasher by g.i.miller

by g.i.miller

The story is told by a 15 year old Latino who gets sent to a camp for juvenile offenders near L.A. He was sentenced to six months for stealing a BMW. He stole it so that he could get a free operation, a tumor removed, at the county hospital. He expected to get three months. Once in camp he battles a tough love probation officer. The theme is based on section 602 of the Welfare and Institutional code which basically states that when a minor gets sent to camp his parents lose custody. And t... more

Schmuck the Buck: Santa's Jewish Reindeer

by EXO Books

Larry was just your regular caribou, who was cruelly excluded from his crew. He and his kin happened to be the sole Jewish reindeer in the North Pole. Larry was bullied and treated the worst way, until his plan saved one Christmas Day.

A contemporary satirical take on Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Schmuck the Buck introduces Larry, a young Jewish reindeer. He overcomes his awkward and sometimes painful youth to save Christmas. His tale of acceptance and inclusion is sure ... more

Craig's List Chronicles: byte-size tales

by Kim Masson

CL>new york> allnyc> wanted> love/life/job Help! Single gal seeks normal guy for movie dates & make out sessions

Before there was Tinder and Match, there was Craigslist.

Native New Yorker Kelly Brixi knows everything about big city living. She's got a semi-decent job and an affordable pad. On paper, her life almost looks put together. Ask her about finding love in NYC…well, she'll tell you that's a different story.

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Far Tune: Autumn (Volume 1)

by Terry Eisele

Far Tune, the coming-of-age story of Fartun Hashi, a young Somali refugee girl, living in Columbus, Ohio, recounts a teenage girl’s adjustment to a new culture and a new school and the alienation, loneliness, and eventual triumph over adversity that she experiences. Fartun Hashi has known many homes—Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya; London, England; and now Columbus, Ohio. From a young age, she has been forced to learn how to deal with traumas that people much older struggle to overcome. What she re... more

The Tides of Cecil Cove

by Shannon O'Barr Sausville

Julie and Siobhan were best friends growing up on the shores of the Chesapeake until a tragic boating accident shattered their adolescence. Thirty years later, they find themselves living next door to each other back on Cecil Cove where it all started.....

A Jar of Clay: Part 1: Made In Nigeria

by Tade Oyebode

Dejó, a young university dropout sleeping rough and moving with a shady crowd, suddenly acquired a moral compass when he dramatically converted to Christianity. While Dejó was keen to live up to his new morals, his environment and his profound fear of poverty raised serious conflicts. How will Dejó resolve these conflicts and what will be the consequences for his newly acquired lofty ideals and ethics? The backdrop of A Jar of Clay, Part 1: Made In Nigeria was South Western Nigeria during the... more

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My Twin Sister And Me

by Emiliya Ahmadova

Glue on the windowsill and toothpaste in the shoes. Who did the deed? Twelve-year-old Cub Scout twins Julieta and Rafaela have to deal with their older sister’s ugly tricks, which get them into trouble. At school, Julieta is being mocked for the freckles on her face and her crooked teeth. Forgetting her own plight, however, she stands up to a bully, Claudius, in order to protect her friend Montano from being persecuted. Out of kindness she agrees to go to the movie with Montano. Due to situa... more

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