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The Secret Life of Mary White: Darkness Into Light

by Lenaye Marsten

Mary’s intuitive gift could send her to the gallows. In a society where the unexplainable is seen as witchcraft, concealing her ability is not so simple when a person’s life hangs in the balance. Mysterious events soon implicate her and things go terribly wrong. Only when Mary’s greatest nemesis can no longer conceal his own shortcomings does she have a chance. When those in power take the matter into their own hands, Mary's life is changed forever.

Stories for Quarantine

by Emanuela Barasch Rubinstein

Barasch Rubinstein takes an unsuspecting reader to hidden corners of the human psyche. Intriguing stories that mirror life, with its flaws and opportunities. At the heart of each story are individuals who struggle to maintain their world, facing unpredictable circumstances. Solitude, intricate sexuality, a spiritual journey—the protagonists examine their world with both skepticism and anticipation.

Federal

by Hotse Langeraar

FEDERAL tells the story of Steven Vinson, an investment banker who by error obtains shares in the Federal Reverse. Unbeknownst to most, the Federal Reserve, the Central Bank of the USA is a private bank whose ownership is undisclosed and unknown. Through his ill-begotten ownership, Steven is invited into the inner circle of those who rule this bank. What he finds out is incendiary and dangerous information--the true nature, and political and financial manipulations perpetrated by those wieldin... more

Capuche

by Hotse Langeraar

In England, at the dawn of the 1200s, an educated Welsh Noble, Sir Morvran Llywarch, prefers a scholar’s life over knighthood. In his search for knowledge and the mysterious, he embraces the eternal esoteric Cathar teachings and becomes a leader known as Capuche. In this feudal world of brutal suppression, corruption, and hypocrisy of the Catholic Church, the Gnostic ideology of the Cathars stand out as a beacon of hope -- but is a thorn in the eyes of the Church, and witnessing their s... more

VROOM! Barry, Kari and the Power Boost!

by William Wilberforce

When a big bear has doubts he can ever be as fast as his friends, he learns that practice and believing in himself will help him reach his dreams. Young Barry the Bear has a need for speed. What he doesn’t need is friends telling him that he’s too big to be fast and won’t ever be able to win the big race. With some positive guidance from a new monkey friend, Barry learns that anything is possible if he puts his mind to it. Author and illustrator William G. Wilberforce III is a personal he... more

Ice Cream with Grandpa: A Loving Story for Kids About Alzheimer’s & Dementia

by Laura Smetana

After his beloved grandpa’s health declines and he receives a diagnosis of dementia, a grandson must navigate the changes in their relationship. Through it all, he learns that Grandpa is still Grandpa, and their bond deepens and sweetens through a shared love of ice cream.

The Witness Tree

by Jena M. Steinmetz

A Labor Day storm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, topples a rare witness tree--a 150-year-old white oak rooted near a famed Civil War battleground. Breanne Walker, a new preservationist at the National Military Park's museum, is roused from her bed to view the remarkable findings below the tree's massive roots--a diary dating back to the Battle of Gettysburg...along with a body in an unmarked grave. Breanne's boss tasks her with authenticating and connecting the two discoveries, but she is given on... more

Reputation, An Easy Thing to Lose

by EM Storm-Smith

What if Mr. Bennet died in a duel with Wickham after Lydia eloped, just as Mrs. Bennet feared? Would Elizabeth and Darcy still find their happily-ever-after if the Bennet women lost their reputation and their home? If you like Austenesque retellings, such as Death Comes to Pemberley and Unleashing Mr. Darcy, then Reputation, An Easy Thing to Lose will be your cup of tea. Nearly four months ago, Elizabeth Bennet hotly rejected Fitzwilliam Darcy's marriage proposal. Now she wonders if that was ... more

Discovery Sophie

by Karla Rogers

Sometimes running from your past leads you to discover who you are meant to be

Nobody Told Me

by Karla Rogers

Molly is a woman who defines herself by her roles as a mother, a wife, a realtor, and a sister. She thought she knew what an empty nest would bring her, was ready for the next chapter, but when it happens sooner than she expected, she finds herself unprepared, unaware of what it truly means for her as a mother, the changes she would have to make in her role as a mother, a wife, and a woman. Walk alongside Molly as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Welcome to Slacksville

by K. Peach

Enjoy fifteen wacky stories about Slacksville, the strangest town you'll ever read about! In Slacksville, food fights are mandatory, school musicals can literally spin out of control, and a mythical creature might just show up at a birthday party. Even their pizza is a little weird. This first book in a silly new series is sure to be enjoyed by readers of books like Wayside School and The Day My Butt Went Psycho; also perfect for family read-alouds that will have everyone giggling.

Power Park

by David Keay

Ever hear of a twenty-thousand- year -old roller coaster? How about a moth piloting a commercial flight from Washington to Boston? Fake News or Real Deal? Meet: Lance Mantis, business man. He'd like to reinstate Power Amusement Park to its former glory, but will Communication Station replace it instead? Meet: Larry Leverage, U.S. intelligence agent suspected of counter terrorist activity by The Crockett Organization. Meet: Lucy Lava, Martel comic book heroine on a mission to assist wh... more

9781662920400

by Anita Saxena

Twelve-year-old Ruby Rani longs to be the next U.S. Figure Skating National Champion like her idols Michelle Kwan and Alyssa Liu. Most ladies that reach this elite level of skating can do triple jumps by the time they are thirteen years old. Ruby Rani turns thirteen in less than a month, and she can’t even land a double axel—a jump she's been failing at for the past seventeen months. If she can’t do a double axel by the end of the summer, her coach won't allow her to compete at the Regional Cham... more

SCHLOCK Featuring Russia Cop

by David R. Low

Beginning in the streets of Tokyo and ending in the cosmos, Russia is at the center of SCHLOCK. These four stories center around an eclectic cast of characters in the 2010s - obsessed fanboys, Soviet rock stars, English teachers, expats trying to comprehend the Russian Soul, living sex dolls, Australian pub crawlers, and a genetically engineered law enforcement officer whose sole purpose is to enforce patriotism and Russian Soul in the Russian Federation. SCHLOCK!

Heimat

by Paul Marzell

Matthias Schmidt left post-WWI Germany in 1929 for America intending to return someday to Neisse, his Heimat, as a successful American citizen. Before leaving Germany, his plan began unraveling in Berlin’s Bahnhof where he saved the life of an American diplomat. His heroism created a friendship with the diplomat and three other German emigrants, with similar dreams, that sustained them through misconceptions of the American dream, the Great Depression, assimilation into American culture, and WW... more

The Complete Book of Aspen: A Novel

by Danna Smith

DNA sucks at keeping secrets!

When Aspen’s best friend gives her a DNA test kit, a half teaspoon of spit is all it takes to discover her entire life has been a lie.

Learning that her beloved late father was not her biological father—and that her mother had deceived her—ignites a wild storm of emotions. Aspen struggles with her identity and the burden of being the gatekeeper of this closely guarded family secret. When her mother refuses to reveal her biological fa... more

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