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Neil The Snail Who Left His Shell

by Carmen Parets Luque

In this delightful story, children will embark on an adventure with Neil the Snail, a lovable character who sets out on a journey to find a new shell that reflects his unique personality. Along the way, Neil learns valuable lessons about self-acceptance, embracing individuality, and the importance of believing in oneself.

Tempest North

by Rodger Carlyle

It’s 1820 and the American Revolution is breaking down the old European order and culture. Captain Chad Grittenburg, a wounded veteran of the War of 1812 is driven by duty and chivalry. He fears dishonor more than death. When a duel goes horribly wrong and his fiancé is killed, his world collapses.

Escape from his troubled mind comes in the form of a journey from Boston to Russian America. The peaceful trading voyage should be a remedy, but his emotional crisis tears at his... more

The Dream Collector, Book I

by R.w. Meek

In 1885 Julie Forette comes to Paris, determined to work at the infamous Salpêtrière Asylum for women. Drawn to help the seemingly disturbed Sabrine (‘Princess of the Hysterics’), Julie enlists the aid of the young intern Dr. Freud and together pursue the hidden potential of hypnotism and dream interpretation. Julie becomes the ‘Dream Collector’ collecting from Freud and many of the major 19th Century artists, including, Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh their one unforgettable, soul-defining dream.... more

Escape from the Czar: A Novella

by Paula Velho

"Escape from the Czar" is an intense novella that unfolds against the backdrop of late 19th-century Russia and the tumultuous times that shaped the destiny of Povilas Glamzo. Born to a serf family in Lithuania, Povilas dreams of escaping the drudgery of serfdom. His journey takes him to St. Petersburg, where he embraces the life of a factory worker, only to find disillusionment in the limited opportunities it offers. The narrative follows Povilas through various career choices, marr... more

Flat

by Neal Rabin

Embark on a swashbuckling adventure, teeming with betrayal, romance, murder, sea battles, and a healthy dose of satirical Renaissance humor. Between the final breath of the Spanish Inquisition, and Magellan's epic voyage, join unintended explorer, Lanning Delaford, plus an eclectic cast of characters including Ignatius Loyola, Ferdinand Magellan, (mostly) evil pirates, a mediocre Portuguese butcher, an alluring, bad-ass courtesan, and a peregrine falcon named Doug, as they traverse southern Euro... more

Arrow the Sky Horse The Discovery

by Melody Huttinger

The story of a girl, a wild stallion and a magical amulet. The adventure begins when Meadow stumbles upon an undisturbed Native American cliff dwelling filled with priceless artifacts. Among the relics, she discovers the amulet, and a sacred mission is bestowed upon her. Meadow's life will never be the same as she deals treacherous pot hunters, a taste of first love, and learning of a secret family heritage...

The Helping Heart

by Annie M. Ballard

Helen, nearly forty, returns to Stella Mare after twenty years with secrets. The village reminds her of things she’d rather forget, including her grief from her mother’s death, but she hopes to strengthen connections with her family. Turns out, being with her sisters is impossible. They don’t understand her, and she can’t understand them, though she’s tried. When the bickering becomes too contentious to be ignored, Helen tries to fix it. A hiking trip is Helen’s answer, even when the hike con... more

Gingo & Leto's Adventure

by Luis A. Colon and Brandon Colon

The story follows the escapades of two unlikely friends, Gingo, a hairless Siamese cat, and Leto, a white bunny rabbit, who dream of breaking free from the confines of their cages in a pet store. When Leto manages to liberate Gingo, they embark on an exciting adventure filled with challenges, new friendships, and heartwarming moments.

Fanning Fireflies

by LS Delorme

There is something rotten in Harrisville. It’s 1944 and Veronica works tirelessly just so she can afford to eat. Maybe one day she will save enough to own the home her family is living in, but for now, she doesn’t have time for fanciful thoughts, or much else. She doesn’t have time for the fire whispering to her, the ghosts trying to talk to her and the son of her boss, who can’t stop staring at her. She definitely doesn’t have time to think about Lazlo, the handsome black soldier that she ... more

Elly Robin goes to War

by PD Quaver

Having at last cleared her name after nearly two years as a notorious fugitive, 17-year-old piano prodigy Elly Robin learns that her true love, Edwin Friend, has finally realized his dream of flying for the American Escadrille, and she travels to war-torn France to reunite with him. But Edwin's plane has been shot down over Germany, compelling him to undertake a desperate journey through an alien land. While Elly's search for Edwin entangles her in a series of exploits--driving ambulances, fi... more

Daisy May Goes Out To Play

by Britton Taylor

An insightful children’s story about a lovable dog named Daisy May, who loves all living creatures. She lives with her human on a farm just outside of town, where she laughs and plays with all her farm animal buddies. One beautiful day, she leaves home to visit her good friend, who lives just down the trail from her. Together they meet several new friends and have the time of their lives. The group continues their journey and heads to the park, but along the way, they discover that the world may... more

The Light at the Edges

by Deepti Kolte

Deepti Kolte's ‘The Light at the Edges’ is a collection of poems that radiates warmth and simplicity yet carries a profound message. With a clear intention to inspire readers, these poems encourage the reader to find hope in their outer as well as inner worlds. The poems are like the looking glass to reveal the magic in the mundane and the uneventful.

ESCAPE To Patonga

by Travis James

This is a modern Australian tale about living the dream, the vicious cruelty of gossip, and the inescapable pull of temptation. The suspicions of a close-knit sea-side village are aroused when a reclusive and dubious male rents an isolated shack. Riley’s life is falling apart. He’s on the brink of losing his business and marriage. Everyone wants a piece of him. Overwhelmed, he escapes to a childhood haven. But when he isolates himself in a run-down shack on the far side of the creek, the c... more

Monster Problems A to Z

by Stacie Green

Monster Problems A to Z by Stacie Green is a children's picture book in which, from A to Z, young readers meet mythical creatures and monsters who face real challenges are a lot like us.

Becoming Carly Klein

by Elizabeth Harlan

Neglected by self-absorbed parents who wind up divorcing by the time she’s sixteen, Carly Klein is sustained by her best friend, Lauren. But when Lauren and her family move away, Carly is forced to find new ways to entertain herself. It doesn’t take her long to locate the perfect subject: her therapist mother’s patients. Carly soon becomes obsessed with one patient in particular, Daniel, a blind senior at Columbia College, and, desperate to become part of his life and knowing he’ll never go f... more

Florida Girls : A Novel (The Queenpin Chronicles Book 1)

by L.L. Kirchner

A liberty bond tour full of eager young women. A sunny town with a sleazy underbelly. When the Florida Girls start shooting back, will anyone survive? Set near the end of WW2, Florida Girls tells the story of how Thelma Miles turned up in Florida broke, orphaned, and hoping to escape her criminal past. A chance encounter with Kathleen Young results in Thelma joining a troupe of touring swimsuit models, where she meets the head of Tampa’s underworld. He offers her everything she never knew she... more

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