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To Die is Different than Supposed

by Alissa Butterworth

"We died by bicycle, by a breakfast gone bad, by a fist, a broken promise, a rowboat, letters no one else was supposed to see." Twenty years ago, the Gable family was nearly perfect—five siblings growing up in an old farmhouse in Pennsylvania with supposedly loving parents. But when a series of devastating events rocks the family—a house fire, the death of their young brother, infidelity, and betrayal—the siblings are left shattered and lost. Jackson is the oldest, the distant wanderer. Le... more

Arctic Shadows: A Lenin Aslanov Story Book 1: The Finnish Incursion

by Maxwell Hoffman

Lenin Aslanov finds himself being forced to lead an incursion into the Finnish borders near Russia. His abusive brother - Dmitry Aslanov forces him to join forces with a Palestinian known as Salem Barid and other rejects of the Oasis Defenders. Lenin must trust his new friend Salem and escape his brother. Would Lenin succeed? Find out!

This Way to the Light

by Lawrence J. Epstein

Daniel Summerhill gets up one day and walks out of his college class. This novel takes place in the chaotic year of 1970 in Greenwich Village. Daniel is confused. He has to face the draft, angry parents, newly-liberated girlfriends, and total uncertainty about his future. Carefully, he decides to explore being a writer. He gets advice and meets a variety of famous and rebellious people. There is the painter who lives in a treehouse, figures in the music business, writers among the Beatniks... more

Magnetism: The Revelation

by H. W. Shake

Imagine a world where there is no need for gasoline to run your car. You drive a car that never runs out of fuel. When you get stuck in a snow drift you simply turn off the drive engine, turn up the heat, get some food from the refrigerator in the back seat and wait to be rescued. Conversely, if you break down in the desert, you turn off the drive engine, turn up the air and get a cold drink out of the refrigerator. In your home in the winter as the temperature goes below zero you turn up the... more

Annabelle the Octopus: A Story About Friendship

by Brenda J. Viola

Lovely Annabelle the Octopus floats near the Isle of Capri, but she has no friends. One day, she gets stuck in coral and she learns the value of reaching out for help. Find out how Carly the Crab, the starfish, manatee, blowfish, and more learn about how to help someone in need. Nothing's impossible when love is there!

The Color Of Dreams

by Michael Zajaczkowski

The Color of Dreams By Michael Zajaczkowski What if the key to saving your dreams—and your family—came in the form of a tiny, mystical angel? Ben Davidson’s life is unraveling. His career is at a standstill, his family is slipping away, and the dream he once shared with his father—building a thriving business—is on the verge of collapse. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, a magical encounter with a glowing angel reveals six powerful spiritual truths. But will it be enough to help Ben t... more

Nate's Noisy Nose

by Frances Mackay

Nate has an unusual nose! It makes musical sounds. At first, Nate thinks it's fun but the noise gets him into trouble at home, at school and out and about. So a solution needs to be found. His loyal dog, Rascal, is by his side throughout this funny story. Will a team of scientists come to the rescue?

Parrots Eating Carrots

by Paul Ainsworth

Join in the fun where Rudy's farmyard friends are anything but ordinary. They do a whole lot more than just their chores. This book is sure to become a cherished favourite, perfect for story time or bedtime. Each page is filled with colourful illustrations, bringing each rhyme to vivid reality. The rhythmic text will entertain and encourage children to join in the fun and recite the catchy phrases along with you. There will be lots of giggles at all the humorous antics of Rudy's friends.

The Pale Flesh of Wood

by Elizabeth Tucker

For fans of Celeste Ng and Dani Shapiro, this lyrical debut set in twentieth-century Northern California offers a multigenerational braided narrative examining the rippling effects of trauma and perceived fault after a loved one’s suicide. 1953. WWII veteran Charles Hawkins sweet-talks his daughter, Lyla, into climbing the family’s oak tree and hanging the rope for their tire swing. Eager, Lyla crawls along the branch and ties off a bowline, following her father’s careful instructions, becomi... more

The Recess Coat

by Susan Wyant

‘The recess coat’—majestic, upright, breathtaking—is much more than a simple coat, covering, or item of clothing. It is a cloak woven with the love of a teacher. In The Recess Coat, beloved teacher Lucy Ellen Fitzpatrick is retiring. For years, she not only inspired the love of learning while educating hearts of her students—she had the best recess coat! Children and parents alike will enjoy reading along in The Recess Coat to discover the important lesson that is part of Lucy's legacy.

Indelicate Deception

by V.S. Kemanis

Caty Robertson arrives in the world physically fragile and abundantly loved, destined to grow tall and strong like her parents. She’s raised in the glow of Daddy’s generous embrace of humanity and his entertaining stories about Caty’s mother, Lenore. But Caty doesn’t remember her mother, and Daddy is vague about the reasons for her absence.

By young adulthood, Caty creates an idealized vision of her parents’ romance in Berkeley of the early ’70s, a ho... more

A Place of Safety-Home Not Home

by Kyle Michel Sullivan

April 1981 The hunger strike has been underway for a month and Northern Ireland is in more turmoil than usual. Brendan learns his mother is dying so returns to Derry under an assumed name to see her, only to find that she is still antagonistic to him. His younger sister, Maeve, is caring for her while also working for peace; his younger brother, Rhuari, is married and keeping himself as much out of the back and forth with the Army, as possible; while his youngest brother, Kieran, is gleefully i... more

Mr. Bear

by Kappy Trott

"Taylor is just two years old when she adopts Mr. Bear as her special friend. As he becomes her constant companion wherever she goes, Taylor loves Mr. Bear unconditionally and cannot imagine her life without him. As Taylor and Mr. Bear grow older, sometimes his stuffing and hair comes out and he needs to be treated by the doctors at the toy hospital. When she is teased by bullies at school about her beloved bear, Taylor begins leaving him alone in her bedroom more often. Even though Mr. Bea... more

THE LEGEND OF VALENTINE

by SHELDON COLLINS

Rome, 268 AD

In an age of tyranny and turmoil, their love will ignite a revolution.

Valentine, a once-fearsome warrior reborn from the brink of death, sheds his violent past for a new destiny inspired by his blind lover, Agatha. Amidst the ruthless rule of a merciless emperor, Valentine undertakes a clandestine mission: to unite lovers in secret ceremonies, defying imperial decrees that threaten to obliterate the Christian faith. As Valentine’s covert acts of defian... more

Las Aventuras Españolas de Lito

by Roberto C. Rivera

Las Aventuras Españolas de Lito is an exciting story that follows Lito, a young and curious adventurer, as he explores the colorful and diverse landscapes of 21 Spanish-speaking countries. From the bustling streets of Mexico City to the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, Lito’s journeys introduce readers to the rich cultures and historical wonders of each country.

Las Aventuras Españolas de Lito is not just a travel story; it’s... more

Madman Across the Water

by Tony D'Aloisio

It's 1975. And amidst all the CB talk and kung fu fighting, young Danny LaRochelle finds his life accelerating out of control...

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