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Wrong Daughter: Night of the Blood Moon

by Amanishakhete

Before the Daughter was born into this world, her fate had already been decided. Her Earth mother, in a desperate attempt to secure eternal life for herself and her town, made a deal with the devil. But the devil's spawn, a demon daughter, was not what she expected. And now, it's up to the Daughter, a warrior with the blood of a West African prince running through her veins, to stop the darkness from consuming the universe.

Set in the small town of Baldwin, Alabama in the e... more

Frogs in Trouble

by Roger Cantu

Frogs in Trouble is a beautifully illustrated children's book that tells a simple story with a powerful message. "It is better to talk about your problems and seek help than to hide your problems and keep them inside." The story is narrated by two sibling frogs and an elder frog that live on the edge of a happy pond. The message relayed in this story is based on an actual incident and told as an allegory. An allegory is a narrative story that conveys a message about life using pictures, char... more

Big Dreams

by Alexandra Hoffman

Football tryouts have started and Gabby is ready. There’s only one problem: she’s never seen a girl play on the local football team. Despite obstacles, she never gives up. An empowering story of triumph, BIG DREAMS is for all the dreamers who refuse to sit on the sidelines!

Brown Dog

by Carrie Anne

Can a dog have a favorite season? Brown Dog has two he enjoys for the same reason. He loves to be warm! Journey through the seasons with Brown Dog in the rain, wind, sun and snow. Unique watercolor illustrations bring Brown Dog to life with a pop or color!

A Woodland Dance Party

by Kendal Grey

"A Woodland Dance Party" is the story of an unlikely friendship between a princess and a yeti. The princess is groomed by her overbearing parents and a host of tutors to follow the rules and fit into royal life. Will she bend to their wishes and become the royal socialite they wish her to be? Or will her courageous choice of friends and music inspire her parents' understanding?

Curls of Joy

by Lachandra M Robinson

"Curls of Joy" is a heartwarming children's book that follows Zoey, a spirited toddler with big brown eyes and curly hair, on her journey of self-discovery and friendship. Set in the charming neighborhood of Joyful Lane, the story celebrates diversity and promotes self-love as Zoey learns to embrace her unique curls with confidence and joy. With vibrant illustrations and a touching narrative, "Curls of Joy" inspires young readers to cherish their own individuality and ... more

The Canticle of Ibiza

by Justin Kurian

Ibiza, Spain, 1988. Hedonistic villa parties, hidden Buddhist temples, lost marijuana farms, and outlandish artist communes. John encounters these and more on his quest to find his estranged friend Gunther. Along the way, he meets vibrant spiritual skiers, jaded hippies, and possible love-an international DJ named Diana Clarke. He also begins to discover mystical elements to Ibiza, and to life, he never expected to encounter. Will John find Gunther and start life anew, or will his oppressiv... more

How To Train Your Dragonfly

by Lachandra M Robinson

Max loves dragons, but he can't have one as a pet. Instead, he discovers a tiny dragonfly in his backyard and names him Sparky. Together, they embark on exciting adventures, learning to care for each other and explore the world. They face challenges and dangers, make new friends, and even visit a dragon museum! But Max soon realizes Sparky might not be just any ordinary dragonfly. Their journey leads them to a hidden world filled with real dragons, and Max must make a difficult choice. Will h... more

HOMEGROWN

by Boom Boom

When mischievous Sarabi overhears her mother discussing with a friend, their move to the United States for her Dad’s new job– the clock starts tickin’. With time running out, Sarabi can count up to ten reasons why she loves her homeland, as she enlists the help of her special friends along her journey. Will her family make it to the airport in time, or will the tricks up Sarabi's sleeves successfully cancel all plans and risk her dad's new position?

Ernie's Bleachers

by Tim Pareti

Eddy Pareti lives under the shadow of his older brother and sister, straight A students who are the apple of their parent’s eye. He’s the black sheep of the family who dodges duties at his family’s tavern, Ernie’s Bleachers (now Murphy’s Bleachers), ditches school and fails seventh grade. The Cubs in 1945 are heading to the World Series, and Eddy sneaks into games and brushes up against baseball legends, including stars of the Negro League. But he runs into trouble with a bookie who wants him... more

Becoming Buddha

by Corey Croft

Most self-help books will describe remedies and issue lessons to escape the perverted spiral of depression and anxiety. They will aim at improving the quality of one's life and inform choices and states of mind that nurture a healthy and productive psyche. Not this book. Things can always get worse, and baby, they probably will. My life was, is and will probably always be painfully average. I am the glistening standard of what it means to be normal. My grades, my looks, my jobs, my partner... more

Scumbag Rehab

by Corey Croft

You hear all kinds of stories in a bar. All kinds of characters with all kinds of experiences. Booze is a mighty fuel. It brings out the best in some and the worst in every one else. If you post up on a barstool long enough, you might hear someone’s entire life story, whether you asked for it or not. If that barstool happens to be plugged into the wood at the Knowlton Tavern, then the story you would be hearing might belong to James ‘Feb’ February. Only at a dive bar full of the most desperat... more

Mette Hansdatter

by Phyllis Florin

This book is a fictionalization of my great-grandmother, Mette Hansdatter set in Sogn, Norway, with some real and some imagined characters. The Norwegian landscape is strong and almost serves as a character: harsh and beautiful, exerting a life-long gravitational pull against the allure of immigration. When those who stay behind come to the shore to wave off those who will depart, the homesickness is palpable: "Another one gone." The heart of the book is about this unsol... more

Bedtime on the Farm

by Natalie Inwood

Curl up and count down from ten to zero. A hypnotic, rhyming book with baby farm animals all drifting off to sleep. Help your little one calm down and drift away, just like the animals in the story!

A Mercy of Widows

by Marcy Lane

Her heartbreak is real but lack of a wedding ring has left her defenseless. Will grappling with MAID legislation destroy her or bring her peace? Heddie Wright worries she’s failing her beloved. Struggling to resurface from grief after caring for her boyfriend as cancer tore him apart, the forty-something almost-widow is discovering how hard it is to fulfill her promise to move on. And her tentative steps toward healing become entwined with a tense mercy-killing trial when she’s assigned to th... more

Her Own War

by Debra BORCHERT

As Napoleon rises from the ashes of the French Revolution, one woman dares to spy against him. Imprisoned for the crime of impersonating a man, Geneviève LaGarde fears giving birth in an asylum could be certain death for her and her unborn child. Desperate for her release, her husband, Louis, trades his freedom for hers and must join Bonaparte’s army in Egypt. As Geneviève wages her own war against the tyrannical general, she not only risks her own life but also those of her children and t... more

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