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Mooge: The Prehistoric Genius

by Nate Wrey

There was a time, long, long ago, when humans had nothing: no tools, fire, clothes, not even a Playstation! Life was hard and short, and beasts were big and hairy. Then along came Mooge to change all that. Did I say he was a genius? Well, let’s just say he had a unique way of helping his wife, Flair, to invent and discover. Join Mooge and Flair on their journey through prehistory: from having nothing, to the age of writing. With plenty of mishaps, laughter and discoveries on the way. Each ... more

My Love for You Is Like a Garden

by Laura Smetana

With bright, watercolor cut-paper collages, My Love for You Is Like a Garden celebrates the unconditional love between parent and child. Bold, colorful illustrations and vibrant garden scenes will inspire readers of all ages to explore the natural world—and maybe even plant their own garden. A glossary at the end provides the names of each plant and animal featured. A beautiful book to share with a child, loved one, or anyone who means the world to you!

The Switchgrass Crown

by Amanda Innes

Seventeen-year-old Lucas Rowland is spending the summer with his family at the exclusive Lake Avalon, and things are getting... weird. His wealthy peers welcome him and his younger sister Fay with seemingly open arms, and by the time Lucas discovers why, Fay is already fully enmeshed in both high—and questionable—society. But does she need saving? Or is it all a harmless game? Lucas must decide whether to play along or put a stop to it.

The Resemblance of All Things

by Bernard J. Lurie

Bernard J. Lurie (deceased) is the author of "The Resemblance of All Things." I, Fred Lurie, wrote the foreword. I am also Bernard's brother, and Administrator of his Estate. "Resemblance" is a poetic consideration of God and the nature of things. It considers the philosophical and religious problem of evil, and argues that the presence of evil is not inconsistent with God's existence. It also argues that each thing bears a resemblance to other things, and all things, in turn, bear a resemb... more

MEET CLAY BROWN

by Christina Milliner

After losing her mother, Clay thinks nothing good will ever happen to her again and her life is over. Her only friend, Mimi, and her father are both drug addicts. Clay is lost and hopeless. She decides to do one last thing—go to an HIV support group at a local church. There, she meets the Reverend and a group of people around her age who understand what it’s like to live with HIV. Each member of the group has their own struggles, but they are creative, make her feel like she belon... more

The Miseducation of Obi Ifeanyi

by Chinedu Achebe

Obi Ifeanyi's life is moving at a fast pace. He is now a husband and father. So while President Obama is contending with a tough reelection campaign, Obi Ifeanyi is dealing with the day to day pressures of married life and raising a son. When his former love interest, Sade Olufemi, comes back into his life and decides to run her political campaign with the help of his wife, Nkechi, Obi's problems are compounded because Sade is a secret Nkechi is better not knowing about. While he stru... more

I Go Barefoot

by Koby Deane

Going barefoot EVERYWHERE? How would THAT feel? Sounds like fun, but isn't it DANGEROUS? Join five friends in a beach town as they experience life without shoes in this delightful rhyming picture book that promotes strength, adaptability and enhanced development - through the sense of touch!

Karma Cats to the Rescue

by Kathleen Kastner

Julian and Oliver are the Karma Cats! The search the neighborhood looking for animals in need of help and discover Noah, an abandoned cat. Follow their adventures as they seek to help Noah find his forever home and place in the world.

Moraline

by Cintia Alfonso Fior

A young girl receives a special message from a sacred Lakota leader about her power to change the world … Twelve-year-old Moraline is about to run away from her problems—again. Since moving from New York to California, Moraline has been pushing against a hot dry wind whenever trouble happens. But a chance encounter with a Native American spirit and an old whispering sequoia tree in the woods of Portola Redwoods State Park puts Moraline on a challenging journey towards finding her inner streng... more

Sea Magic

by Heidi McIntyre

When a reluctant psychic tracks a ghost through the mists of time, the treasure she discovers is worth more than gold.

Madeline knows everyone in the quaint seaside town of Penbrook, and everyone knows her. But this antique shop owner keeps one thing under her vintage hat—her ability to touch an object and connect with its history.

After buying an old box at an estate sale filled with rare items, she started having vivid dreams about Maria, a young ... more

Dr. Reade

by M.K. Prescott

Follow an extraordinary yet bizarre journey through the many romantic entanglements of the titular character, Robert Reade. A southern gentleman with a penchant for adventure and romance, his love affairs take him from rural Texas to the bustling streets of Chicago and even overseas. Take a step back in time to the 1950s to the 1980s, as the novel delves into his greatest love affairs—or should we say—his tumultuous romances filled with secrets, lies, and ultimate betrayal. This s... more

Madonna

by Gwyneth Lesley

A spicy urban fantasy novel, Madonna is a modern-day Medusa retelling with Greek mythology and romance, perfect for fans of Alessa Thorn's Medusa, Madeline Miller's Circe, or Katee Roberts' Stone Heart.

On an isolated island in the Pacific, removed from most of humanity, Madonna has finally come home to deal with the sordid family secret. Except now that she’s back, she’s having dreams o... more

Conformityville Review

by Billy McCoy

Conformityville is both a comic and dramatic story about growing up a brainiac in a working-class Black family and learning to navigate the hellish levels of intellectual and cultural blindness. The humiliation of his illiterate mother unleashes the most profound and extreme passion of humanity, and young Toussaint becomes obsessed with educating himself. The alienating neuroses, while being the catalyst for extraordinary creativity, is so bedeviling that Toussaint becomes a mysterious and labyr... more

Sherriff of Starr County

by David A. Bowles

When Texas becomes a newly-minted state, good men and women work hard toward progress and peace. Texas Ranger Will Smith travels to the borderlands of the Nueces Strip to become the first Sheriff of Starr County. He’ll do what he must to bring justice to the frontier, including wrangling outlaws, navigating political intrigues, fighting Indians, and keeping the tenuous peace between the Tejano and Anglo residents. He encounters influential statesmen and entrepreneurs of early Texas, assists the ... more

I Love You

by Bunny Russell

“We were so sad when it was time for you to go. You made us so happy” Follow the life of a family and their big fluffy dog. When it is time to say goodbye, the journey continues… I Love You is a helpful tool for parents to address their children’s concerns about the loss of a pet and opens up space to feel that loss together as a family.

Intersections

by Andrew Spink

Nobody lies to their Uber driver. The anonymity functions like a truth serum, putting everyone’s raw and unfiltered selves on full display. But it is in those moments of authenticity, when human lives are intersecting without the usual pretense, that you discover the heights of human potential. And you hear some powerful stories. A woman stopping a suicide on the other side of the world. A heart attack healing a fractured family. A husband celebrating with his wife, on his last night alive. I... more

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