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About the book Menilmonea’s life is guided by traditions, rituals, and legends, all centered around worship of the Mother. A mycomanceress, the young girl once received a gift connecting her to nature and mushrooms, though she views it more as a curse. When the turtle Titan Tunka, protector of their village, fails to awaken from his slumber, Menilmonea and her friend Aureal set out in search of help from the neighboring frog Titan. But never did they expect to feel so shaken

My Review 4.5 Stars From the series Pirates of New Earth and my favorite, most recent volume, North Country comes a middle grade perfect to read with your kids while you read the adult series. This is a great short, easy-to-read Middle Grade adventure of two brothers (twins) who are growing up with their own personalities and preferences. When they are 10 years old, turning eleven, they start to notice that they have become quite distant from one another, and bullies at schoo

Happy Holidays , Will send my first 2026 newsletter first week. Will include a list of my fav indie books of 2025 and my top ten of 2025.

From the Publisher: Everyday moments become sacred altars where God meets you. Do you sometimes wish you could hear from God? Do you feel like you are too insignificant for Him to care about your daily battles with loneliness, grief, change and doubts? God talks to each of us - from the young husband and father who accidentally torched his home, to the claustrophobic pastor making her way through a historic tunnel in Israel, to the mystery author having a close call with a st

A single violent moment becomes the catalyst for Jack London and Murder on Nob Hill  by Ray M. Schultze, where Jack London must confront the disappearance of a crime he personally witnessed. His search leads him into contested areas shaped by layered tensions and guarded information. In 1898 San Francisco, the murder Jack reports is met with silence, leaving him to pursue faint leads through narrow streets where influence moves quietly. Chinatown’s inner alleys reveal relatio

Two hilarious animal but very relatable tales Two reviews: #normanandtgesmellofadventure 5 laughs 😆 and 4 awww 🥹 This one is hilarious because his best friend is a tree and we don't hear her answers we get them through Norman's reactions and responses. So he goes on an adventure on his own. He is silly and fun. An homage to missing special friends during the best times. #kittyvskindergarten 5 Yes that's right 😮 and 4 laughs 😆 Very clever picture book that can relate to se

There’s a sense of awakening in First Descent   by Mike Pace, where wintry silence gives way to ancient echoes and modern threats. The story moves between two intertwined worlds, each shaped by power, myth, and a mystery that refuses to stay buried. The deeper those worlds draw toward each other, the more urgent the danger becomes. For Nick Landowski, the disappearance of his father during an Arctic search for a red-diamond cave has always been a wound he keeps closed. But wh

In Fine Points Malice and Payback , Sherrie Todd Beshore weaves together a rookie detective’s emerging instincts, a sequence of linked murders, and the haunting questions of a past he has never fully understood. The novel blends tension, methodical investigation, and emotional depth. Detective Andrew Coates spots patterns in three dormant cold cases, a breakthrough that positions him to take on a newly discovered fourth homicide. As evidence accumulates and interviews widen

In FRANTIC  by Brent Bradley, a sense of unease spreads rapidly as a therapist’s prison session ignites a dangerous chain reaction tied to artificial intelligence and political ambition. Within hours, personal histories, hidden alliances, and looming threats converge into a relentless race against time. When a prison patient warns Dr. Brian Heiser of an impending disaster, he expects another delusion—until a prophecy comes true just hours later. Unsure what to believe, he con

Genre:  Young Adult Publishing date:  December 9, 2025 Goodreads  |  Amazon  |  Barnes & Noble  |  IndieBound Synopsis : The culinary world is full of secrets. For one, recipes can become powerful spells. Of course, fourteen-year-old Sylvie Jones knows this. Sylvie has been dreaming of attending her mom’s alma mater, Brindille School of Culinary Arts and Magic, since she was old enough to reach the stove. Unfortunately, the last name Jones has a horrible stain on it—something

What price would you pay to undo a death? In the shadowed streets of Aspizia, two thieves—Lyo Morandi and Jasper Bray—risk everything to rewrite the past. Haunted by the death of their friend Milo, they set their sights on a forbidden prize: a ring reputed to alter time. To steal it, they must infiltrate the Thieves’ Carousel, a ruthless exhibition where the city’s most dangerous criminals flaunt their treasures—and fight to keep them. But as Lyo and Jasper descend deeper int

A rare true crime story centered on truth and redemption: • Written by the prosecutor who lived the investigation • Balances psychological depth with real-life suspense • Winner of multiple book awards "From the very first page, I had serious difficulty in putting this book down. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in reading true crime novels. I am in awe." – NPB Reader (Amazon) About the author: Michael A. Jacobs served nearly 30 years as a prose

"It's the summer of 1992, and five high school sophomores play a rare role-playing game that was banned for being "too Satanic" - Creatures & Corridors. As the kids play the mysterious fantasy game, it unleashes a curse that warps reality around them: orcs storm the living room, killing their parents. The front yard turns into a moat filled with tentacled horrors. And their basement "game cave" transforms into a literal dungeon, laden with bloodthirsty monsters and terrifying

Families are made in different ways--pregnancy, adoption, fostering--but each excited parent has experienced the desire and the wait that comes before a little one enters their lives. You're My Dream Come True offers a sweet opportunity to show your kids how much you love them--and loved them--long before your eyes first met. This new board book features adorable animals enjoying the special way God brought them together as a family: "Now every day, I see you grow--the thing

Shadow Beast Shifters, Jaymin Eve’s fan-favorite dark romantasy trilogy, now in deluxe paperback with an all-new exclusive bonus scene. Pre-order now! My father made a terrible mistake. One I’m left paying for. As a wolf shifter growing up in a strong pack, I should be living my best life. But after my father tried to kill our leader, I’m labeled an outcast, traitor, less than dirt. When I can’t take pack life any longer, I run, but apparently they don’t like losing their pun

There comes a point in life when the question isn’t “Who should I be?” It’s “Who am I when I stop performing?” The sixties invite a clarity that can feel both unfamiliar and beautifully grounding. Themes of emotional recalibration, selective visibility, and the evolution of identity appear throughout The Sovereign Self  by Stacey Dutton. The book looks at how entering our sixties can shift the way we understand presence, boundaries, and the internal landscape we inhabit. The

There’s a point when a path turns and something unfamiliar comes into view. THE BOOK OF FOUR JOURNEYS by @ veronicadelvalle.author brings together four stories that begin at that very moment. THE BOOK OF FOUR JOURNEYS brings together four short stories connected by the idea that every adventure changes the one who takes it. Alfalfa Spooly steps past the familiar while carrying out a risky mission, Mumik and Pimnik travel separate paths in search of one another, Neboo McCloud