AFTER ME by J. Shep – Historical Fiction, Family Saga, Post World War II France
In the French countryside under lavender skies, young Ellande must sift through a family legacy of tradition, memory, and generational trauma in the aftermath of WWII.
LET’S WORK SMARTER: Harmony Lane Adventures Book 2 by Katharine Mitropoulos, Illustrated by Laura Watson – Children’s Animal Stories, Picture Books, Creative Thinking Skills
The animals of Harmony Lane try to fix up their playground, and in Let's Work Smarter, realize that they need to be creative in how they work with one another. Highly recommended!
THE BEST I CAN DO: A True Story of Navigating the Complexities of Mental Illness and Homelessness by Cheryl Landes – Memoirs, Mental Illness, Family Dysfunction
Cheryl Landes struggles to hold life together as her husband Tom sinks deeper into his schizophrenia. As their tragedy deepens, she loses almost all that she has in The Best I Can Do.
DIAMOND: The Memoir of a Lost Daughter of Japan by Etsuko Diamond Miyagi – Inspiring Memoir, Post-WWII East Asia, Memoirs of Women, Resilience
Diamond: The Memoir of a Lost Daughter of Japan is an inspiring true story of surviving the darkest of times and embracing the brilliance of love in one's soul. Highly recommended!
SPLINTERED DREAMS: The Dare to Love Series Book 1 by Diana Lynn – Romance Fiction, Contemporary, Self-Discovery
In Splintered Dreams, after years of a loveless marriage, Crista searches for connection with her coworker Slade. But both of them struggle to be truly open. Highly Recommended!
BOOK Of LEPRECHAUNS: The Lore Gatherers by Jonathan Uffelman – Myths & Legends, Middle-Grade Adventure Fiction, Fantasy
In Book of Leprechauns, Shaun, Molly, and Dorker travel back to Ancient Rome to recover a chest of stolen gold and lift their exile from their home. Highly recommended!
THE FROG-EYED GOSPEL: A Texas Exodus by Leslie DeBrock – Historical Fiction, 1960s, Coming of Age
Peter Loucas had planned to become a preacher, but his father's sudden death fractures his faith. In The Frog-Eyed Gospel, Pete faces a wide, conflicted world. Highly recommended!
SUMMER STORM: Magic at Myers Beach Book 2 by Alan B. Gibson – Urban Fantasy, Romance, Fairies
Greta flings herself into a whirlwind of fame and (literal) fairy tale romance. But in Summer Storm, a sinister rival threatens to burn down everything she has. Highly recommended!
ISLAND MOON by Ruth Amanda – Picture Books, Animal Stories, Children’s Mystery & Wonder Books
Ruth Amanda illustrates the natural and mystical beauty of Barbados in the Island Moon, with lizards on the windowsill and fairies and turtles in the surf. Highly recommended!
ROLLING HOME, Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail Book 5 by David Fitz-Gerald – Historical Fiction, Oregon Trail, Mystical & Supernatural Fiction
Dorcas and her wagon train are on the final stretch to Oregon, but must escape vicious outlaws, internal strife, and the claws of winter to come Rolling Home. Highly recommended!