Told in a stream-of-consciousness style that reflects the chaos of grief, "Blackbird" is an affecting memoir. Betsy Thibaut Stephenson’s grief-filled memoir "Blackbird" is about the loss of her son. Stephenson’s youngest child,... Read More

In Suzanne Manizza Roszak’s radiant novel "The Poison Girl", a brilliant, determined girl escapes the maledictions of her jealous father. Just after Bice was born, her beleaguered mother died. Her father—perhaps blaming himself;... Read More

A work that seeks to strengthen Christian faith by explaining Christian precepts in detail, "Why Did Jesus Have to Die?" is a persuasive theological text. Pastor Chris Conrad’s thoughtful theological book "Why Did Jesus Have to Die?"... Read More

A moving account of how a hospice nurse arrived at TikTok fame, "Influencing Death" covers end-of-life care with nuance. Infused with compassion, Penny Hawkins Smith’s memoir "Influencing Death" explores the troubled experiences that... Read More

"Misfit Mogul" models the benefits of youthful ambition in its story of a teenager becoming an entrepreneur—and coming to terms with his cultural identity. Hisham Ahmad provides a youthful perspective on achieving business success... Read More

A brooding, magic-wielding elf barges into a librarian’s secrets as she investigates her mother’s mysterious death in Amy Kuivalainen’s novel "Of Starlight and Midnight". After a violent war, elvish brothers Søren and Aramis are... Read More

In the drama-filled novel "When All Else Fails", redemption comes from unlikely places for a group of damaged people. In Michael Pulley’s novel "When All Else Fails", a wealthy, dysfunctional family’s interests collide with those of... Read More

Drawing on personal difficulties, the career guide "Rising" equips its audience with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement changes and work toward inclusive workplaces. Part memoir, part business guide, Graci Harkema’s book... Read More