Grayscale illustrations scattered with sapphire blue depict the misunderstood journey of grief through a bear and his late friend. Bear’s best friend, a little bird, has died; Bear carves a beautiful box for him and cushions his friend... Read More

Maureen Dunphy’s memoir-in-essays, "Divining", conveys a lifelong love of trees and the feelings of sanctuary that they provide. Throughout Dunphy’s lifetime, trees have inspired her, comforted her, and connected her to the natural... Read More

In Chelsea Wakelyn’s discerning novel "What Remains of Elsie Jane", a widow explores single motherhood—and the possibility of interdimensional travel. After her husband Sam’s sudden passing, Elsie becomes robotic, rotating through... Read More

Tim DeRoche’s collection of fun and morbid poems, "Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe", draws on contemporary, fantastical, and history-based themes; its entries are flanked by imaginative illustrations. A collection of unfortunate... Read More

People known for their involvement with the occult take up the mantle of defending England during wartime in the entertaining historical novel "The Witches of World War II". Doreen Dominy, a witch who also happens to work at England’s... Read More

Vengeance and justice drive Laura Shepperson’s historical novel "Phaedra", set in Ancient Greece. Phaedra, princess of Crete, lives in the shadow of her sister, Ariadne, a renowned beauty destined for greatness. Though she’s... Read More

Through relatable situations, the picture book "Klippe the Viking" encourages the verbalization of difficult feelings. In Bjorn Fyrre’s picture book "Klippe the Viking", a little girl grapples with big feelings. Through uplifting... Read More

A cavalcade of characters brings a parade of color—and a little chaos—to this whimsical story about a dog determined to complete his masterpiece. Van Dog heads out into the countryside intent on painting a landscape; the frequent... Read More