Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 74 self-published titles below, with descriptions provided by their authors. Some of these writers are waiting to be discovered; others have a track record and a following and are doing it on their own. If you are a self-published author interested in listing titles in this section, please visit publishersweekly.com/pw-select for more information.

Fiction

Darker the Night

Lisa London. Deep River Press. $16.95 paper (280p), ISBN 978-0-9911635-5-7

Amazon, Ingram

A German woman dodges bombs and battles hunger. Her father reminds her, “The darker the night, the brighter the stars.” Is her star a charming American? Inspired by actual experiences.

Faraway Green

Jack Young. Lulu. $11.95 paper (220p), ISBN 978-1-312-78030-9; $3.03 e-book, ISBN 978-1-312-78687-5

Amazon, BN.com, Lulu

Young’s comic debut novel follows the inauspicious Slim the Grassman as he signs on with a wealthy eccentric in an improbable attempt to develop instant putting greens.

The Kurdish Bike

Alesa Lightbourne. Alesa Lightbourne. $11.95 paper (324p), ISBN 978-0-692-75810-6; $9.95 e-book, ASIN B01IOPBT3Y

Amazon

When an American goes to teach in Kurdish Iraq in 2010, she is engulfed in the passions, brutality, and social dilemmas experienced by village women in this semiautobiography.

The Moons of Mars: Short Stories of Adventure & Romance

Charles E. Jones. Outskirts Press. $26.95 hardcover (394p), ISBN 978-1-4787-8042-7

Outskirtspress.com, Amazon, BN.com

These stories range from military adventures to everyday life. Characters endeavor to excel and succeed with inviting romance and action backgrounds.

Out of Time

Patrick Miskella. BookFuel. $18.99 paper (491p), ISBN 978-1-5356-0236-5

Amazon, BN.com

Sean McGowen searches for the father he has never met. Several powerful, life-altering events induce him to reconsider his perceptions of free will, love, time, and self.

Poplar Place

Ellen Butler. Power to the Pen. $3.89 e-book, ASIN B01ATQJZRI

Amazon, Apple iBooks, BN.com

A Pittsburgh lawyer moves to a small town to escape her past. But calls from the FBI threaten her newfound serenity. Will she ever find the peace and happiness she craves?

Postmodern Deconstruction Madhouse

Peter Quinones. iUniverse. $13.99 paper (136p), ISBN 978-1-4917-9183-7

Amazon

Among other stories, the title work contains 98 examples of the one-sentence short story.

Unexplored Lives: A Collection of Short Stories

John K. Briscoe. Outskirts Press. $17.95 paper (264p), ISBN 978-1-4787-7740-3

Outskirtspress.com, Amazon, BN.com

Life can be complicated. Readers should be prepared to cringe, smile, and frown as a world of individuals whose uncommon experiences are uncovered.

Valedictorian: A Story of the Hidden Glory of a Troubled Life

Constance W. Hall. AuthorHouse. $16.95 paper (192p), ISBN 978-1-5049-7851-4; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5049-7850-7

Amazon

In this final salute to the life and legacy of an unbreakable Marine, Constance Hall writes a poignant tale of courage and determination in the midst of life’s vicissitudes.

The Velvet Thorn

Olivia Villa-Real. iUniverse. $18.95 paper (300p), ISBN 978-1-4502-6798-4; $9.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4502-6799-1

Amazon

This novel uncovers the subtle shades of emotion that forge their way to escape and express themselves in the most wonderful prism of colors that only love can see and understand.

Poetry

What the River Knows: Conversations with the Natural World

Andrea Freeman. Halcyon Wind Press. $14.95 paper (110p), ISBN 978-0-9890897-1-5

Amazon, BN.com, Ingram

A book of poetic reflections that honors the beauty and wisdom of nature, and invites the reader to open into wonder and gratitude as a way to help heal the Earth and ourselves.

Mystery/Thriller

The Actor? A Thriller and Love Story at the Height of the Cold War

Lee Welling. Bookstand Publishing. $24.95 hardcover (269p), ISBN 978-1-63498-364-8

Amazon

In the 1950s Cold War, the biggest star on Broadway is recruited by the CIA to lead a cultural tour to Russia. But behind the Iron Curtain, the job gets more complicated, and lives, secrets, and countries are put on the line.

Anamnesis: Ages of Claya, Book 1

Whitney H. Murphy. CreateSpace. $9.99 paper (239p), ISBN 978-0-9976951-1-3; $2.99 e-book, ASIN B01GGNIKJC

Amazon

Survivors in a ruined city fight to recall their own names—and the name of their city, their land, and their people. The answers lie buried in the ruins that crumble all around them.

Becoming The Wolf: A White Wolf Justice Thriller

R.H. Neil. LEO-Trainer. $14.95 paper (386p), ISBN 978-0-9979529-0-2; $2.99 e-book, ASIN B01LYOA1BD

Amazon

Who is J.D. Ward? Rookie city cop. Former Army combat tracker. And the reluctant vigilante known as the White Wolf. Now who’s the prey?

A Conundrum

Pamela Peacock. Xlibris. $36 hardcover (254p), ISBN 978-1-5245-1754-0; $24.19 paper (254p), ISBN 978-1-5245-1753-3

Pjpeacock.com, Amazon, Bookdepository.com, Booktopia.com

An unsanctioned murder in Australia has caused chaos in the Family. A vicious, unprincipled family dating from the 17th century, they have homogenized their holdings. It cannot be allowed.

The Election of 2028: Murder Most Foul in the Race for the White House

David Stout. David Stout. $2.99 e-book, ASIN B01LWNUWT4

Amazon, BN.com

One presidential candidate is ahead in the popular vote. But some members of the Electoral College are dying in freak “accidents.” Is there a plot to steal the White House?

In the Midst of Death...: A Post-Revolutionary War Mystery

Bev Kaufman. Xlibris. $23.99 paper (692p), ISBN 978-1-5144-5332-2; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5144-5331-5

Amazon

Set during the summer of 1787, Kaufman’s fictional story frequently dives back into the past, where we learn of the old sins that led to the events now taking place.

Legal Thriller: Carlos the Ant (Michael Gresham Series, Book 4)

John Ellsworth. John Ellsworth. $3.99 e-book, ASIN B01LQOXY4W

Amazon

Carlos the Ant is a bank robber. His case is defended by Michael Gresham. It’s going to be the meanest case of Michael’s career.

The Root Cellar

C.A. Thomas. Rosedog Books. $14 paper (152p), ISBN 978-1-4809-7246-9

RoseDogBookstore.com

After a brutal attack, Candace discovers no one will act against her rich, white assailant. Alone, she realizes there is no justice. There is only revenge.

Sabrina/Sabine: Time Out of Place

Samantha Wood Wright. iUniverse. $13.99 paper (216p), ISBN 978-1-4917-9690-0; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4917-9700-6

Amazon

Sabrina has a dream about a strange house to which fate leads her years later. Sabrina/Sabine reveals a haunting journey as she unravels the story behind her new house and its century-old mystery.

A Touch of Homicide

Peter S. Fischer. CreateSpace. $12.95 paper (266p), ISBN 978-1-5233-5072-8

Amazon

Book 12 in the Hollywood Murder Mysteries series, by the creator of Murder, She Wrote.

SF/Fantasy/Horror

Beyond Every Mirror

Christine Church. Grey Horse Press. $12.99 paper (370p), ISBN 978-0-692-78270-5; $2.99 e-book, ASIN B01MG56AW1

Christinechurch.net, Amazon

Dragged into a world of dreams and nightmares, his sacrifice means the difference between life and death for the woman he loves.

The Carnival Keepers

Amber Gulley. World Castle Publishing. $3.99 e-book, ASIN B01KSLQ55Y

Amazon, Indigo, Kobo, Smashwords

The carnival is in town for the All Hallows’ Eve celebrations, and the London fog has plans of its own.

Dark Horizon, Book 1: Horizon’s Genesis

Eric J. Kumik. iUniverse. $20.95 paper (216p), ISBN 978-1-4917-9960-4; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4917-9961-1

Amazon

When a team of scientists goes missing after finding a mysterious ancient relic on an uncharted planet, a reckless and unpredictable military team is called in to find answers.

Jai

S.A. Stitz. Archway Publishing. $24.99 paper (400p), ISBN 978-1-4808-3258-9; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4808-3260-2

Amazon

In this paranormal action-adventure novel, a young woman with special abilities becomes embroiled in a battle of good versus evil as she attempts to rescue a world in desperate need of salvation.

Welcome to the Apocalypse—Pandora

D.L. Richardson. CreateSpace. $4.99 e-book, ASIN B01N01QFTQ

Amazon, BN.com, Smashwords

When players get trapped in a virtual game of apocalypse, the fight for survival becomes real, but what they do to survive may haunt them forever.

The Wolf of Dorian Gray: A Werewolf Spawned by the Evil of Man

Brian S. Ference. Brian S. Ference. $9.99 paper (214p), ISBN 978-0-9983252-0-0; $2.99 e-book, ISBN 978-0-9983252-1-7

Thewolfofdoriangray.com, Amazon, BN.com

In 19th century England, Dorian Gray experiences love and harrowing escapes from the werewolf spawned by the evil of man.

Romance/Erotica

Dear Heart: The Courting Letters

Judith Pinkerton Josephson, illus. by Kirsten Elise Josephson. eFrog Press. $11.99 paper (258p), ISBN 978-0-9967199-3-3; $4.99 e-book, ISBN 978-0-9967199-7-1

Amazon, BN.com, Ingram

Lisa finds a box of love letters penned by writers separated by an ocean. Distance also conspires against Lisa in her own romance. This is a tale of two love stories a century apart.

The Titty Dancer, Her Bitch DJ, and Their Love of 80’s Madonna

Mike James. MJ Publishing. $9.99 paper (92p), ISBN 978-1-365-30158-2

Amazon, Apple iBooks, BN.com, Lulu.com

A Houston man becomes a deejay at a strip club, where he falls head over stilettos for a Madonna-loving stripper named Karma.

Nonfiction

America Abandoned: The Secret Velvet Coup That Cost Us Our Democracy

Jill Cody. Writing Endeavors Press. $17.95 paper (266p), ISBN 978-0-9977962-0-9

Amazon

The American people have been abandoned. Corporations and the rich have withdrawn their support from “We, the People” in spite of their duty, allegiance, or responsibility to America.

Ancient Map for Modern Birth: Preparation, Passage, and Personal Growth During Your Childbearing Year

Pam England with Virginia Bobro. Seven Gates Media. $28 e-book, ISBN 978-0-9981202-0-1

Seven Gates Media, Amazon

England presents research, stories, and questions to prepare the savvy health consumer and awaken the Birth Warrior.

Ancient Wisdoms: Exploring the Mysteries and Connections

Gayle Redfern. AuthorHouse. $17.50 paper (250p), ISBN 978-1-4490-5760-2; $9.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4520-1663-4

AuthorHouse, Amazon

Ponder the mysterious link of Africa, Mesoamerica, and Europe. Hear the recent messages from the Elders of Kogi, Hopi, and Maya nations.

Basic Counseling Techniques: A Beginning Therapist’s Toolkit (Third Edition)

Wayne Perry. AuthorHouse. $18.99 paper (362p), ISBN 978-1-4343-5524-9; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4634-6431-8

Amazon

Geared for counselors and therapists early in their careers, this book provides practical suggestions for setting up the therapy room, conducting interviews, and more.

Break Ground Without Breaking Up: 7 Keys to Securing a Strong Relationship While Building or Remodeling Your Home

Sandy Berendes and Laura Longville. Mill City Press. $14.99 paper (210p), ISBN 978-1-63413-104-9

Amazon

This book was written by a seasoned interior designer and a couples therapist.

Chicago Is Not Broke. Funding the City We Deserve

Edited by Tom Tresser. The CivicLab. $12 paper (95p), ISBN 978-1-365-10977-5

Wearenotbroke.org

Local civic experts lay out progressive, sustainable sources of major revenues for Chicago.

Death by Rental Car: How the Houck Case Changed the Law

Ben Kelley. Vox Justitia Books. $18 paper (312p), ISBN 978-0-692-55913-0

Amazon

The anatomy of a six-year court battle against giant corporate defendants for causing the fiery deaths of two sisters in a defective rental car. Foreword by Ralph Nader.

Dowsing and Ley Lines: How to Create Ley Lines

Gerald Chatfield. AuthorHouse. $56.45 paper (228p), ISBN 978-1-5246-3164-2; $4.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5246-3165-9

Amazon

This book contains information on dowsing for beginners and advanced alike. It also explains how to find and follow more than 500 ley marks across the south of the British Isles.

Female Erasure: What You Need to Know About Gender Politics’ War on Women, the Female Sex and Human Rights

Ruth Barrett. Tidal Time Publishing. $24.99 paper (624p), ISBN 978-0-9971467-0-7

Amazon

This anthology exposes the current trend of gender identity politics as a continuation of female erasure and silencing.

In the Belly of the Dragon: An Account of Working as a Foreign Expert Inside a State Enterprise of the People’s Republic of China

John-James Farquharson. Xlibris. $23.28 paper (184p), ISBN 978-1-5144-6477-9; $4.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5144-6476-2

Amazon

Farquharson delves into a state-owned enterprise powering the economy of the People’s Republic of China, letting readers discover what happens inside and how these companies function.

Inspirational Explosion from Deep Within: God’s Annointed Touch

Leroy Hubbert. Xlibris. $19.99 paper (184p), ISBN 978-1-4990-4910-7; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4990-4908-4

Amazon

This book shows readers that inspiration comes within oneself and that inside there is a plan ready to be executed that would bring one peace in the midst of troubled storms.

Learning to Fish in the Twenty-First Century: Navigating the Career Waters to Find and Land a Choice Position

Donna Chlopak. iUniverse. $13.95 paper (132p), ISBN 978-1-4917-9443-2; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4917-9444-9

Amazon

Landing that desired job, building a career, and creating a personal brand are becoming more complicated in today’s global marketplace. Chlopak provides the necessary tools, strategies, and steps to succeed.

Leslie’s Party Diaries: Secrets and Recipes for Entertaining with Style

Leslie Byars Register. Leslie Byars Register. $39 hardcover (290p), ISBN 978-0-692-76937-9

Lesliespartydiaries.com, Amazon

Register reveals her secrets from over 30 years of foolproof entertaining, 85 of her most-loved recipes, and over 30 inventive party ideas for all ages.

Making Your Memories with Rock & Roll and Doo-Wop

J.C. De Ladurantey. iUniverse. $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4917-8401-3

Amazon

This book features stories of the solo artists, duos, and groups whose music filled the airwaves in the 1950s and early 1960s.

A Manual on Exposure in Photography: Reflex and Compact Camera

Ceriel van Arneman. AuthorHouse. $32 paper (113p), ISBN 978-1-4634-0934-0

Amazon

Prolific photographer van Arneman explains his craft in a fun, practical, and rewarding way. This book is for anyone who wants to get the most out their camera.

N of 1: One Man’s Harvard-Documented Remission of Incurable Cancer Using Only Natural Methods

Glenn Sabin, with Dawn Lemanne. Fon Press. $26.99 hardcover (214p), ISBN 978-0-9975482-2-8; $16.99 paper (214p), ISBN 978-0-9975482-0-4

Glennsabin.com, Amazon, BN.com, Ingram, Twenty-five years ago, my doctors had no cure for my cancer. So I went on a quest to find my own treatment. This is my story.

No More Magic Wands: Transformative Cybersecurity Change for Everyone

George Finney. CreateSpace. $8.99 paper (130p), ISBN 978-1-5355-3892-3; $2.99 e-book, ASIN B01L4CIMHK

Amazon

Security is everyone’s job, so everyone needs to understand how a business needs to protect itself. You can’t use magic to fix a data breach.

Note to Self: A Seven-Step Path to Gratitude and Growth

Laurie Buchanan. She Writes Press. $16.95 paper (270p), ISBN 978-1-63152-113-3

Amazon

Baggage: we all carry it with us through life. This book is designed to help you offload emotional baggage and discover a lighter, joy-filled you.

Not Off the Hook at 491: When Unforgiveness Feels as Natural as Breathing

Lora Renée Hubbard. Xlibris. $19.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5245-1269-9; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5245-1268-2

Amazon

Experience the twists and turns of this emotionally charged story, where deep-rooted bitterness and unforgiveness fester behind the curtain of this affluent New York family.

An Ordinary Tragedy: A Memoir of Crimes and Shattered Lives

Lori Hart Beninger. OnTrack Publishing. $9.99 paper (196p), ISBN 978-0-9856897-6-6

Amazon, BN.com, Indiebound

The story of the author’s quest to unlock the mystery of her brother’s life of escalating crime and depravity, exploring the dynamics of her “perfect” family and the secrets they kept.

Residential Solar Energy: Your Guide to Whether Solar Will Save You Money

Vince Hough. Sunshine Book Publishers. $4.95 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5395-3670-3

Amazon, BN.com

This guide on how you should go solar will give you the confidence to make the most informed decision about when to go solar with your home.

The Success Process Handbook: A Thinking Persons Guide to Interpersonal Relationships

Tony Fielek. Xlibris. $12.99 paper (54p), ISBN 978-1-4931-2551-7; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4931-2553-1

Amazon

Fielek teaches readers how they can influence the key people who are highly important to their success.

Suddenly Alone: A Practical Guide to Prepare Yourself and Your Loved Ones for When You Are Suddenly Alone

Ken and Donna Wright. AuthorHouse. $16.95 paper (140p), ISBN 978-1-5246-0533-9; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5246-0532-2

Amazon

This book presents valuable information and templates to be completed by you to get your finances, estate planning, health care directives, household procedures, and personal affairs in order before death.

The Three-Decker

Francis Archdeacon. Francis Archdeacon. $9.99 e-book, ASIN B01MAZDQAS

Amazon

The memoir of an Irish-Catholic striver growing up under the spell of Kennedy’s Camelot. It contains depictions of his battle against polio and of Boston in the sixties.

The Tragedy of Moses

Elliott Kanbar. Elbar Associates. $12 paper (117p), ISBN 978-1-5394-4168-7

Amazon

This book (mostly in verse) examines the questions that have perplexed biblical scholars for generations about Moses, the only human permitted to know God face-to-face.

The Ultimate Retirement and Estate Plan for Your Million-Dollar IRA

James Lange. Retire Secure Press. $12.95 paper (88p), ISBN 978-0-9903588-4-8

Jameslange.com, Amazon, BN.com

Lange details strategies that help individuals grow their IRAs and retirement plans and massively reduce their tax burdens.

Vagabonding with Kids: Australia

A.K. Turner. Brown Books Publishing Group. $16.95 paper (224p), ISBN 978-1-61254-919-4

Amazon, BN.com

In the sequel to Vagabonding with Kids, the nomadic family of four continues their journey with a two-month trip down under.

Will My Beagle Go with Me in the Rapture? Hope of Heaven for Dog Lovers and Their Pets

Don Diehl. iUniverse. $12.95 paper (116p), ISBN 978-1-4917-9094-6; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4917-9093-9

Amazon

Diehl presents the case for an ongoing human-animal relationship beyond this life and looks at real-life issues from the viewpoint of a dog with humanlike perception.

Children’s/YA

Buzzy and the Little Critters: A Curious Tale of a Cicada Invasion

Kenton R. Hill. Luminare Press. $10.95 paper (39p), ISBN 978-1-944733-10-0

Amazon, BN.com

A grandpa (an entomologist) helps a boy and a girl satisfy their curiosity about their own nature and the nature of the amazing cicada bugs.

Cat Facts: Things That Cats Like

Ali FitzGerald. Alexandra FitzGerald. $10.99 paper (30p), ISBN 978-1-5397-3183-2

Amazon

Love and friendship conquer all trumpery in this story about embracing differences, playing with others, and cats.

The Elephants of Art: An Educational Art Story

Jo O’Mara. Archway Publishing. $19.95 hardcover (42p), ISBN 978-1-4808-2835-3; $14.95 paper (42p), ISBN 978-1-4808-2834-6

Amazon, BN.com

When his art teacher encourages him to get to know the elements of art, a confused mouse searches for elephants instead. A new series that introduces art basics to kids.

Elsewhere/Where Else: Turnabout, Vol. 1

Russ Wood. Russ Wood Media. $14.95 paper (242p), ISBN 978-0-9971992-0-8

Amazon

During an interstellar voyage, Joshua discovers a genocidal plot and must find a way to survive alone. Marai visits a lost tribe and must discover how to use her spiritual powers.

Emma Has a Dilemma!

Dana Wall and Amber Wall, illus. by Phillip Orozco. AuthorHouse. $14.95 paper (26p), ISBN 978-1-5246-4621-9

Amazon

Emma has a dilemma: she gets an F on her Easy Grammar test about nouns and pronouns. Wizard Jake appears and will help. A genius in grammar, he teaches Emma the ins and outs.

Finding Moana: Book One

James Halemanu, illus. by Ana Frederick. Blue Coral Press. $4.99 e-book, ASIN B01M74B476

Amazon

On a haunted island, 13-year-old Moana fights the cannibals who hunt him and the sinister power growing within him.

I Love Me and the Skin I’m In

Jessica N. Crutcher. Outskirts Press. $8.95 paper (25p), ISBN 978-1-4787-7060-2

Follow Jessica on her journey to understanding what it means to love yourself despite how others may view you.

My Pet Shop

Kathleen Long Bostrom, illus. by Christopher R. Bostrom. CreateSpace. $9.99 paper (24p), ISBN 978-1-4782-4755-5

Amazon, BN.com

When a little girl goes to the pet shop to buy her first pet, her imagination runs wild. A pig that paints? What other pets will she have?

Our Dog Girl

Pamela Battle, illus. by Gil Balbuena Jr. Xlibris. $21.99 paper (26p), ISBN 978-1-5144-5678-1; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5144-5677-4

Amazon

In this whimsical story, Battle shares a tale based on her family pet. Journey with Our Dog Girl as she goes on the adventure of a lifetime.

Pablo’s Pelican

Vincent Marotta, illus. by Aronna. Trafford Publishing. $12.68 paper (12p), ISBN 978-1-4907-3189-6

Trafford.com

A Hispanic boy must support his family while his father is away. Helped by a friendly pelican, he can overcome any obstacle.

Pauli: The Musical Pumpkin

Pamela O. Guidry. AuthorHouse. $21.99 paper (50p), ISBN 978-1-4969-6535-6; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-4969-6536-3

Amazon

This is a story about familial relationships that empowers individualism and exalts the value of interdependence and togetherness in a family.

Piper

G. Gene Black. CreateSpace. $18.99 paper (308p), ISBN 978-1-5302-3253-6; $14.95 e-book, ISBN 978-0-692-77549-3

Amazon

In the storybook village of Thymes, ca. 1712, orphan siblings grow up in the wild and battle a witch turned pirate who hatches a scheme where there can be no more stories.

Prince Pounce-a-Lot

Fay Lorraine Sueltz. AuthorHouse. $20.99 paper (50p), ISBN 978-1-5049-5549-2; $3.99 e-book, ISBN 978-1-5049-5857-8

Amazon

Prince, a loving but selfish puppy, writes about his true-life adventures as he grows into a gorgeous standard poodle. He discovers teamwork, and his occasional leadership makes everyone happy.

Shine Your Light: Book Three, Paige Maddison Series

Lee Bice-Matheson and J.R. Matheson, illus. by Nancy Batra and Cindy Slipacoff. FriesenPress. $15.49 paper (201p), ISBN 978-1-4602-9996-8

FriesenPress, Amazon, Apple iBooks, BN.com

Paige fights for good versus evil with powerful upperworld allies and friends. She faces the biggest threat to humankind, Beelzebub. Will Paige prevail?

Snowman Paul at the Winter Olympics

Yossi Lapid, illus. by Joanna Pasek. Yosef Lapid. $9.99 paper (46p), ISBN 978-0-9973899-2-0; $2.99 e-book, ASIN B01M0OA880

Amazon

Snowman Paul dreams of becoming a winter Olympics champion. But is he competing fairly? Or is he perhaps enjoying some unfair advantage? If so, what should his friend Dan do about it?

Starkrimson and the Egg-Keepers, Book 3

Marc-Antonio Deogracias. Marc-Antonio Deogracias. $3.99 e-book (23p), ASIN B01M3N59VC

Amazon, Apple iBooks, BN.com, Kobo

Starkrimson the little demigod keeps the peace across the universe. How does he do it? With lots of smarts, a bit of magic, and a little help from his other magical friends.

Tripi Takes Flight: The Amazing Adventures of Tripi the Fly

Lori London, illus. by Heather Bonnstetter. Lori London. $12.99 paper (36p), ISBN 978-0-9975368-1-2; $3.99 e-book ASIN B01LVXUK4Y

Lorilondonentertainment.com, Amazon, BN.com

This is a story about a fly who can’t fly. He has to take mass transportation to get around the globe on all his adventures.

At the library, the Great Book inspired him, and how.