Today's Featured Books

A SECOND CHANCE by Asher Frend

Children and Young Adult

What would you trade to save the ones you love? A Second Chance is a deeply moving coming-of-age story that follows three teenage girls navigating love, family, faith, and betrayal in a world that often tests the very foundations they stand on. Emotionally layered novel explores the spiritual journeys of Mikaila, Kaitlyn, and Chara as they face one impossible bargain. When Mikaila wakes from a vision promising her friend a second chance, she must race time, faith, and impossible choices to save Chara. From $5.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



Missing Mona: A Tommy Cuda Mystery by Joe Klingler

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

As Tommy looks squarely at his next decade his smartphone convinces him time is ripe for change. So he hits the road. He immediately meets a damsel in hitchhiking distress named Mona. She persuades him that the bright lights and dark clubs of Chicago might be his kind of town. On a summer Saturday night they settle into a fancy hotel. On Sunday...Mona disappears. After truth and lies are stirred like a blue martini, and Tommy is assaulted, and witnesses a shooting-Tommy is desperate to find Mona. FREE – SHOP NOW /



A Dash of Murder by Pearl Parsons

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Trapped by a storm. Suspected of murder. Chosen by a dog. Ex-accountant Sylvia just wanted shelter. Instead, she stumbles into a wrong inn and finds the owner dead. With the roads washed out, she’s trapped with a killer—and a town ready to blame the outsider. Her only ally? Lucky, the victim’s grieving spaniel who claims her as his own. Sylvia must trust her intuition to clear her name before she loses her freedom—and the first creature to offer her a true home. A clean cozy mystery about finding belonging in the most unexpected place. FREE – SHOP NOW /



Roller/Crimper No-Till: Advancing No-Till Agriculture by Jeff Moyer

General Nonfiction

Roller/Crimper No-Till is an expanded update of the groundbreaking work Organic No-Till Farming. This book presents farmers — organic and conventional — with a proven system that limits tillage, reduces labor, cuts toxic inputs and improves soil structure. FREE – SHOP NOW /


The Twenty Second Love Hug by Katherynne Martin

Children and Young Adult

“What can a hug do in just twenty seconds?” Thoughtful Fern and her little brother Ollie are about to find out!

When Fern’s family and friends have big feelings, she gives them a special twenty-second hug and something amazing happens! They start to feel calmer, braver, and more loved with every second that they count.

Wrapped in love and rooted in science, The Twenty Second Love Hug is a cozy, uplifting storybook perfect for bedtime, big emotions, or any time someone needs a little extra love.

Let the hugging begin—one second at a time! FREE – SHOP NOW /


The Creed Falls Massacres by Jon Cohn

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

A relentless slasher horror novel with an otherworldly twist you'll never see coming. Read at your own risk!

A town divided. An unknowable evil. Actually, make that two evils.


Seventeen years ago, a machete wielding masked maniac known as the Silver Fox terrorized Camp Creed, killing nineteen people on a night that became infamous as The Creed Falls Massacre.

His bloody rampage ended when final girl Jamie Campbell fought back. At least, that’s how Jamie tells it. From $4.99 – SHOP NOW /


Announcing the 2026 Festival Author Line-Up

Events

Sunday, May 3, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Warehouse 215 in Downtown Phoenix

215 E Grant Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • Free Books: The first 1,500 kids (17 years and younger) will receive a book!
  • Arizona Authors: More than 40 authors from throughout Arizona, published in a variety of genres for all ages.
  • Children’s Corner: Free book-themed make-and-take crafts, story time, and more!
  • Author Talks: Inspiring presentations and book signings with best-selling authors.
  • The Writer’s Scene: Vendors offering services or support to authors and writers.
  • Writing on the Spectrum: Books and services by, for and about autistic and neurodivergent people.
  • Shopping: Books! And book- and writing-themed souvenirs, gifts and more.
  • Food and drinks, live music, and more throughout the day!

Attendance is free, but if you present an Eventbrite ticket, you’ll also receive a free book box from Tempe-based Once Upon a Book Club (valued at $69.99). Click here to get your Eventbrite ticket!


The Haunting of Sorrow's Leap by Chris Sorensen

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Ellen Marx used to talk to the dead. Now they're ghosting her… With her psychic gifts on the fritz, she's been demoted to hawking discount crystals at paranormal conventions. But when she inadvertently solves a supernatural challenge at New Jersey's Hooky Spooky Convention, she catches the eye of a washed-up horror author with a haunted mansion in need of cleansing. As Ellen and his ragtag crew of psychic misfits investigate the Hudson Valley estate, she realizes that to uncover the truth, she must first confront some ghosts of her own… From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /



Bittersweet Vampire Curse by Jade Christy

Romance

They promised forever in their ordinary, happy world. But forever now includes fangs and bloodlust. He’s now the monster who hungers for her blood.

Annie and Lucas Redington were the couple everyone envied—mornings tangled in sheets, afternoons on the South Carolina beach, evenings filled with experimental pasta sauces, dancing and laughter. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /


Merry Christmas, Tahra Mamoun by K.M. Gruchelska

Children and Young Adult

Her Secret Sight. His Deadly Code. Their Christmas Deadline.

Fifteen-year-old Tahra Mamoun uses her secret remote-viewing ability to escape her lonely life, plunging her into the paranoia of Cold War Berlin. There, she discovers Heinrich: a boy whose obsession with a clandestine numbers station and a cipher has drawn the dangerous interest of the East German Stasi. They see him not as a prisoner, but as an asset to be seized. From $0.99 – SHOP NOW /


A Soil Owner's Manual by Jon Stika

General Nonfiction

Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy life—and A Soil Owner’s Manual is your essential guide to restoring it.

In this revised and expanded second edition, soil scientist Jon Stika explains how the biology beneath our feet drives plant health, food quality, and ecosystem balance. Drawing on decades of field research and practical experience, Stika reveals how our current agricultural systems—focused on yields and inputs—have broken the natural functions of soil. He then provides clear, science-based steps for rebuilding that living system, whether you manage a backyard garden or a thousand-acre farm. FREE – SHOP NOW /


Twelve Years Gone by KJ Kalis

Mystery Thriller Crime and Horror

Twelve years gone…

Sarah Schmidt went out for a hike a month before heading to college on a cross-country scholarship. She never came back.

In the twelve years she’s been gone, the local police have done little to help the family, leaving them with the desperate knowledge that Sarah could still be alive, somewhere, somehow...

The family hasn’t given up their hope for revenge, or at least answers. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /


the moment we met was a lie: The Alternative Series - Volume 1 by Kari Wiethop

Romance

A restless woman gets recruited by a collective that caters to its clients' decadent requests. *Read Books 1 & 2 Free* Perfect for anyone seeking a fresh take on romance with a side of black comedy. FREE – SHOP NOW /



Smart Money CEO by Tina Vandall

Book of the Day

Take Control of Your Cash—Transform Your Business in Just 30 Minutes a Week!

Most entrepreneurs work hard, sell more, and hustle nonstop—yet still feel stressed, uncertain, or confused when they look at their bank balance. Profit looks good on paper, but the cash just isn’t there. Bills sneak up. Taxes hit hard. Payroll feels tight. And every decision feels like a guessing game. From $4.97 – SHOP NOW / 


The "Global Literary & Poetic Journey"

Events

"Young Voices from the UK and Beyond"

    MACFEST - Muslim Arts and Culture Festival.

Join us for an exciting event with young people from the UK and around the world on a literary and poetic journey.
Hosted by: Lulieta Halimi, TV Host, Islam Channe
Chief Guest: Professor Jess Edwards, Head of the Department of English, Manchester Metropolitan University


Trafficked by Delvonnie Stephens

Book of the Day

An 18-year-old girl, seeking a modeling career, is lured to Romania for an audition with an agency specializing in OnlyFans talent. Upon arrival, she discovers she has been kidnapped and is now part of a human trafficking operation. She and several other girls, along with one of the traffickers now seeking redemption, must go through literal hell to escape the clutches of certain doom and a life in captivity. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



Debunked by Nature by Mollie Engelhart

General Nonfiction

What if nature—not modern culture—held the answers we’re so desperately seeking?

Mollie Engelhart was a celebrated vegan chef living in Los Angeles, running successful restaurants and championing progressive ideals. But when she left the city behind to raise her family on a regenerative farm, her carefully constructed worldview began to unravel. FREE – SHOP NOW /


UNSTUCK by Britannica Silkslate

General Nonfiction

UNSTUCK is for people who know what they want, yet still hesitate, overthinkprocrastinate, or pull back when progress is finally within reach.
 
You may understand your patterns. You may have read the books, tried the advice, and promised yourself you would "do better next time." And yet the same cycle keeps repeating. Not because you lack discipline or ambition, but because your mind is defaulting to old protective responses that no longer fit the life you are trying to build.
From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /


Humusphere: Humus, a Substance or a Living System? by Herwig Pommeresche

General Nonfiction

In this breakthrough work — now available in English for the first time — the independent German-Norwegian explorer of soil life, graduate permaculture designer and graduate engineer Herwig Pommeresche shares his lifetime of research into humus.
His entire career has focused on the theory and practice of humus management in gardening and farming. Digging deep into a myriad of little-known research papers, he compares their findings with the usual conventional methods. FREE – SHOP NOW /


Lead, Motivate, Engage: How to INSPIRE Employees in Remote and Hybrid Teams by Denise Lopez

General Nonfiction

Remote and hybrid work didn’t just change where people work, it fundamentally changed how leadership works.

Many leaders are discovering that the strategies that once drove performance, engagement, and loyalty no longer work in distributed environments. Communication breaks down. Burnout rises. Engagement slips quietly. And managers are left asking:

  • How do I truly engage people I don’t see every day?
  • How do I balance flexibility with accountability?
  • How do I lead with empathy without losing performance?
  • How do I build trust, inclusion, and collaboration across distance? FREE – SHOP NOW /


Earth 2.0 Genesis Vol. I by Kamil Grund

Book of the Day

When a global system begins to crumble, a lone seeker uncovers secrets linking ancient powers with future technology. His discovery could save humanity—or doom it. A thrilling mix of mystery, dystopia, and spiritual awakening for readers who crave thought-provoking adventure. From $2.99 Free via KU. SHOP NOW /



Academy Ad Astra by Victoria Vyx

Science Fiction and Fantasy

She came to the academy to prove herself. He knows she doesn’t belong.

Riven Istra has always had to navigate the world differently—and it’s gotten her into trouble before. When she’s accepted into the elite Ad Astra Academy, she plans to keep her head down and her record clean. But the assignment she’s given is impossible: work side-by-side with the one man who can unmake her new identity. From $0.99 Free via KU. SHOP NOW /


Alternative Treatments for Ruminant Animals by Paul Dettloff

General Nonfiction

Drawing on decades of veterinary practice, Dr. Paul Dettloff presents a natural, sustainable approach to ruminant health. Copiously illustrated chapters "break down" the animal into its interrelated biological systems: digestive, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory, musculoskeletal and more. Also includes a chapter on nosodes, with vaccination programs for dairy cattle, sheep and goats. An information-packed manual from a renowned vet and educator, suitable for anyone interested in helping ruminants achieve optimal health naturally. From FREE SHOP NOW /


Built to Lead by Kyle McGee

General Nonfiction

If you feel stretched thin, pulled in too many directions, or unsure how to lead with confidence and purpose, you are not alone.

Many people want to make an impact but stay stuck because they do not have a clear path forward. This book gives you that path.

Built to Lead is a practical, faith-centered guide to becoming the leader God designed you to be. Through personal stories, real leadership lessons, and biblical truth, Kyle McGee shows you how to build a life of integrity, influence, and purpose. From FREE SHOP NOW /


Book Buzz: What's New in January

Events

Book Buzz: What's New in January
Sat, January 10 @ 11 AM

This event is online. Are you on the hunt for the next great read? Or are you curious to read something new? Never fear, your librarian is here! Tune in for a special presentation from our Adult Librarian who will chat about forthcoming books and give attendees the inside scoop on the latest releases from top publishers. Hear what's new for this month and spark your reading curiosity!