SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
Mouse Visits Carlsbad Caverns National Park by Tricia Gardella, Illustrated by Ginger Nielson
A whimsical new tale about an American natural landmark, Mouse Visits Carlsbad Caverns National Park by Tricia Gardella is a playful and informative installment of this charming series.
After seeing a video of bats emerging from a legendary destination in New Mexico, Mouse transports himself to see the “flying mice” for himself, ending up on a guided tour of countless underground wonders. After befriending a local pocket mouse, the girl and boy mice explore the massive network of caves, touring geological highlights such as The Totem Pole, Longfellow’s Bathtub, and the Veiled Statue in the King’s Palace, while Mouse’s new […]
Delicately exploring the dark legacies of war in the Middle East, Australia, and beyond, Afghani by Brendon Patrick is a relentless historical novel following two warriors on parallel journeys.
An inventive fantasy tale fronted by a hard-hitting heroine, Born of the Gods: Origins Book One (The Resin Chronicles) by Craig Zeppelin delivers an action-laden plunge into a paradise lost.
A stirring story of transformation through education, Triumphs of Tenacity by Yusra Mariyam is a rousing account of a Bengali immigrant’s journey from undereducated homemaker to distinguished university graduate.
A heartwarming and heroic tale about fighting for what you believe in, A Dog Named 647 by Nancy Kay is an intensely emotive middle grade read with an inspiring crusader for animals at the helm.
A sci-fi screed with hidden wisdom amongst the madness, Wonderment Within Weirdness by Jaime David is an unfiltered and electric stream of imagination.
A forbidden romance between a spiteful warrior and a mesmerizing mortal threatens the delicate balance of races on Earth in PNĔUMÄ by Eli Liszt.
A scythe-wielding demon arrives in Alabama to reclaim a sacred weapon that could win an ancient war in True Winter by Q.K. Petty, an exhilarating first chapter of a new urban fantasy saga.