Books from our local, independently published authors

Nineteen year old Nia is shocked when she is secretly offered the leadership of Third Barn. This new barn full of flying horses will need someone confident, experienced, and innovative, so why are both warring factions pursuing an untried girl? Suspicious that both sides want a puppet instead of a leader, Nia races to discover their secrets before making the biggest decision of her life.

Seventeen-year-old Maya had been dreaming of finding her soul mate for as long as she could remember, but she wasn’t expecting him to come from a distant planet, nor could she have imagined the roller coaster ride that would be thrust upon her from the instant their paths crossed.

Written by a San Jose author, Reflection: Finding Happiness is a heart-warming story about a young girl’s journey to find inner happiness and build confidence.  The story's lesson is great for all ages and kids love the clean illustrations.  Based on the actual expressions and art of Patrick Tam's daughter, the book was written to help her get through bullying at school.

Jack spends his first night away from home at Rugby’s house in the country. Rugby introduces him to the resident cats and grumpy pot-bellied pig. Jack trembles at first, but with Rugby by his side, he discovers how much fun it can be to spend the night with your best friend. Let the mischief begin.

With their blankets and their stuffed friends “Stinky” and “Mousie” packed in the car, Jack and Rugby embark on a wondrous adventure to the California Sierras. As they head off on a hike alone, Jack is afraid of bears and Rugby isn’t fond of swimming, but, by helping each other overcome their fears, the two friends climb high peaks and plunge into cool mountain lakes. Will they remember to head back to their cabin before dark?