Nonfiction
Heids Up
Neil Renton and Mark Fleming
Category
Trigger Warnings
Violence, language, references to sex, drugs, child abuse, sectarianism. Descriptions of psychiatric institutions.
Neil Renton and Mark Fleming met at a mental health support group. Neil was candid about the depression which prompted suicidal thoughts, while Mark opened up about spells in psych wards. Finding out they both used creative writing to document harrowing experiences and maintain wellbeing, they collaborated on an anthology. Flash fiction, longer short stories, memoirs and essays intertwine to conjure snapshots of life; dark and disturbing, sometimes hilarious, always life-affirming.
Fantastical Animals Living in a Changing World A-Z
Sandra Martin Bates
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Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
Change is a constant in our lives and surroundings. People adapt to new things; animals either adapt to changes in their surroundings, or sometimes they do not survive. Change is the focal point in Sandra’s first book. The book is serious yet the watercolor images delight the eye and please the reader with charming and whimsical presentations. This book is well worth the read and appeals to all ages.
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A Dawn Left Behind
Mark Aeschlimann
Category
Trigger Warnings
Violence, Death (not graphic)
When tragedy strikes, Matthew is lost. His world has fallen apart and he is left with more questions than answers. With his obsession for answers guiding him Matthew is propelled into a world where everything he knew is meaningless and being human draws unwanted attention. Where magic and power go hand in hand. Where he serves an even more important purpose than he could possibly imagine.
The Many Adventures of a Single Dad
Matthew Castle
Category
Trigger Warnings
Loss, Mental Health
As a kid, I loved the bible, comics and superheroes, and football. I knew every starter and most of the backups in the NFL. I could name all 32 QBs faster than I said my ABCs. Could I do this now? Most likely that would be a no. I started using this knowledge to feel close to people. Like if I could hold my own in conversation, there could be bonding. Sometimes I just felt lost as a kid.
Where We Land: A Pilot’s Reflections at Altitude
Donald Osborn and Anna Henkens Schmidt
Category
Trigger Warnings
no trigger warnings
From small-town Nebraska to the high-flying world of commercial aviation, Donald Osborn’s life is a comedy of turbulence and triumph. He’s flown celebrities, U.S. Presidents, and even a kidney or two, proving no job is too weird. When he’s not in the cockpit, he’s flipping houses, trimming trees, or wondering how he got here. Where We Land is a laugh-out-loud memoir packed with near misses, questionable decisions, and stories too wild to be grounded. Buckle up—it’s one heck of a ride!
