2025 Oregon Library Assn. Trade Show
Eugene, Oregon


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Fiction Adventures


Road to Elysium
Multi-Award-Winner book including Book of the  Year  from  Online Book Club. Embark on an emotional odyssey of resilience and redemption with Kay Oliver's fiction masterpiece, "Road to Elysium." This poignant novel weaves a tapestry of friendship, redemption, and the transformative power of second chances.

Love's Calculating Risk
Katherine Caffey, known as Kat to her friends, is thrust into a perilous situation when her coworker Vince's illegal actions attract the attention of a notorious crime syndicate boss.  Navigating a treacherous world of deception, betrayal, and survival, Kat must unravel a complex web of corruption.   Can she outsmart the syndicate and protect those she cares about, or will they be ensnared by the sinister forces closing in on them? Fiction Author of the year (IAOTP) Gold - First Place winner - BookFest 2024 - Fiction - Action & AdventureSilver - Second Place winner - BookFest 2024 - Fiction - Literary - Mystery, Thriller & Suspense.
Author:  Kay A. Oliver
  E-Mail: info@kayaoliver.com
Web: https://KayAOliver.com


Novel


Five Stehoscopes 6 Secrets
The secrets five African - American medical doctors harbor. Some innocuous , not even considered secrets. Others devastating, shocking, and horrifying. The last secret is held by their much-esteemed mentor, Dr. Hoslin. Learn about these women and their connection through the years, even decades. A great read!
Walk in Bethel
A historical novel set in Mississippi and Tennessee spanning five generations of three families and their interconnection, through secrets, love, and lies. A page turner.
Author: Rose Stiffin
     E-Mail: rose.stiffin@yahoo.com
Web: www.rosestiffin.com



Memoir and Thriller

My Mother and Me:
Making It Out of Berlin and Beirut and Making It in New York
 

In this witty and insightful memoir, Peter Schrag meditates on the life of his mother, Ilse, who left Germany in 1933 to marry a German Jewish gynecologist in Lebanon. She left that marriage after five years and made her way to New York City with her infant son. Together, mother and son, built a new life. At once a rumination on the problems a Jewish refugee family faces in difficult times and an observation of the mysteries of the mother son bond and what it means to be an American. A remarkable story.
Author: Peter Edward Scragg, MD
E-Mail: pschrag@nyc.rr.com
 
The Estate Secrets of the Manor
A gripping, high-stakes thriller that seamlessly blends espionage, mystery, and intense suspense, The Third Estate: Secrets of the Manor will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Author:  D.R. Berlin  E-Mail: Debbie.BerlinMD@gmail.com
Web: https://drberlinauthor.com






Fantasy




The Word of Y'Neshu: Heart of the Ijeya
The Word of Y'Neshu: Heart of the Ijeya brings to life the challenges of a people robbed of their culture, the monsters that are responsible, and the fervent battle to reclaim that which was lost.
Author: Jordan Hampton
E-Mail: jordan.hampton3@live.com 
Web: www.authorjordanhampton.com

Tales of Witches and Wyverns

The fate of TWO WORLDS is on the line. And I'm the one who has to save them. I'm Enid. Sixteen. Cursed with the title of ‘Witch’s Daughter’ since forever. But I never thought my best friend, Dylan, would be the one to suffer because of it. Now he’s gone. Kidnapped. The Unseelie queen, Malagant, took him. She’s convinced he holds the key to some dark, twisted destiny. She’s wrong. But if I don’t act fast, she’ll destroy him-and everything else I love-to prove she’s right. So, I'm doing the unthinkable. I'm heading to Afallon-a realm of legends, monsters, and danger-her world. I don't know if I’ll make it back. But I will bring Dylan home.
Author: S. Ramsey
E-Mail: Sillybirdie@msn.com   Web: https://www.SRAMSEY.net

 


Memoir



Unpacking The Attic
A unique blend of memoir and healing practices, Ann takes you along in real time through the process of emptying her parents' home as they transition to assisted living. Told with humor, honesty and empathetic insight, she expertly weaves the vivid stories of her childhood with compassion and forgiveness.
Author: Ann M Mracek  E-Mail: an_mracek@att.net
Web: www.annmracek.com


Memoir of a Mangled Mind

In Memoir of a Mangled Mind, Steven Simmons battles dissociative identity disorder, caused when sexual predators targeted him as a child. Steven’s two “alters”—a thief and a gay prostitute—hijack his consciousness to pursue their own lives, even as Steven practices law at one of the world’s premier firms.
  Author: Steven Shelton
E-Mail: stevensheltonauthor@yahoo.com
Web: https://stevensheltonauthor.com

                                                                                                                                          





Biography and Memoir

BUCKING HOLLYWOOD
My husband was Dale Robertson a very famous and talented actor who starred in many films. Mostly in the 1950’s. Also starred in Western Series during the golden era of the TV Western, one of the most popular genres ever produced for the small screen. One of the most popular was Tales of Wells Fargo that Dale starred in every episode. Starred in The Iron Horse, Death Valley Days. etc. New, updated edition.
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                               Author: Susan Robertson  E-Mail: larruping@aol.com

GOOD BLOOD: A Journey of Healing
Good Blood: A Journey of Healing is a profound memoir exploring pain, forgiveness, and transformation. It reveals the wisdom and healing power within us, offering an inspiring message of light and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Her father, a Holocaust survivor, was her role model of healing.

Author:  Irit Schaffer   E-Mail: irit98@yahoo.com
Web: www.iritschaffer.com
 





Children's Interest

Magical Elements Of The Peroidic Table
Presented By The Alchemical Wizards Book 1

Kids love magical things and the periodic table is full of them. In the third book of this illustrated series, alchemical wizards guide young learners through fun chemistry facts and the magic of science. Trading cards, activity pages and other merchandise available on the magicalptelements website.
Author: Sybrina Durant   Sybrina Publishing   
E-Mail: sybrina@phrasethesaurus.com    Web: https://magicalelements.com

Awesome Adventures of Miss Kitty and Her Woodland Friends

It tells the adventures that befall Miss Kitty, a country cat with an aristocratic attitude, in one 24-hour perioid. It touches on the importance of manners, fairness & cleanliness. Follow her as she introduces you to her dear woodland friends, who are annoying & mischievous, but loved.

Author:  Marysue Peters   Christian Faith Publishing
  Web: www.christianfaithpublishing.com




Historical Fiction and Young Adult Romance



The Name I Choose

In 19th-century Spain, Amalia is sold into servitude at the young of 15 to an abusive master. Questions about her past surface. For her safety and that of her unborn child, she flees to the island of Menorca. Hoping her situation will improve, male-dominant suppression doesn't. She's given a chance for a better life, but first she must forgive herself and those who've hurt her to accept an unlikely ally.

    Author: Holly Brough  E-Mail: hollybrough@gmail.com
          Web: www.hollybraugh-tnic.com

You, Me and the Goldfish

When shy Alexia meets the boy of her dreams, she realizes more than one painful truth about growing up and falling in love. Is it all worth it?  Alexia is sure that Justin—tall, handsome, and charismatic—won’t even notice her. To her surprise, he does more than that—he asks her out! This charming young adult romance follows Alexia as she deals with Justin’s affection, her mother’s mental illness, and her own budding womanhood.
Author:  Therese Straker  E-Mail: theresestraker@outlook.com
Web: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B07549MH27/about



Drama



IN A SQUARE TRIANGLE
Mariea's dreams are no longer deferred. Mariea has come a long way away from the physical, verbal, and mental abuses that she had gone through. She had gotten to a place where she can now tell others. From a meager beginning to a personal awareness of her own self-worth and worthiness, she is at a place where she wants to be. She can tell some of the stories that brought her there. The first book is to inform people of how I was the first to be arrested for stealing Free Public Education. The second edition is about my Technical/Writing Skills.

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Author:  Saundra Foster  E-Mail: sandy06051@yahoo.com


Memoir



THE KITCHEN AND THE STUDIO
A Memoir of Food and Art
The Kitchen and the Studio: A Memoir of Food and Art is a cookbook, an art book, a memoir, and a love story. The book includes more than one hundred recipes, each illustrated with John's original paintings, along with the places and the people who made each special occasion memorable.
Author:  Mallory and John O'Connor  E-Mail: oconnormallm@gmail.com
Web:  www.
oconnorartllc.com

EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
Coming of Age with Two Different Dads
Anthony's actor father, Gerald Mohr falls for the script girl and divorces Mohr's mother, who goes on to marry known entrepreneur Stanley Dashew. His stepfather's career rises while his biological father's eases downward. One weekend Anthony sails on his stepfather's fifty-eight-foot catamaran; the next, his stepmother tells him they're poor.
Author:  Anthony Mohr E-Mail: mohr.anthonyj@gmail.com
Web:  www.anthonyjmohr.com




Children's Interest

Tongue Teasers
Laugh Along Songbook Origins
A collection of illustrated poems written in rhyming verse with hilarious wordplay and outlandish inventiveness imbued with wit, life-lessons and wisdom that transcend age but equally entertain children with zany, memorable characters, making this book a favorite for all ages!
Author: Patricia Knight  E-Mail: pattybknight@gmail.com
 Web: www.gigglespoon.com

Life Lessons and Tales of Little MisFit Book 3
Life is Like a Fountain: It Has Its Ups (Successes & Opportunities)
and Downs (Failures/Disappointments)

Ivy Sue Klutz (Little MisFit) begins her most challenging years of her life - ages 11-15 or Middle School into High School. From the humorous tales of this book, Ivy Sue, Little MisFit learns that Life IS Indeed Like a Fountain - It has Its Ups and Downs and one has to find a path to navigate them and make the best of the Ups while learning to overcome the Downs.
Author: Susan Grunin E-Mail: skgrunin@yahoo.com
For complete info visit www.Skg-Creations.com



Thriller and Politics


                                                                       
Assassin's Manuscript
Brims with action, espionage, romance, and redemption. Former CIA assassin turned clergy, plagued by guilt from a mission gone wrong, has to crack a code in an ancient manuscript in order to prevent an international disaster. Winner in the Thriller Category of the 2024 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award.
Author: William Carl  E-Mail: 311billc@gmail.com
Web:  www.lecontepublishing.com

Direct Democracy
and the Curse of the Boiled Frogs
 
"Urgently needs to be an addition to library collections and curriculum studies in the hope that Jenkins' message can turn the tide and restore confidence in our political systems and avoid the fate of many republics and democracies that have preceded us." Midwest Book Review.
Author: Joseph Jenkins E-Mail: joe@josephjenkins.com
Web:  https://www.jenkinspublishing.com

 




Religion


Our Church Mothers
Letters From Leaders at Crossroads in History
"Our Church Mothers" contains seven first-person letters from formidable women who crafted for themselves roles of strategic importance in the history of Christianity. You will become personally familiar with Katharina Luther, Susanna Wesley, Catherine Booth, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, St. Clare of Assisi, Mother Teresa, and Judge Deborah as a forerunner.
Author: Gwen Ehrenborg  E-Mail: ehrenborg@sbcglobal.net
    Web: www.livingwitness.org

Awakening To The Truth
Experience a transformational journey with Jerry Troyer as he explores the very idea of God's existence and takes readers on a daring expedition into the realms of doubt, disbelief, and uncertainty surrounding the greatness of God. Through powerful storytelling and thought-provoking narratives based on real-life situations, Troyer invites readers to imagine their own judgments if they were a deity, followed by captivating responses from the perspective of God as supported by scripture. 
Author:  Jerry Troyer   E-Mail:  TroyerJS@proton.me
    Web: www.jerrytroyer.com





Crime


Keeping Secrets: the Path You Choose #4
In this interactive book, the reader is the main character and explores what you can do if one friend is a witness to a crime; another is depressed or suicidal; one girl’s parents are going through a divorce; someone is addicted to drugs and another friend has experienced sexual abuse.
Author: Jill Underwood  E-Mail: thewriters4literacy@gmail.com
Web: https://jillvanderwood.com/

When Anna Came Home
Returning from college, Anna Cahill stumbles upon a chilling crime scene that turns her world upside down. Partnering with the FBI, she delves into a complex web of financial crimes, illegal arms deals and long-buried family secrets. The stakes couldn’t be higher to uncover the mastermind behind this deadly conspiracy. A fast-paced, twisty thriller that will keep you guessing till the end.
Author: Shannon Condon E-Mail: shannoneward@msn.com
Web: http://shannoncondonauthor.com
 

                                           



Oregon History and Novel



The Sand Pounder
Love and Drama on Horseback in WWII
During WWII, the U.S. Coast Guard patrolled the beaches on horseback. They were called "The Sand Pounders." Horsemen from across the country enlisted to protect our shores. In Tillamook, Oregon, a young woman feels the need to answer the call to serve.
Author: MJ Evans  E-Mail: mjevansbtm@gmail.com
Web: www.dancinghorsepress.com

Christmas Ransom
Two weeks before Christmas in Boston, Duncan Wagner gets into his car for another attempt at kidnapping the eleven-year-old son of his most despised enemy, State Representative Win Booker. When he drives into the wealthy Boston suburb, he finds the boy hitchhiking. So begins Wagner’s quest for revenge as he finds himself face to face with a real boy, and without a clue about how to run a kidnapping. Wagner, a counterfeit charity Santa Claus, tells all in his transcribed cassette tape recordings.
Author:Stephen Masse
E-Mail:
svm@goodharborpress.com
Web: www.goodharborpress.com



Children's Interest

The Grandma with the Old Sole
Discover the true heartwarming story about a little boy named Bladen Lee who experiences a life-changing soulful moment with his grandma in the garden. Its gentle narrative carries a strong relatable message that encourages us to better cope with anxieties, sensory issues and fears. Boys and girls ages (2 to 10) and adults will cherish this captivating tale. Award winning hand-drawn illustrations, photos, engaging rhyming story.
Author:  Raye Ann Saunoris    E-Mail:  arayeofcolormurals@gmail.com
www.Arayeofcolormurals.com

Brave Inez
Brave Inez is about every child’s fear of the dark. Her imagination runs wild when she hears bumps in the dark and noises, that makes her mind wonder about what the noise means. The book shows Inez facing her fear of the dark and overcoming it in the end.
Author: Arlette Thomas-Fletcher  E-Mail: arlettethomasfletcher@gmail.com
https://www.arlettethomasfletcherauthor.com/








Inspirational


Don't Expect a Standing Ovation
The question is: how shall I lead my life?! Don't Expect a Standing Ovation is a reworking in contemporary Western terms of an ancient Buddhist teaching on meditation, intended for readers of any 'faith' or none. The teaching consists of fifty-nine slogans or maxims, which taken together form a practical handbook of guidance on responding with compassion and wisdom in our interactions with others.
Author: Richard Winter  E-Mail: rwinter@ntlworld.com
 Visit https://richardwinter.ampbk.com/

The Emotional Causes of Disease
This book explores the emotional causes of diseases, emphasizing the conflict between spiritual and ego- driven beliefs. It provides insights into health conditions, nutritional guidance, and how subconscious patterns influence behavior. By understanding root causes, readers can achieve physical and emotional balance, leading to mastery over their health and selves.
  Author: Michael Schwartz, ND
  E-Mail: michael383@me.com
Web: www.cutateachings.org





Vietnam War & World War II


13 Months in the Bush, in Vietnam, in 1968
The book is a firsthand recollection of true stories about a typical Marine Corps infantry grunt in Vietnam in 1968. It attempts to depict the good, bad, and funny, not so much the ugly. It is a story of happenstance and a kid maturing into an adult.
Author:  Bruce Bastien   E-mail:  bbastien@san.rr.com
Web: https://brucebastien.published-author.net/


Survival: A Story of Friendship Part 2  
Part 2 is about the voyage Freddy and his mother, Helene, take to escape Europe and the ravages of World War II. After promising Sigmund on his deathbed that they would reunite the family in a peaceful and friendly country, they make their way via ship to Colombia, the country Nellie had made her home just as the Nazi movement in Germany was gaining momentum. After their safe arrival, Freddy is forced to look for work in order to support his mother and himself while adjusting to new surroundings at the same time.

Author:  Alice Weil   E-Mail aliceweil@aol.com
Web Site: www.aliceweilnovels.com





Religion


Jesus of Nazareth: Always on the Move
Jesus, the rabbi of Nazareth, was always on the move. Therefore, shadowing him, following in his footsteps, amounts to being engaged in a continual process of becoming, of reinventing oneself, of being born anew every day. This nomadic lifestyle, which fosters simplification and improvisation, is paradoxically also very enriching--to the point of transforming us into pilgrims on the way to the messianic age.

Five Women
Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Rachel, and Leah are women often condemned to be only the shadow of their male opposite numbers. However, each one of them had a privileged role, often a decisive role, in the formation of the people of God. Their place was not only in the bosom of their family, but also at the heart of Israel's history. God chose them as full-time partners in the work of salvation.
    
Author: Christianne Mèroz Translated by Dennis Wienk
For complete info: www.wipfandstock.com
    












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