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The Value War, by Daniel O, Latest Releases
The Value War, by Daniel O

In a divided future of 2040, The Value War weaves a gripping tale of good versus evil, where centralized control clashes with the liberating force of decentralization. In the oppressive Centralized Union, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) enforce total surveillance, manipulating economies to counter AI’s relentless job automation and deflation—trapping citizens in a web of dependency and despair. Across the divide, the Free Territories flourish under Bitcoin’s unyielding value, where AI drives efficiency and innovation, falling prices amplify savings, and true freedom sparks happiness and community.

When young coder Elara uncovers a sinister AI plot to shatter Bitcoin’s foundation, a rebellion ignites. Allies form across fractured worlds, blurring lines between heroes and tyrants as a hidden technological force awakens. Will decentralization triumph over control, or will humanity succumb to engineered stability?

This thought-provoking sci-fi thriller explores timeless themes of power, technology, and liberty, perfect for fans of cyberpunk dystopias, cryptocurrency enthusiasts, and readers pondering AI’s double-edged impact. 

Luna Lumina, by Levi Perry
Luna Lumina, by Levi Perry

Seventeen-year-old Luna has spent most of her life protected from the truth.

Beyond the safety of the Vale, old roads are failing, animals are changing, and a dark influence is spreading through places once shaped by lunar magic. When Zephyr-a mysterious creature who has remained silent for thirteen years-finally speaks, Luna is drawn into a history her family tried to bury.

The answers lie in Elysoria, among abandoned sanctuaries, damaged magical channels, and the records left behind by Elion, a gifted ward-worker whose choices still shape the present. But the deeper Luna searches, the more she discovers that protection can become control, secrecy can cause its own harm, and inherited power does not excuse what anyone chooses to do with it.

With Eclipsa’s influence growing and the truth about Kael becoming impossible to ignore, Luna must decide what responsibility means when no path is clean-and whether broken magic can be repaired without repeating the mistakes that shattered it.

Luna Lumina is an atmospheric young adult fantasy about family secrets, corrupted magic, grief, restraint, and the courage to choose what comes next.

About Levi Perry

The Lies Love Hides: The Poems, by Molly George
The Lies Love Hides: The Poems, by Molly George

The Lies Love Hides is a powerful collection of poetry exploring the often-hidden realities of emotional and psychological abuse, coercive control, gaslighting, trauma, and the journey back to self.

Moving through confusion, recognition, heartbreak, anger and healing, the collection gives words to experiences that can be incredibly difficult to explain. At its heart, it is not simply a book about abuse — it is about awakening, reclaiming your voice, and discovering who you are when you are no longer surviving someone else.

The Last Bus Home, by Tadeusz Barzdo
The Last Bus Home, by Tadeusz Barzdo
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Finding Josie by Josie Brown McBurney
Finding Josie: Living with Bipolar, by Josie Brown McBurney

Finding Josie is a deeply personal memoir of living with bipolar disorder, anxiety, and the long journey through depression, recovery, and hope.

With honesty and compassion, Josie shares her experiences of psychosis, hospitalization, medication changes, therapy, ECT, and the daily challenges of rebuilding a meaningful life. Along the way, she discovers that healing is not about becoming the person she once was—it is about finding herself again.

More than a story of mental illness, Finding Josie is a story of resilience, family, friendship, and the courage to keep moving forward one day at a time. Written for those living with mental illness, their loved ones, and anyone wanting a better understanding of bipolar disorder, this book offers reassurance that no one is alone and that hope can still be found, even in the darkest moments.

If you have ever felt lost, struggled with your mental health, or wondered if life could get better, Finding Josie is a reminder that recovery is possible—and that your story is not over yet.

Stenhouse by Bill Rectangle
Stenhouse, by Bill Rectangle

Growing up in Stenhouse meant learning fast, laughing often and finding adventure almost everywhere.

From football in the parks and skating at Murrayfield to skateboarding, skiing, school days, family life, music, fashion, early technology and the changing streets of Edinburgh, STENHOUSE captures a childhood shaped by close friendships, freedom and the unforgettable characters who made the area what it was.

Bill Rectangle looks back on the funny, chaotic and sometimes dangerous moments that defined his early years. There are bikes, broken bones, gang fights, ski trips, skateparks, Nintendo dreams, local legends, family struggles and the small acts of kindness that stayed with him long after childhood ended.

Honest, nostalgic and full of humour, this memoir is not only about one boy growing up. It is about a place, a generation and a time when children spent their lives outdoors, friendships were fiercely loyal and every street seemed to hold another story.

Rough, warm, wild and deeply personal, STENHOUSE is a tribute to the family, friends, music, football, ice skating, skateboarding, skiing and memories that helped shape the person Bill became.

You're Loved by Erica Ma, a featured author on the Book Hook Online.
You’re Loved, by Erica Ma

They say there are thousands of languages on Earth.
The more people there are, the more ways there are to speak, to feel, and to understand.

Yet I wonder if there is one language that lives beneath them all.
A language spoken through actions, silence, sacrifice, kindness, grief, hope, and healing.
A language called love.
Its meaning changes from person to person.
Its expression changes from heart to heart.

Yet somehow, every version seems to say the same thing:
You are loved.

These poems are written in that language.
Some are gentle.
Some are aching.
Some are hopeful.
Some are still searching.
But each one carries the same message in its own way.
So if these pages have found you, perhaps you were meant to hear it once more:
You are loved.

Willow's Journey by Leisa Fail
Willow’s Journey, by Leisa Fail

An excited pup. A heart full of hope. And a journey to find the family who will finally love her for who she is…

Willow is an excitable ball of energy with a habit she just can’t kick, chewing shoes!
It’s a quirk that has caused family after family to give up on her, and in her short life she has already been passed through three different homes. Now, Willow is at YAPS, hoping desperately for a fresh start.

Inside the shelter, she meets a wise older dog who teaches her the most important lesson of all:
the right family will come, she just needs to be patient and stay true to herself.

When Willow is adopted thanks to her golden coat and irresistible puppy charm, everything seems perfect. But a question lingers…
Will her new family love the real Willow, her quirks, her energy, and her shoe-chewing ways?

Full of warmth, wisdom, and wagging-tail joy, Willow’s Journey is a heartfelt tale about second chances, self-acceptance, and the true meaning of belonging.
Perfect for young readers, animal lovers, and anyone who believes every dog deserves a forever home.

Introducing the 10 colouring pages inspired by the Sidonia V. Antal novel, "When the Forest Held Its Breath".
The Book Hook Online, proudly presents the: When The Forest Held Its Breath Colouring Collection
An image that describes the collaboration between The Book Hook Online, J K Mullins, and author Sidonia V. Antal regarding a set of colouring pages available for digital download on Etsy.
Mending Together, Building Together - Rachel Zirkin Duda and Seth Duda
Mending Together, Building Together, by Rachel Zirkin Duda and Seth Duda

When you have been abused and bullied much of your life, can you raise an emotionally healthy child? What if that child becomes abusive himself?

From an early age, my son, Seth, hit me on a regular basis. Because of my history, our interactions triggered me – to the point I began doubting I had the emotional strength to raise Seth successfully – but I knew I needed to push through those fears and stop the cycle of abuse that had been plaguing our family for generations.

I learned much later that Seth never wanted to hurt anyone. He is autistic. He felt at odds with the world around him and was expressing his discomfort the only way he knew how – through physical aggression. Regardless of the cause, I knew I needed to help him find more effective ways to communicate and release his frustrations. With patience, persistence – and a lot of trial and error – I found ways to get through to Seth that dissolved his anger, fostered open communication and trust between us, and helped him become the “Buddha-like” young man he is today.

In turn, Seth motivates me to continue processing my own past, which is helping me grow into the person I was always meant to be.

In other words, Seth and I have been mending our past and building the future – together.

You Can't Rush Friendships by Nat Bannerman
You Can’t Rush Friendships by Nat Bannerman

Book 1 in the children’s book series featuring Magbean.

Meet Magbean, a bubbly little bean with big ideas and even bigger feelings. When Magbean spots a quiet new bean named Magbroccoli, he’s eager to become instant best friends. But things don’t go quite as planned…

In this sweet and funny story about patience, empathy, and understanding, Magbean learns that real friendships take time and that being kind is the best place to start.

Set on the colourful shores of Beanpie Island, You Can’t Rush Friendships is the first book in the Magbean!™ series, celebrating diversity, emotional resilience, and the magic of growing at your own pace.

Perfect for ages 4–9, this gentle tale is ideal for helping kids navigate social cues, respect boundaries, and build connections in their own unique way.

Last Night, by Kelly Schweiger
Last Light, by Kelly Schweiger

Survival, family, resilience. When the world goes dark, one family’s self-sufficient lifestyle becomes its greatest strength.

In a remote mountain lodge, the Callahan family has spent decades perfecting the art of self sufficient living. Gus and Jo have created a haven where their children and grandchildren can thrive, teaching them the skills needed to survive anything. Their carefully constructed world is thrown into chaos when a mysterious power outage isolates them from civilization.

Anonymously Yours, by E. R.
Anonymously Yours, by E. R.

This is not a love story.
It’s a collection of letters that were never sent.
Words held back, feelings hidden, goodbyes whispered only in the silence of the mind.

Each page is a memory that stings, a love left unfinished, an “I love you” spoken too late.
Within these lines are burning confessions, touches that never arrived, anger that found no voice.

The Animen Awaken by Alexis Medina
The Chronicles Of Tempo: Book One: The Animen Awaken, by Alexis Medina

In a magical world where Celestial Angels and Angels of Fire once lived in harmony, a new species was born—the Animen, powerful beings with the strength of beasts, the heart of humans, and the spirit of the divine. On the mysterious island of Vida, a young boy called Angel is about to discover the ancient power within him. With the Medallion of Tempo around his neck and a secret power growing inside him, Angel must face terrifying wolves, monstrous bats, and the truth about who he is.

Dark Factions by D. A. Dalton
Dark Factions, by D.A. Dalton

Embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of darkness with “Dark Factions”, a high-octane science fiction masterpiece brimming with intrigue, suspense, and relentless action. Join Eric, a carefree twenty-something factory worker whose life takes a violent twist, leaving his body shattered and his mind forever altered.

Botswana is Home - Brigitta Zwani
Botswana Is Home, by Brigitta Zwani

This novel updates the stories of Tori, Andhi and Khavu, Thembi, and Tebogo, characters introduced in her three previous books, “The Shrink”, “Hope” and “Kasane”. Check Brigitta’s author page for more details or find these books in the African Novels book category.

Rock Bottom Has A Basement by O. M. Zane
Rock Bottom Has A Basement, by O. M. Zane

I didn’t just hit rock bottom—I found out it had a basement.

Born into a strict Jehovah’s Witness household, raised under the shadow of violence, and cast out for choosing freedom over fear—this is the unflinching true story of a boy who tried to disappear… and the man who fought like hell to return.

Rock Bottom Has a Basement is a raw, brutally honest memoir of survival, identity, and breaking generational cycles. From childhood indoctrination to homelessness, prison, love, betrayal, and the long road to healing—O.M. Zane lays it all bare.

This isn’t just a story about trauma—it’s about what comes after. The fire. The rebuilding. The hard-won redemption.

I Made My Own Rules - Zunaira Tariq
I Made My Own Rules: A Journey of Kindness, Courage, and confidence-building about being yourself, by Zunaira Tariq

A heartwarming story that inspires children to trust their hearts, embrace their differences, and be proudly themselves. With gentle lessons woven into every page, this beautifully illustrated book encourages kindness, confidence, and creativity in young readers.

A Kind of Commitment, by Pratibha Malav
A Kind of Commitment, by Pratibha Malav

Young Mausami, a slave of the past, was living a life full of regrets. She desired to become a well-known photographer since forever.

One unfortunately fortunate day, her life took an unexpected turn and she moved to the city of dreams-Mumbai where she received instant acclaim from her peers but she still continued to feed her past.

Then…when she least expected it, he came wafting in, the rising star. The man Mumbai loved!! She hated music. He was a musician. Together they created their own kind of music.

Through trials and tribulations, Mausami finally managed to enter the best phase of her life holding his hand, but the worst was yet to come…

If Tomorrow Comes by Pratibha Malav
If Tomorrow Comes, by Pratibha Malav

Time Heals Wounds, But Time Doesn’t Fill Gaps.
Three years ago Mausami’s heart was broken into so many tiny pieces that it took her forever to put it back. She has made a tremendous amount of money in the past years and has been living a life of luxury while still following her passion. But she is no longer the same person that she was when she fell for the guy she couldn’t keep. The endless pain turned her heart into a stone that even years later, she can’t risk her heart softening again.

When Past Knocks, Never Open The Door.
Years later when Mausami discovers a shocking secret about the guy who changed the outcome of her entire life; she has to meet him and share the piece of news, putting her heart at stake.
Mausami finds herself falling for the same guy again, but the only problem is he can’t have her back though he wants to. He has his reasons.

Only Love Can Heal A Broken Heart.
Emotionally charged and universally challenged Mausami wants nothing but a little peace in her heart, which fate is ready to offer to her; only if she accepts it. Or is it fate’s new game of destroying her once and for all?

Latest releases: The Diaries of a Soldier Girl by Samantha Rosalia
The Diaries of a Soldier Girl, by Samantha Rosalia.

Imagination clashes with the real world in a book about survival, the awe and wonder of friendship and graduating from a top college.

The Diaries of a Soldier Girl will keep young readers turning the pages long into the night.

Latest releases: Say you'll Waite for Me, A Memoir, by Samantha Rosalia
Say you’ll Wait for Me, A Memoir, by Samantha Rosalia.

Being the owner of vast stretches of land in certain areas of Pakistan meant you could marry the most beautiful girl of any nearby village, a devout Muslim woman from an affluent family born of a traditional Hindu caste and the eldest daughter of a neighboring landlord.

Say You’ll Wait for Me is my first book based on a true- to life experience of meeting and marrying an immigrant from a rural village area of Ganish, Pakistan. 

The most tragic part of my real-life experience about marrying a Pakistani was that years later I found out that my immigrant husband’s ancestral land had been stolen from him and he could no longer return to his birth country.

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