Edward Peregrine returns in this sequel to Someday Belongs to Us that ponders the timeless reach of love.

The Art of Farming celebrates a symbiosis of plants, humans, dogs and livestock, with wildlife cousins on the fringes. Retired art teacher, Sam, markets herbs and produce, aided by his lovely “sidekick” Annie, and a handful of local after-school teens. A scheming donkey named Sol is this charming story’s formidable antagonist. 

Rediscover the Magic of the Night Sky with Cassandra and the Night Sky

Brought to life by the mother-daughter duo Amy Jackson (Starry Sky Austin founder) and Donna Paredes, this beautifully re-released classic from Stoney Creek Publishing is a must-have for young dreamers, stargazers, and lovers of magical adventures.

Deconstructed reveals how decades of immigration policy failures created today’s crisis. Following the Marek family journey from Czech immigrants to major contractors, this definitive account challenges divisive myths and offers a pragmatic blueprint for immigration reform that benefits workers, businesses, and the American economy.

Published by Texas A&M University Press

The first definitive biography of George Mitchell, “the father of fracking,” who perfected drilling techniques that transformed America from being oil-dependent to a major producer. Yet he also created The Woodlands, pioneering sustainable community development. Steffy examines the “Mitchell Paradox”—his conflicting legacy in energy innovation and environmental protection.

Grinders: Baseball’s Intrepid Infantry tells the stories of the game’s unheralded foot soldiers who took the hard knocks road, bouncing between the Show and obscurity, never quite achieving their dreams, all for a chance to play the game they love.

Silver Winner — Best New Nonfiction, IBPA’s Ben Franklin Awards

Legendary oilman T. Boone Pickens, cut from a lucrative Permian Basin oil deal, fights back with trial lawyer Chrysta Castañeda. This riveting true story chronicles their billion-dollar courtroom battle against powerful oil industry adversaries, offering an intimate portrait of a business icon’s final fight and the determination required to win.

An enchanting story that brings to life four constellations in the night sky while telling a tale of friendship, wonder and the beauty of the cosmos. The second book in the Night Sky series from the mother-daughter duo of Amy Jackson (Starry Sky Austin founder) and Donna Paredes, Little Sky Bear and the Dragon is a must-have for young dreamers, stargazers, and lovers of magical adventures.

The first person ever to reconstruct an ancient ship from its sunken fragments, J. Richard Steffy said ships spoke to him. In this biography and adventure story of the highest caliber, learn of Steffy’s unlikely transition from small-town electrician to the world’s leading authority on ancient ships and how he helped build a field of study that continues to harvest new discoveries from the depths of the world’s oceans.

You may think you know Texas, but which one?

Texas is a land shrouded in myths, and so is its politics. The Real World of Texas Politics pulls back the veil and reveals the secrets the elites don’t want you to know. It is a personal and uncommon introduction to the inner workings of the government and power structure that runs the Lone Star State.

Richard Coke played one of the most crucial roles in Texas history, restoring the state after Reconstruction. Richard Coke: Texan, written by one of his indirect descendants, uses historical and previously unseen family records to weave a rich mosaic of real people and events that immerses the reader in the life and times of this era. 

An immersive tribute to America’s oldest ballpark and the cradle of countless diamond dreams and dramatic showdowns. Rickwood is a deeply personal chronicle of fathers and sons, community pride, and the cultural tides that shaped the South and the sport. Rediscover Rickwood Field—a place where legends are made, memories endure, and baseball becomes forever.

Seventy-two-year-old romance novelist Kate Caldwell embarks on a Panama Canal cruise to overcome writer’s block. Her mysterious collaborator Captain Edward Peregrine reappears, and two intriguing passengers pursue her. Swept into a thrilling time-bending adventure, Kate must choose between desire and tranquility—or finally discover the true love she’s always written about.

A neurologist grapples with the aftermath of his traumatic brain injury, forever changing how he treats patients and their families, in this moving examination of recovery and healing.

Step into the rich tapestry of early 19th-century America in this masterfully woven tale that stretches from the rugged frontier to the bustling political corridors of Washington City, where legends are born, alliances are forged, and reputations teeter on the edge of ruin.

Silver Winner — Best New Fiction, IBPA’s Ben Franklin Awards

When a computer chip factory arrives in the West Texas ranch town of Conquistador, worlds collide. Third-generation cowboy Trace Malloy and Silicon Valley executive Blaine Witherspoon clash as drought and cultural tensions ignite. Loren C. Steffy’s The Big Empty explores what families will sacrifice for pride, tradition, and the future.

A compelling historical biography that offers an in-depth look at one of Texas’ most influential and controversial figures during the tumultuous mid-19th century. The Old Alcalde offers a balanced and nuanced portrayal of a controversial figure.