Cozy Coastal Reads: Local Authors for Rainy Days or Long Summer Days on the Beach

Calico Creek I

Set against the wild beauty of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast and Beaufort’s pirate-laden past, Calico Creek: A Quest for Pirate's Treasure follows a boy and his friends on a thrilling hunt for long-lost riches. As they navigate hidden clues and family secrets, a parallel tale unfolds at sea—where a humble merchant becomes a fierce pirate captain. Blending treasure hunts, sea battles, and coming-of-age moments, this coastal adventure dives deep into the heart of pirate legend. Learn more at islepublishing.com.

Calico Creek II

In the golden age of piracy along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, Aisling—a fearless girl pirate and skilled shipwright—joins the infamous Captain Curduffe on a daring quest to find the mythical Lost River. From the docks of Beaufort to the haunted waters near Calico Creek, Aisling must face betrayal, ghost ships, and cursed islands as she uncovers secrets that bind her fate to the coast’s most legendary tale.

If a Church Pew Could Talk

In rural North Carolina, Everett—a 150-year-old church pew at Pumpkin Creek United—fears his days are numbered. As the congregation votes to replace pews with modern chairs, Everett reflects on his long life inside the sanctuary he’s always called home. From his hand-carved beginnings in 1854 to present day, Everett recounts heartfelt and humorous stories of faith, war heroes, mischievous children, and unforgettable churchgoers. Set in the heart of small-town Carolina, this touching tale shares the gospel through Everett’s eyes and reveals how lives—and old pews—can still have a purpose.

The 17-Day Dream Blueprint

In The 17-Day Dream Blueprint: Transforming Your Dreams into Reality, Dr. Dondi M. Day presents a practical, research-based guide to help readers turn aspirations into achievements using the DREAMS method—Define, Reimagine, Embrace, Assemble, Map, and Sustain. Rooted in personal insight and motivational science, the book guides readers through a 17-day journey of daily tasks that foster self-discovery and goal setting. With a focus on SMART goals, resilience, and overcoming self-doubt, this blueprint provides the tools needed to build momentum and bring meaningful dreams to life.

Brandon Sets Sail: A Story About Sharing Success

From the award-winning author of a Yeti Like Freddie: Talking to Kids About Autism and his seven-year-old son comes an adventurous (and educational) story about a treasure hunt.

What would you do if you found a pirate’s buried treasure? Brandon Sets Sail follows Captain Brandon and his crew through a series of challenges leading to a big reward. Come aboard and sail into a story that teaches young treasure hunters three important life lessons: never give up, don’t be afraid to express your feelings, and share your successes with those who helped you succeed.