FriesenPress | BookstoreHot off the presses! The most recently released books at the FriesenPress Bookstore. Support independent self-published authors and buy direct from FriesenPress.Bookshttps://books.friesenpress.com/store3600FriesenPressen-ushttps://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationhttps://books.friesenpress.com/static/images/friesenpress/FriesenPress2015.pngFriesenPress | Bookstorehttps://books.friesenpress.com/store14446The Hunt on the Tundra

Newly graduated from university, Dana Fraser is looking for adventure. A city girl with a fear of horses, Dana faces challenges both within her heart and courtesy of mother nature. The Hunt on the Tundra follows Dana in the late summer of 1974 as she strives to prove to herself that she can push the limits of what she knows and forge through the unknown that the BC tundra brings: a night alone in the wilderness, quicksand-like muskeg, bears and wolves, alcohol abuse, lies and even murder.

In camp, she encounters relationships unlike any she’s seen in the city – from her unpredictable but attractive boss, Jimmy, to the calm indigenous couple who share their journey of healing.

On top of battling the unknown in nature that surrounds her, she battles her father’s voice in her head that tells her she’s just not good enough. Will the voice of her alcoholic father fade, or will she leave the tundra with more scars than she had when she arrived?

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Lorri Rudlandhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000526887190/Lorri-Rudland-The-Hunt-on-the-Tundra119734000526887190Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:19:33 -0000Fiction, Places / CanadaFiction, ThrillersFiction, Action & Adventure
Was it God... or Nothing?: How Did We Get Here? Why Are We Here? What Then?

As a young man, David Reesor wrestled with the teachings of the faith he was raised in, and he began to question the validity of Christianity. In his search for answers, he delved into a variety of world religions, and in time found himself inching into Atheism. He soon realized that scientific facts demanded an initial cause, for everything. He eventually returned to Christianity with a new appreciation for focusing on the basics, and now his desire is to communicate his journey—and his faith—to his children, grandchildren, and to those on a similar journey.

Was it God… or Nothing? draws on science, logic, and history to establish the necessity of a transcendent Creator as the only possible explanation of how we got here, and to tackle critical issues such as the problem of suffering, the afterlife, and the nature of God and his relationship with humanity. Mr. Reesor presents a compelling case that faith and reason can work together to reveal life’s deepest truths.

Readers will be challenged to take a fresh look at Big Bang cosmology and the beginning of our universe, ultimately discovering the importance of their place in it.

Written in a clear and engaging style, Was it God... or Nothing? makes complex ideas easy to understand, and the insights contained in these pages have the power to reshape perspectives and spark meaningful discussions. It will serve as a thought-provoking and potentially life-changing legacy for generations to come!

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David W. Reesorhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000506650419/David-W.-Reesor-Was-it-God...-or-Nothing%3F119734000506650419Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:14:45 -0000Religion, Christian Theology, ApologeticsReligion, Christian Living, Spiritual GrowthReligion, Biblical Studies
Picking Potato

What will entice a grumpy dog to get off the couch and go out to play? Join Norman as his humans take him on a road trip that will shake up his life and hopefully get him out of his slump. This story is based of the real tale of when the author surprised her dog Norman with a furry new friend.

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Olivia Lavenderhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000581329303/Olivia-Lavender-Picking-Potato119734000581329303Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:12:31 -0000Juvenile Fiction, Stories In VerseJuvenile Fiction, Animals, DogsJuvenile Fiction, Humorous Stories
An Extraordinary Lady Ahead of Her Time: Part 2

A new chapter begins for Francine Marsowe when she enters medical school, eager to follow in her father’s footsteps and become a psychiatrist. Her life seems perfectly on track—she’s excelling in her studies, making new friends, and maintaining a strong long-distance relationship with Mark, her high school sweetheart—until a stranger begins stalking her, and everything changes.

After one violent night, a child is conceived—a precious life born from darkness. Francine hopes that love and truth will show the child she is more than her origins. Yet the road to healing is not easy for either of them.

Shaped by a tumultuous childhood and guided by compassion, Francine has always faced hardship with quiet strength. But as grief, loss, and cruel twists of fate threaten to break her spirit, even her remarkable strength begins to falter. To find her way forward, Francine must lean on those around her—those who judge a person only by their heart and nothing more.

Anchored by the love of family and friends, Francine discovers that with unconditional love, hope endures—even after unimaginable pain.

The sequel to Our Daughter: Our Love, Our Light, Our Joy, Our Pleasure, Heart of Our Hearts Forever, Beth Carol Solomon’s An Extraordinary Lady Ahead of Her Time is a compelling, moving story of resilience, faith, and the enduring power of love.

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Beth Carol Solomonhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000570670311/Beth-Carol-Solomon-An-Extraordinary-Lady-Ahead-of-Her-Time%3A-Part-2119734000570670311Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:08:31 -0000Fiction, WomenFiction, Family Life, Parenthood & ChildrenFiction, Sagas
The Iron Pig

The last of the old breed, he works the street, part of a broken justice system he no longer trusts or believes in. He struggles to understand the new generation of street soldiers, and rails against the way technology has stripped the job of its humanity. Haunted by the ghosts of his past, he contemplates an uncertain future, unaware that fate has something shocking in store for him.

He is The Iron Pig.

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Apollo Kowalykhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000326608863/Apollo-Kowalyk-The-Iron-Pig119734000326608863Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:03:53 -0000Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Police ProceduralFiction, CrimeFiction, City Life
Wanderers Through Space and Time

From one of only a handful of human colonies on Mars, Joel Jones stares at the bluish star that was once his home. World War III left Earth a devastated wasteland and eradicated its population, leaving only those humans that fled to Mars remaining. But Joel, together with the brilliant scientist Carole Ibrahim, rather than despair any longer on the empty Earth or the barren landscape of Mars, finds hope in the stars. They devise a plot to use the starship Quest to transport sustainable crops, animals, and, using cryogenics, people to a new Earth-like planet. Hand in hand, Joel and Carole lead their fellow voyagers into the far reaches of space, unsure what—or who—may await them and their descendants on the new planet they hope to call home.

Thus begins a multi-millennia journey toward a future that cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past, one that leads to encounters with the Neptians, Qhan, and the most fiendish weapon the galaxy has ever known.

In this sixth volume of the Devistor series, readers old and new will be enthralled by the inventive and carefully detailed approach characteristic of John M. Jefferson’s science fiction universe. But Wanderers Through Space and Time offers even more than compelling societies and characters, human and alien—it boldly envisions a sustainable and peaceful world, asking questions as relevant to New Earth as the readers’ own world.

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John M. Jeffersonhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000585542167/John-M.-Jefferson-Wanderers-Through-Space-and-Time119734000585542167Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:58:36 -0000Fiction, Science Fiction, Space ExplorationFiction, Science Fiction, Alien ContactFiction, Science Fiction, Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic
A New Beginning

It’s the first day of Grade 7, a big day in any kid’s life.

For Kevin Rogers, the feeling is different. It’s thrilling and nauseating. It’s exciting and nerve-racking. Because for the first time in seven years, he’ll walk in the door of a brand new school.

In A New Beginning, experience Grade 7 through the eyes and mind of the new kid, one looking to put his bullied past behind him in search of friendship, good grades, and… girls? Ride the roller coaster of adolescence and experience, or remember, what it’s like to be 12 in the world of 2003.

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Andrew Macklinhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000570302208/Andrew-Macklin-A-New-Beginning119734000570302208Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:51:31 -0000Young Adult Fiction, Coming of AgeYoung Adult Fiction, Social Themes, Self-Esteem & Self-RelianceYoung Adult Fiction, Social Themes, Friendship
If I Could Fly

Gabriel daydreams about taking a trip, flying high in the sky to discover the wonders of the world. Where could he go? What would he do? He might travel to Brazil’s Amazon Jungle in search of the fierce piranha fish, or relax in the warm waters of Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, or enjoy eating a buttery pastry in Paris, France. The world is full of incredible places, animals, and foods, and Gabriel wants to discover them all.

If I Could Fly is a charming book full of beautiful illustrations and captivating rhymes. It encourages children to learn about the different people, sights, and foods that are available throughout the world. Who knows what might be waiting for them out there beyond the horizon, if only they could fly!

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Julian Klazkinhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000544925461/Julian-Klazkin-If-I-Could-Fly119734000544925461Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:23:09 -0000Juvenile Fiction, TravelJuvenile Fiction, People & PlacesJuvenile Fiction, Imagination & Play
Getting Here from There: The First 10 Years

Learn to tell your truth from a reflective, honest, nonreactive perceptive.

Recently retired from a challenging legal career, Donna Armstrong is asking the big questions:

Who am I now? Why am I here now? Why am I still so Lonely?

Digging in to the first ten years of her life, Armstrong uncovers secrets and hidden truth and treasure. Blame and anger turned to wonder and curiosity. The emotions and trauma experinced in those first ten years were still defining her. And yet her ability to survive and the techniques she developed also came to shape who she became.

In Getting Here From There, Ms Armstrong proves that where you start need have no bearing on where you end up.

Born the youngest of six siblings in a farming family, the idyllic backdrop hid a hostile and unwelcoming environment. The messages Donna received in those formative years were clear, you are ugly, your birth caused our Mother's mental illness, if you tell you will not be believed.

There is a dark side to her family. There are villians.

Thankfully there is also survival and thriving and strength.

Getting Here from There shows you how Donna Armstrong came to forgive and even be thankful for the people who mistreated her.

It is a gripping bumpy ride.

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Donna Armstronghttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000609461752/Donna-Armstrong-Getting-Here-from-There119734000609461752Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:33:47 -0000Biography & Autobiography, Social Scientists & PsychologistsFamily & Relationships, Abuse, Child AbusePsychology, Social Psychology
In the Silence I Found Myself

When I finally sat still long enough to listen, I realized that silence isn’t emptiness; it’s truth. It’s where the spirit breathes, where wounds begin to close, and where the pieces of who we are start to find their way back home.

Born in the quiet spaces between grief and healing, chaos and clarity, In the Silence, I Found Myself is a powerfully evocative collection of poetry that gives strong and resonant voice to the lived experiences of Canada’s Inuit and other Indigenous peoples. For generations, they’ve been forced into silence by cruelly indifferent colonizers and the governmental-policy makers who have refused to listen to any voices but their own.

But in that silence, there is strength. There is healing. And there is hope.

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Stephanie Mikki Adamshttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000587140511/Stephanie-Mikki-Adams-In-the-Silence-I-Found-Myself119734000587140511Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:31:04 -0000Poetry, CanadianPoetry, Subjects & Themes, Diversity & MulticulturalPoetry, Subjects & Themes, Women Authors
Blue Light: The Highs and Lows of a Spirited Life in Poetry and Prose

Blue Light is a collection of found poetry, lyrics, stories, and diary entries that chronicles the life, creativity, and soul of a complex man. In writing that is vulnerable, witty, and profound, Harvey bares his heart and soul on the page as he delves into the themes of his Italian family roots, childhood memories, friendships, passions, demons, losses, and loves. These are but some of the intertwined threads that shaped Harvey, the golden boy whose childhood traumas eventually led him to seek solace in alcohol and drugs. His substance use rapidly escalated to a dependency on opioids, in all available forms, that almost took his life on several occasions.

In his own words, we hear the voice of a man expressing the darkness of despair and the blue-light elation at finding sobriety. This deeply moving, personal history is one which everyone struggling with the helplessness and the shame that shrouds addiction can relate to and find hope.

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Harvey Puppihttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000369380156/Harvey-Puppi-Blue-Light119734000369380156Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:27:42 -0000Poetry, CanadianPoetry, Subjects & Themes, FamilyBiography & Autobiography, Personal Memoirs
The Lunch Bunch Wonderful Onesies!

A simple field trip. A hidden clue. A mystery that could change everything.

It’s 1998, and when Matt, Francis, and the rest of the Lunch Bunch head out on a school field trip to a historic home, they expect a fun day away from the classroom—not the discovery of a decades-old secret. But one small clue leads to a much bigger mystery… and soon, these curious grade 1’s are deep into a case with more twists than their teacher’s cursive handwriting.

Armed with courage, creativity, and a few helpful friends from the Cold Case Crime Club, the Lunch Bunch forms a secret kid-run detective agency to get to the bottom of things—before school lets out for the summer. Along the way, they learn that solving a mystery takes more than smarts. It takes teamwork, trust, and a little bit of bravery.

Join the Lunch Bunch as they take on their biggest case yet—and discover just how far a little teamwork can go.

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Jill Norriehttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000579356551/Jill-Norrie-The-Lunch-Bunch-Wonderful-Onesies%21119734000579356551Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:24:44 -0000Juvenile Fiction, Spies & SpyingJuvenile Fiction, Mysteries & Detective StoriesJuvenile Fiction, School & Education
Look and Find The Shapes of Israel

A square challah cover. A round kippa. A delicious triangular hamantaschen cookie! Everywhere we look, we can find exciting shapes.

Just as shapes are basic concepts that young children learn, an understanding of Jewish identity and a connection to the Jewish people must begin at a young age. The Shapes of Israel brings that connection to readers through an educational scavenger hunt to find shapes and colours while learning about Israel and the Jewish people.

This book will help children internalize their sense of belonging to the Jewish nation as they learn about their strong bond and historical connection to the Land of Israel. Children can connect to the different ways that being Jewish is experienced and foster a sense of pride in their Jewish identity.

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Shauna Smallhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000571160003/Shauna-Small-Look-and-Find-The-Shapes-of-Israel119734000571160003Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:22:55 -0000Juvenile Fiction, Concepts, Size & ShapeJuvenile Fiction, People & Places, Middle EastJuvenile Fiction, Religious, Jewish
Beth and Noelle the Fir Tree

The story "Beth and Noelle the Fir Tree" is about a girl and her family during the depression era of the thirties, when all families were struggling to make ends meet.

She too, comes from a family that cannot afford much for her for Christmas. Beth realizes this but has but one wish, a Christmas tree. She and her father both agree to search and set out to find the perfect one.

They drive out in her Dad's 1930's old jalopy which has a rumble seat in the back instead of a trunk. At first Beth was disappointed at an empty tree lot. Her father then decides to take her to a nearby tree farm. With so many trees she can't decide on which one to choose but with the help of a magical elf she finds her perfect tree.

It is a story told in poetry form, which centers on, even though you may be very poor, you still may have your wish come true. That no matter what your circumstances are in life - with your parents, some unexpected help and by not giving up hope, your dream may come true. And even now, at age ninety-three, Beth looks back with wonder and appreciation at the gift she received.

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Richard Valentinihttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000580883187/Richard-Valentini-Beth-and-Noelle-the-Fir-Tree119734000580883187Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:13:56 -0000Juvenile Fiction, Holidays & Celebrations, Christmas & AdventJuvenile Fiction, Historical, United States, 20Th CenturyJuvenile Fiction, Stories In Verse
Tokyo Reverie

After the end of a successful career, but one that has failed to fulfill her lifetime longing to live and work as an artist, a succession of random and serendipitous events prompts Lynda Grace Philippsen to head for Japan. There she begins the formal study of ikebana at Sogetsu Kaikan (Headquarters), in Tokyo.

Ikebana, the centuries-old, sophisticated and highly-nuanced sculptural art of arranging flowers, presents her with numerous challenges. Communication barriers, cultural blinkers, unfamiliar pedagogy, and confounding social codes are, at times, as daunting as the curriculum’s demanding and enigmatic nature.

Like a bird on her shoulder, Lynda takes the reader along the kado (the way of flowers), in a way that is both eloquent and relatable. A fascinating and immersive experience, not only does her story, which is told with insight and candour, contain moments of profundity, but it is also laugh-out-loud-funny at times. And while she captures the energizing experience and ambience of Tokyo in vivid detail, she does not sugar-coat her struggles. Her voice remains refreshing, raw and real.

When COVID-19 interrupts her studies, forces a return to Canada and leaves her mourning the Tokyo life she must let go, Lynda discovers that the kado holds enlightening twists and turns of its own. Remarkable surprises beyond her imagination, leading to self-actualization, transformation and a new understanding of home.

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Lynda Grace Philippsenhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000551872074/Lynda-Grace-Philippsen-Tokyo-Reverie119734000551872074Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:33:46 -0000Travel, Essays & TraveloguesBiography & Autobiography, Personal MemoirsArt, Asian, Japanese
The Dilemma

Violeta has built a life defined by restraint, reason, and appearances. Highly educated and financially independent, she radiates success and is known for her sharp intellect and self-control. Her banking job is reliable, her boyfriend is nice, her life is risk-free. What more could Violeta want? But beneath this mask of discipline, Violeta is deeply conflicted, haunted by always making the safe choice in life and an unresolved past love.

When this past love reappears, Violeta’s control slips. Desire resurfaces, not as nostalgia but as a living force, charged with everything left unsaid, everything denied. Every glance carries history. Every touch threatens collapse. Their kind of love is rare, and second chances even rarer. As the pull toward her forbidden truth tightens, Violeta must decide whether resisting desire will save her—or slowly destroy her. Does she have the courage to take a risk? Will she choose her life of comfort and safety, or the one she has denied herself for years?

Across cities steeped in heat and memory, The Dilemma explores the dangerous space between longing and loyalty, temptation and fear. It is a sensuous, haunting meditation on love that refuses to be forgotten—and the cost of pretending it no longer matters.

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Katerina Antonopoulouhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000602256188/Katerina-Antonopoulou-The-Dilemma119734000602256188Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:23:21 -0000Fiction, Romance, Second ChancesFiction, Romance, InternationalFiction, Romance, Contemporary
Little Leo's Big Adventure: Story & Activity Book

When young Leo travels to India to visit his grandparents, excitement fills the air—especially when a jungle adventure awaits. But when a shimmering butterfly leads Leo off the path, the jungle closes in, sounds fade, and Leo suddenly finds himself alone in a vast, unfamiliar forest.

Luckily, Leo isn’t alone for long. Beneath towering trees, the forest grows denser as unexpected guides appear and unfamiliar paths unfold. With each step deeper into the forest, Leo must decide who to trust as the jungle reveals its secrets.

Rooted in the vibrant landscapes and cultural traditions of India—including the celebration of Hanuman Jayanti—Little Leo’s Big Adventure is a heartwarming story about friendship, empathy, and finding your way.

The fun doesn’t end with the story. An interactive appendix invites young readers to keep exploring through drawing, coloring, counting, reflection questions, and a playful jungle board game, making this book both an engaging read and a hands-on learning experience for children and caregivers to share.

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Mayank Babbarhttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000579273083/Mayank-Babbar-Little-Leo%27s-Big-Adventure119734000579273083Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:18:18 -0000Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, FriendshipJuvenile Fiction, Activity BooksJuvenile Fiction, People & Places, Asia
Fearfully And Wonderfully Made: Thirty One Days of Love

An Invitation into the Compassionate Heart of God

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made powerfully reveals God’s unconditional, compassionate, and fearless love for his creation. At times such lavish and freely available love may not feel comfortable. In light of our mistakes and regrets, we often don’t feel worthy or deserving of such kindness and compassion. But as the pages of this “love letter” from God are turned, the inspiration to surrender ourselves over to this divine love will grow. Thankfully, God’s relentless love doesn’t ignore our failings. It courageously acknowledges them in light of his extravagant grace and mercy. It actually dissolves our lack of love for ourselves and renews our sense of identity as God’s beloved. This is God’s perfect love for us.

Refreshingly, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made invites readers to settle more fully into this rhythm with God. The devotions, artwork, and contemplative exercises engage readers and offers generous space to remember and more fully embrace with radical acceptance God’s perfect love.

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Nathan Hugheshttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000229179151/Nathan-Hughes-Fearfully-And-Wonderfully-Made119734000229179151Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:13:05 -0000Religion, DevotionalReligion, Biblical MeditationsSelf-Help, Spiritual
Vax-Force: The Great COVID Quest

Vicky the Vaccine is back in action to save the world from COVID-19, a bad-guy germ that is causing a lot of people to get sick. With the help of determined doctors and scientists, Vicky will teach Willy the White Blood Cell and his Antibuddy friends how to defeat this bad-guy germ and end the pandemic. In this story, YOU become the hero, helping to save your family and friends through the power of vaccination. Come along on another adventure with the Vax-Force team and explore the amazing science of vaccines!

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Kelsey Rowehttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000563635128/Kelsey-Rowe-Vax-Force119734000563635128Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:57:36 -0000Juvenile Nonfiction, Health & Daily Living, Diseases, Illnesses & InjuriesJuvenile Nonfiction, Health & Daily LivingJuvenile Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Biology
My Restless Thoughts: A Novel

Robert and Peter Crenshaw, who are the sons of an abusive father and an overwhelmed mother, grow up in the same circumstances, but follow opposite paths. Robert attempts to escape his past through academic excellence while Peter descends into a vortex of substance abuse. Robert becomes a respected doctor, hiding both his past and his brother.

His deep shame prevents healthy relationships, but he cannot hide from his past forever. Rosa, Robert's loyal maid, understands both brothers, and helps each to find a new way forward.

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Beverley Dowlinghttps://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000584972490/Beverley-Dowling-My-Restless-Thoughts119734000584972490Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:53:22 -0000Fiction, Family Life, Parenthood & ChildrenFiction, Family Life, SiblingsFiction, World Literature / Canada, 21st Century