Metro Mona Lisa is a photo-illustrated collection of poems about Los Angeles and how we get from here to there in ways un-automobile. These poems were inspired by the author's trips on the Los Angeles Metro and his walks throughout downtown Los Angeles between Metro stops. A work of deeply felt insights and regrets mixed with absurdist humor, Metro Mona Lisa is full of nuanced and not-so-nuanced observations that will have you laughing and crying — and rethinking the way you look at and interact with the world around you.

Metro Mona Lisa

Literature & Fiction

Leddy, Rick

Poetry

Armslength Publishing

365+1 is a collection of poetry that contains 366 poems — a poem a day — for the year 2016. It is the chronicle of a year in a life; a leap year that was filled with grief, ecstasy, boredom, anger, politics, humor, depression and joy. Poet Rick Leddy's book pays homage to the every day. It is a 21st century Odyssey for ordinary people. Highly personal yet universal, 365+1 explores what it is like to be human in these confusing and compelling times. It is the story of all of our lives "Rick Leddy’s poetry is both uniquely observational and deeply introspective. His free-verse lens reveals an emotional landscape of turmoil, irony and contradiction, as well as humor and reconciliation. He fluidly moves from pangs of grief and impatience to wistful yarns of beauty and untethered imagination. While there’s a timeless quality to his work, it’s also a perfect companion for these uncertain days. I feel better when I read his poems and it’s likely others will too." Eric Herman, fellow poet, writer and editor

365+1: A Year of Beauty and Madness

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

A single mother and her loving son's journey from poverty to the top, masterfully told. A compelling story about the power of love and family for kids and parents alike. LeBron and his loving single mother Gloria, wandered constantly searching for a home and fighting to survive. When LeBron's immense talent is finally discovered, with the sacrifice and support of his mother, he seizes the opportunity that changes his life forever. This is the heartfelt story of a young boy's incredible rise to become the world's best basketball player through the power of family, friendship and love.

LeBron James - The King of the Game

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Sole Books

As soon as she turned, Carli Lloyd knew what to do. It was the same thing she'd done so many times during her soccer career, an action she practiced over and over again. It was something she had worked on just in case the right moment presented itself in a match. And this was the right moment. On the field at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, Carli Lloyd knew what she needed to do.Shoot! American Heroes is the amazing story of the United States women's national soccer team: the good, the bad, and the ugly, the past the present, and the future. Come along for the ride; it's a tale filled with soaring wins, crushing losses, trophies, gold medals, and a few songs along the way.Noah Davis is deputy editor at American Soccer Now and writes about sports for publications including New York, Details, Outside, The Wall Street Journal, and Grantland. He is the author of The World’s Best Soccer Striker.Rick Leddy is a cartoonist, poet, blogger, and editor. He is the author of LeBron James: The King of the Game and Metro Mona Lisa, a collection of poems about Los Angeles. His columns have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register.

American Heroes

Children's Books

Davis, Noah

Sports & Outdoors

Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors to two spectacular NBA championships in 2015 and 2017. The thin and small kid, whom no one believed could go that far, is now considered the best sharpshooter of all time. This is an inspiring story about one family's love, dedication, and faith.

Stephen Curry Courage and Faith

Biographies