In Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Prospero, the master magician, intones: “We are of such stuff as dreams are made of.” This could be a summation of The Storm Behind Me: A Book of Poems and Pictures by Rory Piontkowski and Sheri Wiseman. It is a compilation...

The Joy of Musicology: Unleashing the Magical Symphony for All by M.P. Johnson is more than just an introduction to music around the world or the history of music as the term musicology may suggest to those in the field. The book presents the many...

Modern living isn't without its flaws, as external pressures, anxiety, and stress sometimes seem to overwhelm our lives. The ancient practice of Nabhi Chikitsa (belly button therapy) is an age-old method to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. According to Indian Ayurveda, putting oil on...

The Voice of the Guns by Burton Flanagan is an analysis of the Second Amendment, highlighting the reason it was created and how the Founding Fathers envisioned its execution. The author explains the idea of a well-regulated militia that is supposed to bear arms and...

The Mango Chronicle is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, slice-of-life, and cultural writing subgenres. The work is suitable for adult readers and contains some descriptions of violence. Penned by author Ricardo Jose Gonzalez-Rothi, this intriguing true narrative follows a preadolescent boy navigating Castro's...

When I saw The Northland Beckons: An Illustrated Haiku Journey by Sandra and Sofia Hisakuni, I really wanted to read it. I have not read haikus since I learned how to write them in the seventh grade (late 1960s). For those new to the art...

The Power Paradox: Winning through Downward Mobility is a work of non-fiction in the religion, philosophy, and self-help subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Art McNeese, this engaging work delves into the concept of power in humility, challenging...

The Punk Rock Queen of the Jews is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, sociocultural writing, and slice-of-life subgenres. Penned by author Rossi, this interesting and vibrant account follows the author as she rebels against her upbringing as a good kosher Jewish girl to...

Did you know that some of the towns in Texas mimic the names and characteristics of cities and even countries from around the world? It even has towns named after mythical places like Avalon and planets in space, like Mars and Pluto. Beginning with a...

The Venice I Know is a work of non-fiction in the travel guide, slice-of-life, and European culture subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Margie Miklas and self-narrated for the audiobook version, this engaging work offers a refreshing departure...