The Self-Liberation of Parson Sykes: Enslavement in Southampton County, Virginia by David J. Mason tells the story of the author’s great-grandfather, Parson Sykes, and his journey to freedom during the Civil War. The author does a remarkable job of setting up the details of the...

I wonder if you have ever read a book like The Ships We Sail by Janet Helen Fix. These are 'Modern Fables for the Unfinished Soul.' Twelve short tales featuring an animal or thing remind us, rather than tell us, what we already know. A...

What has faith got to do with love? Can two people with extremely opposite beliefs love each other and make it last? You’ll find a surprising answer to such a dilemma in the exciting novel The Sinner’s Club by DW Plato, an engaging story laced...

The Sirens of Sayhurn by Keith Pyeatt follows different characters whose lives connect through a strange song that crosses between Earth and a hidden world called Sayhurn. Clayton, a humble maintenance man trying to rebuild his life, moves into a house with a bizarre tune...

The Soul Machines is a work of fiction in the history, mystery, family saga, and interpersonal subgenres. The work is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by Alexandru Czimbor. Set in Transylvania, part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 1800s,...

Sometimes, second chances can be cathartic, and sometimes they cause more pain. Cameron Lane’s The Squaring of a Heart is sprinkled with romance and centered on coming home, fighting for what matters, and discovering that second chances often appear when you least expect them. Coming...

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...

Orah and Nathaniel are on a journey in The Stuff of Stars. It is a journey that began in the first Seekers book, The Children of Darkness. A journey that began with a desire to recover the wonders of an intelligence that existed before their...

The Talking Cow: Tales of the Barn Owl Bard by Timothy Swiss is a delightful children’s picture book that takes readers on a fun farm adventure. When a family visits a dairy farm with their children, they enjoy activities like swimming in the cow tank,...

The Time That's Given by David Litwack is the story of a man who wished to change the world and when he is given the opportunity he takes it in both hands and tries to make the best of the decision he made. Burt Higgins...

“Doing new things is how we learn.” Yes, doing things is one way to learn, but for young April Smart, the protagonist of The Toffee Man And The Kingdom of Ends by LK Quinn, some lessons are learned when others do things, and they are...

A year after their adventure in the town beneath the magical Christmas tree, Christmas Eve once again finds Hailey and her family gathered in her grandpa’s house. After decorating the tree, Jacob, Hailey’s best friend, takes the older cousins for a short walk. Arriving at...

The Town Beneath the Christmas Tree by J.R. Wirth is a story with Christmas as the backdrop. In the story we see six children fighting over their gifts under the Christmas tree, and finding themselves transported to a new land. Narrated by Hailey, one of...

As a teenager in 1789, Mo’destee Vert was in love and happy with her upcoming role in her home village of Senegambia. A brilliant girl, gifted in so many ways, Mo’destee looked forward to her upcoming marriage to Jabari. Then the white men came, destroying...

When is a memoir not a memoir? When it's The Truth: A Semi-Autobiographical Novel of Love, Betrayal, Redemption, and Revenge (So Help Me God Series) by DF Kennedy, a riveting, romantic work of fiction inspired by actual experiences in the author’s life. The emotions...

The Vacation Bubble: To Barcelona with Love Trilogy, Book 1 by Marcella Steele starts off really funny, and that’s always a good sign for a romance, in my opinion. Sofia Drake has a quick wit, which she uses to introduce herself during a spin class...

In The Vibrant Sage by Nancy Waring, the author discusses the importance of making wholesome lifestyle choices, engaging in self-care routines, and discovering purpose in all spheres of life. Waring shares an epiphany that encouraged a change in perspective, sparked by a poignant moment during...

The Visionary Leader: The Success Principles of the World’s Greatest Visionaries by Bryan Smeltzer is an insightful exploration of the minds and methodologies of some of history’s most influential figures. Smeltzer meticulously details the traits and practices that characterize visionary leadership, creating a manual for...

The Wand by Marieke Lexmond is book three of The Madigan Chronicles. The drama around this magical family unfolds with more chaos that includes love potions, fairies, agendas, and fracturing relationships. It's time to choose the next Guardian of the Wand of Wisdom and Tara...

Loyal to its title, The Warning Signs: Tales of Horror and Dark Fantasy by M. Ainihi is simply that, ranging from the familiar and beloved horror themes to the fantastical and grim tales from the past, present, and of the near future. Part I is...

The Water Carriers by Gregory Greunke is a gripping environmental thriller set in a near-future world where controlling water means controlling power. The planet's freshwater supply has somehow ended up concentrated in just two places - Cambodia and the Ivory Coast. That's where we meet...

The Way I See It: A Psychologist’s Guide to a Happier Life by Dr. Ashley Smith dives into how thoughts shape emotions and behaviors, and the importance of understanding and reshaping limiting beliefs. She discusses the distinction between the External World and the Internal World,...

In The Wayfaring Widow by Casey Cline, Victoria, an English widow with secrets of a painful past, is sailing to America in the 1850s. She’s hoping for a fresh start and time with her friend, Isabella Bird. Victoria is reserved, while Isabella is more gregarious....

The Waypoints: From 400 Farewells and 3,000 Miles by Diane Gansauer is a remarkable read. While in her fifties, Diane decides to hike the Colorado Trail. Then, at sixty-one years old, she hikes the entire length of the Continental Divide Trail from Mexico to Canada. As a funeral celebrant, Diane has assisted many families with funerals and...

It has been fifteen years since Marlowe ‘Lowe’ Curan, then a freelance intelligence operative, had met his career's disgraceful and unannounced end. Now turned PI, the aging Lowe made ends meet by working for Tommy Astor, a well-connected Washington powerbroker. Things had been running smoothly...

Shani T. Night's book The Whispers of Destiny: Guided by the Spirit Within is an inspiring tale of discovery and transformation. Emma, a twelve-year-old girl, receives a visit from a spirit that awakens something powerful in her. She travels back in time to face her...

The Wild & Zany Galactic Adventures of Commander Zhang & Lieutenant Simon by Vegastarchild584 is the tale of the titular Zhang and Simon and their extra-terrestrial work. The relationship between the co-workers who conduct exploratory assignments from the base of the Athena is one of...

Jeffry Glover’s The Wildebeest and a Bunch of Crock and Other Animal Story Poems is a delightful compilation that captures the whimsical charm of animal tales told through poetry. This collection is told in narrative story poem forms as fables in verse, tall tales, and...

The Wizard's Testament: An Unexpected Challenge is a work of fiction in the epic fantasy and adventure subgenres. It is intended for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Billy Ironcrane. Taking its primary inspiration from Chinese mythology, folklore, and combat styles,...

The World's Most Fabulous Fart (Tales of the Barn Owl Bard) by Timothy Swiss is a delightful and humorous children's tale centered around a boy named Bobo Brawl, who suffers from uncontrollable farts. The setting is a strict library overseen by the formidable Miss Wriggle....

The Wrong Kind of Son by Jeff Peace shares his experience with emotional and psychological abuse caused by his narcissistic father. Written with raw honesty, the memoir explores the complexities of growing up in a household marked by control, manipulation, and conditional love. Peace’s storytelling...

This World Shaken by J.L. Stone is a well-written book that offers readers, especially Christians, an account of what the end times could look like. The story begins with Mr. Soloman’s family preparing to go to church with Jill, Lexie’s friend who lives next door....

Mayra Barry's Tides of Renewal: New Beginnings blends historical adventure, romance, and faith. Set against the backdrop of a young man's quest for new beginnings, the novel offers a richly textured narrative that captures the imagination and heart. The story follows Ruben Smith, who, after...

Time Passed by Robert Barlow, Jr. is a gut-wrenching reminder that good people are drawn into wars wherever they may occur, and not all conflicts are relatable to the society in which they live. This was particularly so for the Vietnam War, where sentiment for...

Time Terminus: Expect the Unexpected is a work of fiction in the science fiction and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author David Gittlin. This fascinating and concise novella follows protagonist Issac Templeton through...

Connie Lacy’s Time Travel Swap is an imaginative story of unexpected journeys and musical dreams, capturing the essence of time travel with a distinctive twist. The narrative begins with Carly, a dynamic musician on the verge of a career breakthrough. As she prepares for a...

To Savannah, With Love by C.D. Samuda is a passionate tale of betrayal, healing, and letting go. Savannah could have sworn she had a happy marriage. So, when she discovers her husband’s dirty secrets three years after his death, she is shattered, betrayed, and lost....

To Save One by Kimberly Fiese Yule is a deeply touching narrative about grief, resilience, and hope through the eyes of a young woman named Evylyn and her close-knit group of friends. It portrays the emotional journey Evylyn undergoes as she navigates the painful loss...

Too Many Stones is a work of fiction in the literary, social, and emotive writing genres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to the serious content around child abuse. Penned by author Rodney Nelsestuen, this powerful novel tells the story of Evelyn Toraason,...

Torment is a gripping thriller by Gypsy McKnight. Doug Wingart has everything a man could wish for. He has a loving and supportive wife in Stacy, and they raised four beautiful children in Adrian, Charlotte, and the twins, Lucy and Dylan. However, Doug's life takes...