Empire of Billions: The Quadrillion Brothers by E. Masson is a gripping novel about a prominent and elite family. The Roberts family has wealth, fame, looks, intellect, and prestige. Elizabeth Roberts and her four brothers don't know this yet, but their neighbor envies them immensely....

David Rice delivers a climate-centric anthology of original pieces of poetry in his book, Sequelae. The compilation combines both prose and poetry verses which, for clarity, are not the same thing, and breathes life into the messaging. The book states that the formatting is inspired...

Heart Work is a collection of poetry by Kevin Wright, with accompanying artwork by Cristina Meraz Garcia. The poems aim to promote healing by addressing past trauma. They take readers back to the time of the slave trade and current injustices faced by people of...

Broken Little Pieces: New Tales from The Baron is a collected work of poetry penned by author Billy J. Barnum in the slice-of-life, emotive, and inspirational writing subgenres. The author presents a collection of poetry designed to evoke strong reactions and stimulate the senses. As...

When I come across poetry I'm excited because I experience and embrace the thoughts, emotions, and transparency of the author. With over thirty poems in Among the Dying Violets by Barb Shadow, the author did not disappoint. Poems like Grandpa, My Father, Unspoken, and Moms...

Eating 'Round the Toilet Stool is a work of collected poetry in the grief, slice of life, and expressive writing subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Aubrey E. Drummond, this interesting work is a soul-stirring poetry collection delving...

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...

Still, the Sky by Tom Pearson is his latest collection of poetry that delves into popular mythological classics, notably the tales of Icarus and the Minotaur. In the poet’s own words, he has endeavored to complicate the otherwise rigid and often minimal representations of the...

Considering the lattice that connects in-between spaces, reconnecting shards of distant memory, or staring at a sidewalk sketch after a downpour are among ways of approaching The Sandpiper’s Spell, the stunning poetry compilation by Tom Pearson. Whether interpreting a languid moment or creating a narrative...

Written between 1987 and 1994, Dead in the Heart is an emotionally poignant collection of poems by David Marr. These poems cover a variety of themes and topics, as seen from the perspective of a young adult trying to find their place in the world....

The Ghost Inside Me: Even More Tales From The Baron is yet another enthralling poetry collection by Billy J. Barnum. The poem Infatuation tells the tale of a scorned woman struggling to comprehend that the man she loves has spurned her. The Creepy Castle follows...

Poems speak to the soul and heart. Kayla E. Green in Metamorphosis speaks to the soul, heart, and spirit. The poems in this collection have a calming effect. They help bring peace from God to your troubled heart. We see the depths of depression at...

The Poetry Project: Genesis is a collection of narrative poems by Angela Williams. The poems are derived from the chapters of the Book of Genesis. From creation to the children of Israel in Egypt, the author discusses God’s faithfulness, unconditional love, and favor upon His...

Pearls of Light: Passion, Poetry and Positive Affirmations by Andrew Pacholyk is a shining collection that effortlessly weaves together the realms of verse, feeling, and uplifting affirmations. This is a heartfelt journey that embraces readers with its poetic verses while guiding them toward self-discovery, empowerment,...

Illuminate Me: Poetry for Life's Uncertainties by Hannah Grace Spenner is an inspirational poetry collection that explores profound themes such as trauma, healing, love, heartache, identity, and womanhood. Through poignant symbolism and vivid imagery, Spenner shares her journey from the hardships of childhood abuse to...

A stray is one who is lost, having no proper place or company. The stray in this collection recalls his encounters with love and passion and his attempt to flee from both whenever the freedom and peace of solitude came calling. He has had lovers—a...

Heartbeats in Ink by Denise Alicea is a collection of 32 poems, most of them about love. The themes are generally positive and uplifting; they include topics such as romantic love, self-love, and even appreciating cats. The poems have a melodic rhythm to them. Most...

Hysterion by Stephen Kagarise is a thought-provoking poetry collection that delves into various themes and emotions, drawing inspiration from historical news articles and phrases. The poems touch on various topics, including social issues, politics, war, and human nature, weaving together a poignant and introspective narrative....