Years ago, 17-year-old Brooklyn had a huge crush on hunky Nate and promptly lost her heart and virginity to him. What could have been the start of a wonderful teen romance quickly turns to horror when Brooklyn learns Nate has disappeared…completely. Fast forward a few...

I chose to read For No Reason by Kathleen Gauer because my daughter has had a similar problem to Jamie’s with a boy in her class. In the book Jamie is being bullied by the new kid. Jamie wants the bullying to stop, but she...

“When we start to dig into our pasts, we discover we’re a combination of all the people who came before us … On this whole earth, there is no one person quite like us.” That quote from A Reason to Be is the framework around...

Lacinda the Lion is a Super Youneek Beast by Beth Davis is a heartwarming and empowering children's book that addresses the important themes of overcoming challenges and embracing one's unique qualities. Through an enchanting narrative, the book encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality while...

“Dadspirations: The First 100 Days of Fatherhood”, by Pete Densmore, is a humorous and informative adventure for fathers as they celebrate the first 100 days after a child is born. Pete takes a new dad from day one, all of the way to day 100....

Why Do You Want to Come to America? by Eric Reese is a contemporary essay aimed at the person who wants to migrate to America. Specifically, it is aimed at Muslims who want to migrate to the United States. The essay explores the subjects of...

Coach Michael Taylor’s Don't Believe The Hype Of The Negative Media: 10 Reasons Why The Future Is Brighter Than You Think manages to address life’s sources of optimism in the fewest number of words. Taylor does not pay lip service. He knows what he is...

The Secret to Business Ethics: How to Manage Workplace Fraud Cases and Build Integrity-Based Strategies for Responsible Leadership by Jean Pael is a working companion that both private and public organizations need. In an age when fraud and corruption are rampant and when technology enables...

Rogue Justice by Ben Nicholls is a crime thriller with strong characters and a plot that is serpentine, filled with surprises and suspense. Someone has decided to take justice into their own hands and to go after criminals who are seemingly untouchable. The victims are...

Claim Your SWAGGER (Stop Surviving and Start Thriving) by Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo is an inspirational nonfiction book that would appeal most to an audience of young adults and adults wanting to learn how to live life to the fullest. Life is the most precious gift,...

You Can Call Me Katelyn by Keri T. Collins is about a little girl, Katelyn, whose actual name is Carly Ashley Myers. Her parents decided to name her Carly after a singer. She was too small to speak and cried and cried because she did...

Saving Bobby: Heroes and Heroin in One Small Community by Renee Hodges is an insightful book for all readers who deal with people with addiction. Bobby’s story is heartrending and chronicles his journey from an addict having suicidal tendencies to getting himself back on track....

Image is Everything is a short novella by Dominique Wilkins. Robin has always wanted to rise above her meagre existence and live a life of luxury. When she meets Jeff, those dreams turn into reality. However, Jeff is not an upstanding citizen. He is arrested...

A perfect read for when you only have a short amount of time, Giving My Tears a Break by Dominique Wilkins, the story of Hannah Jeffries, is an easy to follow story of a woman who gets herself into a situation that so many unfortunately...

Eli Arnold and the Keys to Forever: It's About Time by John Carter is a delightful storybook for children. Eli and his brother, Brady, head to Florida for their summer vacation to have some fun. Eli is unaware of the fact that he is the...

In a highly creative and inventive offering by author Gail Morgan McRae, Creedor: The Reglon Empire Series Part 1, readers are introduced to a highly unique and futuristic world, one filled with magic, murder and mayhem. Creedor, circa the 24th century, is in crisis. Jarlod,...

I just finished reading Hellritch: The Reglon Empire Series Part 2, the second of three books released in the Reglon Empire series by author Gail Morgan McRae, and the main thing that definitely comes to mind is "Whoa!" Following the stories of the characters that...

Time Captured is an historical fiction novel written by Varick Addler. Post-WWI Germany was a hard place to survive in, and young Dietrich Schiederer and his mother were all too aware of the stresses and strains working men were subjected to in this harsh new...

We are all different and we all learn differently and at different speeds. Roo, or Ruby, is no exception, although it does concern her parents when she can’t do the things they think she should be able to do when they think she should be...

Homo Cosmicus by Todor Bombov is a masterfully written science fiction adventure of epic proportions. The story begins in the night sky above Chile. Two soldiers are on sentry duty and they spot a strange illuminated craft. While they are trying to figure out what...