The Prodigy: A Gifted Boy, His Family and Religion by Joseph Riden portrays a young boy in the second grade who is wise beyond his years, intellectually gifted. Jordy firmly believes in kindness and attempts to adhere to it but is the victim of some...

“These long hours were for them, not for his ego.” Dave Thompson works hard to provide for his family, sacrificing his time with them. It causes a strain in his relationship with his wife of 18 years, Debbie. He’s aware of the problem, and he’s...

Motorbikes and Camels by Nejoud Al-Yagout is a revealing piece of literary fiction set in Kuwait, in the Middle East, a rich and modern country located in a region that's known for its sharp inclination to religious dogma. In this book, we are introduced to...

In the dedication of Typo Squad (yes, some of us do read dedications and introductions), Stephen Lomer tells us this crazily brilliant book of his is dedicated to proofreaders and copy editors. He needs to add book reviewers to that list i.e. all of us...

A dark-humored story, Springtime In Lawrence Park by Arnold Logan follows the life and times of Marie Barnacle as she grows up in an elitist Canadian family. The story opens with the tragic death of the Barnacle’s first daughter which sets the tone not only...

Full Count by F. Coe Sherrard is a fictional sports drama that revolves around two key players on the Lefton College baseball team; Shane Reynolds and Charlie Hamilton. As standout star in his high school years, the addition of having Shane as a pitcher on...

Heartstrings in B-flat Minor by Scott Johnson follows the distressing story of Sheryl when she first arrives home from Cairo. Waiting for her is Sterling, a skillful conman who learned his cunning ways from his uncle. Sterling is a master manipulator, having perfected his ability...

Leah's Choice is a contemporary fiction novel written by Patricia M Jackson. Leah Loven had gotten her masters and had begun doctoral work in micro-chemistry to follow her dream. She even spent two years at a prestigious school in Paris, but all the education and...

Reading a novel like Escape From Vietnam: For Some The Vietnam War Never Ended by Howard Cohen is so much more than enjoying an intricate, riveting plot and engaging with realistic and touching characters. It’s an opportunity for enlightenment, not just about the horrors experienced...

Déjà vu All Over Again by Larry Brill is the story of Nate Evans, a man on the wrong side of fifty who feels like the universe has given him the short end of the stick. His wife has had an affair, his home has...