Stehekin Wilderness Ranch brings together several older and younger adults one summer. As they each go about their duties providing pleasurable adventures and food for visitors, readers are treated to descriptions of arduous hiking trails and forest surrounds. One can almost feel the silence and...

The Journey of the Ascending Rose by Kathleen Ho recounts the touching tale of Vi, a young Vietnamese girl whose life is forever altered by the devastating impact of war. Separated from her parents, Vi is forced to reside with her grandparents amid chaos and...

"You know old ideas eventually die with old minds.” Perhaps some do, but great ideas and virtues are immortal, even in the most challenging times. The Good Driver by Gary A. James follows the tribulations of a man of faith tested by villainy and pettiness....

Edward Savio’s The Velvet Sledgehammer introduces us to the hilarious and emotionally challenged Billy Gerrick, the United States' youngest Trade Representative and the unfortunate member of a nuclear family. Billy is enjoying his time off with his girlfriend, Laura, when out of the blue, she...

Being lonely is harsh; it can happen to the young and old alike. Often, though, it is a choice. Scott Semegran's novel, The Codger And The Sparrow, indicates that loneliness is self-inflicted at times. For Hank O'Sullivan, life has been reduced to killing time in...

This Is My Worst Nightmare: Please Be Nice To Me is a work of fiction in the literary and slice-of-life genres penned by author Sofia Pires Baquedano. The plot follows Sunny, a high school teacher in her late twenties, as she copes with her best...

The Harvesting of Haystacks Kane by Steve Schlam is the profound story of Haystacks Kane, a 607-pound professional wrestler. Haystacks was a big guy with a kind heart who liked the more delicate things in life. An avid butterfly collector, he was used and preyed...

Darla Nagel's The Sisterhood of Motherhood follows a young woman's experience with surrogacy. In her early thirties, Bethany Harding has a promising career in publishing. She has her life back on track after recovering from a traumatic brain injury caused by an accident seven years...

Tiger Season: A Novel of Korea is a work of fiction in the military, historical writing, and cultural issues subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience owing to scenes of wartime violence and strong language. Penned by author Gojan Nikolich, this...

In Tell Me More: A Special Edition of Tales (Volume 3) by Trebbiano, the protagonist sets out to evaluate and improve cruise ship Northern Star operations. The book is a captivating tale of leadership, teamwork, and personal growth, with compelling scenes highlighting the protagonist’s exceptional...