Trials and Tribulations: A Collection of Flash Fiction Stories, Volume III by Brian Keith Higgins presents a blend of short tales exploring human experiences and emotions. Each story, though concise, showcases vivid scenarios crafted with realism. From reflections on wartime to pioneering adventures and childhood...

This week I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Charles Paul Collins’ historical novel The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone. A fictional account of the lives of real members of the author's family throughout the ages, this book manages to give a compelling insight into the history...

Drausin and Josephine: We Too Shall Pass by John H. Wulsin Jr. is a powerful historical novel that examines the complex reality of racial passing in pre-Civil War America. The story follows Drausin Valsin Bacas and his family as they grapple with the profound implications...

The Student by Fern Goldstein is a chilling thriller that exposes the dark underbelly of middle school education through the story of Sharon Bonavina, a dedicated teacher facing an increasingly dangerous situation with a troubled student. Set in Abigail Adams Middle School, the narrative builds...

Mother and Child by Alexa Kingaard primarily revolves around two women, seemingly on opposite ends of the fertility spectrum. Emma, a young woman living in 1950s Canada, unexpectedly becomes pregnant and faces the social and legal issues of being an unwed mother in that era....

Coffee Klatch by Lorrie McCabe is a captivating read for fans of drama, women's, and historical fiction. Ella Schmidt is a new neighbor in the rapidly developing Levittown, New York. Living next door, Jane Flynn immediately takes Ella under her wing. Jane invites Ella to...

RoboWok by Axel T. Harper is a thought-provoking literary novel that delves into the intersecting lives of four distinct characters whose worlds are transformed by an automated cooking device. At the heart of the story is David, a successful but directionless entrepreneur searching for purpose;...

In Gordon's Porch by David R. Beshears, Carol worries about her father Gordon’s ability to live alone as he ages, following the death of her mother, and suggests he move to a senior facility. He insists on staying in his familiar neighborhood. Gordon returns to...

The Gift by C. D’Angelo is a story of finding one’s destiny and drawing strength and support from loved ones. Since childhood, Toni Agosti had dreamed of joining the LA Philharmonic as a cellist. However, while attending a family wedding in Italy, Toni discovers that...

Hidden Timbers, the third book in the Scandals trilogy by Gabi Plumm, finds us in the new old age home deep in the heart of Gondwanaland, the most ancient rainforest in the world. Joan Holloway-Potts-Jones has moved from Rosehill Retirement Home and created an eco-friendly...