As an avid true crime reader, I was very pleased to get the opportunity to review Stranger in the Window by Cathy Coombs. This is the story of Leila A. Welsh, a young teacher from Kansas City, her murder, and the fight for justice. Leila’s...

Unlikely Righteousness by Tina Kowalski delivers a profound and inspirational message, whether you are a non-believer or a faithful follower of Christ. Are we like Cain, a little stubborn and resentful? Or are we more like Leah, a God-fearing woman who had to stand strong...

Gabe Oppenheim’s New York City Love Triangle, 1931: A Tale of Three Families explores a scandalous affair set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Manhattan. The narrative follows three prominent families—the Thomashefskys, the Birdseyes, and the Bernsteins—whose lives become entwined in a love triangle and...

Great Peacemakers: True Stories from Around the World by Ken Beller and Heather Chase highlights the lives of influential figures. The book covers a range of individuals, including Henry David Thoreau, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Anderson Sá, Thich Nhat Hanh, Desmond Tutu, Riane...

Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer by Brian Reisinger tells the story of his family's four-generation farm in Wisconsin, beginning with his great-grandfather, Alois, who emigrated from Europe in 1909. The Reisinger family faced numerous...

Darrell L. Keller Jr’s A Bright Shining City Upon a Hill offers a sweeping history of the United States, tracing its development from indigenous civilizations to the complexities of modern democracy. While it is designed for students, history enthusiasts, and informed citizens, this is NOT...

Our modern world was shaped by the Industrial Revolution, a phenomenon that emerged during the late 18th century. Productivity increased due to the use of machinery and the investment of capital, holding the promise of a better life for all. Dr. Peter Brews examines the...

Still the Soul Survives by Pamela Goldstein is an exploration of the enduring impacts of the Holocaust on survivors during their twilight years. The book offers insights into the emotional and psychological scars carried by those who lived through one of history's darkest periods, captured...

Beyond Fear and Suspicion by Vicky Pinpin-Feinstein is a moving exploration of the Ethiopian immigrant experience in America, particularly in the Washington, D.C. area. The story follows people fleeing Ethiopia for safety and a new life in America due to harsh political regimes, famine, and...

Crossing the Yellowstone: The Saga of a Montana Ranch Family is a journey into American history from 1894 to the 1940s. It was an era that followed the gold rush and civil war, at a time when the “Wild West” had been tamed, at least...