My Shorts: Brief Scenes from My Early Life; A Collection of Personal Essays by Brian Kagan gave me a feeling of nostalgia as I listened to the author’s life story and the lessons he learned as he grew up. This collection takes readers back into...

You're Joking: Become an Expert Joke-Teller by Tom E. Moffatt is a 186-page book for kids on how to tell jokes. This book piqued my interest because it didn’t look like a book that simply told jokes to kids. It actually teaches them how to...

Because Japan, billed as "a tell-all memoir of life in Tokyo", by Ash Watson relates the experiences of an English ex-pat living in Japan for a period of two years (2016 to 2018) during which he taught at a reputable private high school, as well...

Just Say "#$%#&! No!": A Book Dedicated to the Well Intended Overextended by Heather and Karen Tobin is a delightful and funny book that discusses the art of saying no. The book is a wonderful tribute to the love between the two sisters. One author...

Shlok's Dad: A Father's Perspective of Parenthood by Vivek Sharma is an engaging book that looks at parenthood from a father's point of view with a humorous and entertaining perspective that will bring a smile to the faces of readers. The author introduces parents to fatherhood based...

The Road to Covid-30: Satire for the Soul by Dunk Dougan IX captures the reality of the pandemic in a way that is realistic. With humor, the author shares thoughts about the changes effected by the pandemic in our lives, beginning with the responses in...

Life experiences, challenges, and celebrations build lasting memories. These can be both positive and negative but it is your reaction to these events that is the most important. Throughout this collection of personal stories, we learn the power of holding a positive mindset through difficult...

If more than a year with a pandemic has taught us anything, it’s to cherish what we have and to enjoy the natural world around us. Nature is where true beauty lies. Living in a locked-down world is difficult at the best of times and...

“You don’t have to be crazy to camp with us, we’ll train you.” Diary of an RVer During Quarantine is a witty non-fiction book by Larry MacDonald. He and his wife Sandy live in a recreational vehicle with their dog, Bella. The couple’s plans for...

Why Are There Monkeys? (and other questions for God) by Brooke Jones is simply a brilliant book. Brooke Jones has interwoven the wisdom of life into her story of having a conversation with God while she was at Heaven's front door after she died. Being...