Laila and the Sands of Time by Shirin Shamsi is obviously designed for middle-grade readers but it is a gem of a book for readers of all ages and of all faiths. Laila is a young Muslim girl whose mother died when she was just...

The Children of Slowville Book 2 by Madly Chatterjee is a bilingual book with two delightful stories, A Little Surprise and The Boat Ride with the beautiful city of Slowville as the backdrop. In the first story, Kimaya, Ben, Sanjee, Savya, Oliver, Mei, and Toby...

Have you ever wondered what drives you to excel in your chosen field? Or, what encouraged you to choose that field? It might be the inspiration of a friend or a close family member. But, perhaps there is a force from the world beyond. Joshua...

Witches Protection Program is a work of urban fantasy adventure fiction penned by author Michael Okon. In this quirky magical romp with a crime drama styled twist, we follow our hero Wes Rockville as he tries to climb back up the social ladder after his...

Blueness is a work of science fiction on the theme of time travel which was penned by author Karen Stensgaard, and it forms the second novel of The Aquamarine Sea series. Following the events of book one, Aquavit, we return to the life of the...

In the children’s book, She Shines Bright, by Jessi Rausch, the author wishes all good things for her daughter Harper and all girls while they are growing up, from being the president one day to being a mother and to whatever they set their minds....

Winging It! The True Story of How a Passenger Landed an Airplane by Gregory Harris is an illustrated account of an emergency landing in 2013 at Humberside, England. Three men, two of whom were pilots, planned a day trip using a Cessna from their flying...

An exciting hunt for gold in a faraway land forms the backdrop of the delightful children’s book, The Incredible Adventure of Hugh Hound, written by Geoff Payne and illustrated by Sarah Truman. Hugh Hound arrives unexpectedly at the home of artist Will Weasel, after a...

I’m not really sure what prompted me to pick up The Arnolfini Art Mysteries by Rich DiSilvio, especially since I’m not that into art and know just about nothing about the world’s masterpiece artists. Perhaps it was the glowing reviews DiSilvio has received for his...

The Titanic Effect by Todd Saxton, M. Kim Saxton, and Michael Cloran is a non-fiction business book meant for entrepreneurs. In this book, Todd, Kim, and Michael have compared the sinking of the famous ship, the Titanic, after its collision with an iceberg to running...

Confederate Gold is a work of humorous fiction penned by author Penn Miller, which promises ‘A Modern-day Romp through the Civil War History of Richmond, Virginia’. In the Confederate Capital of the American Civil War, we find ourselves immersed in the world of battle re-enactment...

Short Stories IV: Fantasy & Sci-Fi is my second foray in the wonderful writings of Rich DiSilvio and to say I am impressed would be an understatement. He is a master of words; he chooses his words so wisely so that they have the best...

Digital Strategic Thinking and Tools and Techniques How to Develop It is the first installment in a series of seven short guides by Digital Studio Management. These are not intended as exhaustive books, but as practical handbooks to understand the basics of the topics they...

Digital Literacy is the second entry in a series of short and informative books by Digital Studio Management. They are intended as guides that offer many valuable suggestions while inviting readers to learn more from other sources. In this book, the subject is digital literacy....

Triathlon: The Things Men Will Never Tell You About the Sport by Eva Mauer is a helpful resource for sportswomen who wish to push themselves further. You will learn core insights on the finer details of triathlon preparation and planning. The book focuses on all...

Slaves of Fools is the third book in the Antebellum Struggles series by Dickie Erman. The story follows the life of Colonel Winters, Collette, Amana, and Tabari as they race against time. All four of them have their own trials and their own challenges that...

The Little Dragon by Sheri Fink is a charming story that held me captivated from beginning to end. There are no concessions made where language is concerned – words like whimsical, expressive, sensation, stomach, barge, and taught cannot be read phonetically. It is a picture...

The Redeemer is the second book in The Temple of Empia Saga by M.C. Glan and it is a great treat for fans of fantasy. Before the birth of Cassandra’s child, gifted people had disturbing nightmares of a son. And Jim Bluefeather had similar visions....

Sooner Than Tomorrow by Dede Ranahan is the diary of a lifetime of inspiration, understanding, sadness, grief, and desperation as she experienced it in just a year’s time. What started out as the hope of inspiring other generations to leave some valuable wisdom behind for...

Freeda the Frog Says Farewell to her Fish by Nadine Haruni is the fourth book in the series and each book has been educational and insightful when it comes to teaching children how to cope with family issues and gives them awareness on how to...