When I think about what women have had to go through over the centuries, I am amazed at their resilience and courage. Those women who gave their lives for a cause, however, are even more admirable. In the book Saint, Martyr, Virgin, Slave: Faith and...

A modern-day fable that is sure to captivate both young and old, Time and the Tree by Róisín Sorahan is about the value of wisdom, the sanctity of inner peace, and the mutability of time. After sleeping for a long period, a boy wakes up...

Awaken Your Spirit! Lift the Veil and Receive the Light! by Edward N Brown explains the creation of the world and humans, using scripture, science, and history to construct a timeline. Brown describes humans in three parts: physical, soul, and spirit, and talks about...

Reminiscing: The First Family of God Remembers is a work of fiction penned by author Edward N Brown in the Christian, historical fiction, and interpersonal drama genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. The author presents a unique experience as we...

In Ysobel by John N. Crain, Connor loses his wife, which hurts him greatly, leading to his rapid deterioration. But luckily, Connor can relive his past experiences in an alternative universe, which has no repercussions in his home universe. Growing up, Connor had been a...

Frozen: A Winter Romance Anthology by various authors is a selection of heartwarming winter stories. Meet Jess and Derrick who have been together for years. When Derrick refuses to marry her, Jess gives him a choice and he sets a test to determine if they...

In January 2009, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the President of the The United States. Dr. Charles N. Smith was a strong supporter of President Elect Obama. He presents his reasons in a well-organized manner. My one criticism is the continued use of the...

The McCassey cousins are at it again. Kane McCassey has a thing about women who are, or have been, abused. His cousin, Brady, is usually ready to help him. When Lizzie Barnes drops, almost into his lap, he can see that she is a woman...

This YA tale of mystery and magic is read with a clear and pleasant voice. The CD’s were packed nicely in individual pockets. The story speaks about a family with a very particular father who, one day, told the family to pack because they were going...

The authors state that their goal is primarily preventative, although their research and advice suggest that it is also applicable to those with existing medical conditions. Genetic predispositions tend to make many people highly resistant to prescription medications and, indeed, those medications may actually...

In The Ghost of Bud Parrott, author Judson Hout has created a memorable glimpse into past Southern culture. Bud Parrot is a young Black man who has always worked in the cotton fields of Jackson County, Arkansas. He fashions a better life for...

It's Not Your Fault: Weight Fain, Obesity and Food Addiction by husband and wife team Emanuel Barling and Ashley Brooks details how chemical additives in the food of the majority of Americans has led to numerous illnesses, addictions and obesity. The authors make the claim...

In Chop, Chop by L. N. Cronk, David is ready for his first day of junior high when he meets the new boy in the city. Greg is a great talker and has a wonderful family that includes his younger sister, Charlotte. Greg’s father, a...

Grab a box of Kleenex before you start to read “If There’s a Mailbox in Heaven” by Celeste N. Bowers because it is so beautifully moving that you are going to cry. Don’t even try to pretend you are too strong to cry – it...

"Nework" by Katherine Kammer is a nifty little workbook of ideas to help find balance in the working part of one's life. The author tells the reader that career goals are obtainable but that, with many of us, the goal is actually a step-by-step process...

Richard N. Shapiro has compiled a collection of Facebook posts and added his thoughts about them in his book "Faceplant: Chronicles of Facebook's True Tales & Epic Fails." Divided into thirty-three chapters, this book contains posts and threads that correspond with the posts. One chapter...

Jon Hersey works as a successful business analyst for Paul Tyler, whom he met through his wife Alissa, in Paul’s company, Biz Planners LLC. He is content and they are happy until the worst thing happens: Alissa suddenly dies from cancer. Jon has never felt...

What a marvelous work of historical fiction! In "Canadian Sunrise", Robert List has given the reader an up-close and personal view of the Canadian wilderness during the last half of the seventeenth century. French Canadian Pierre-Espirit Radisson and his sister's husband Medard, Sieur Des Grosseilliers,...

In C.N. Lesley’s “Darkspire Reaches”, when Emperor Chactar order the death of witches by burning, Raven and her foster mother, Margie, leave their village and seek shelter from the very man who is responsible for their misery. In exchange for a secret that Margie threatens...

Crystal Shade: Introduction by István Szabó Ifj is an introduction to the Auralight Fantasy Series Crystal Shade. The book is a fantasy science-fiction where you discover some magical and adventurous things and elements. I found the theme of the book original, hence interesting because it is...