Inside: One Woman's Journey Through the Inside Passage is a non-fiction adventure memoir written by Susan Marie Conrad. Conrad grew up loving the water despite her parents' fear of it, and, when she moved to Montana, she experienced being in a kayak for the first...

After Steve Harryman’s wife was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, the next 25 years of their life together becomes a profound personal transformation and embodiment of faith. This is Char's Gift: A Remarkable Story of Hope Through the Storms of Life by Steve Harryman....

If you think homecoming is only about the game and dance, then you are mistaken. Its traditions have united schools, communities, and families for decades, and its less well-known aspects have a deeper meaning and impact on the people of Texas. The homecoming mums, short...

Plaint for Provence: 1152 Les Baux by Jean Gill is the third book in The Troubadours Quartet series. Although I have not read the previous novels in the series, I had no problem understanding what was happening. This is definitely not a standalone, but if...

I have read a lot of self-help books. Too many to list here, but many of them are known to almost everyone who has sought to improve themselves or their lives. A Catholic priest once labeled me as a “seeker” and I don’t mind owning...

Who Are Our Heroes? A Reminder to Say “Thank You!” in the Time of Coronavirus and Beyond is a children’s social issues picture book written by Eliana Melmed and illustrated by Amy Tian. Many of us visualize caped crusaders when we think of heroes, but,...

Uncharted: A Widow's Journey Back to Life and Love Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway by Barbara A. Busenbark is a memoir about the author’s journey to overcoming loss and slowly rebuilding her life. Barbara’s husband, Rick, unexpectedly passes away after thirty years of marriage. With the...

Hikernut’s Canyon Land Companion: A Guide to the Best Canyon Hikes in the American Southwest by author Brian J. Lane is an indispensable book for hikers. It contains six chapters which cover everything a hiker will need to know. The book begins with a list...

Destination Astoria by Brian D. Ratty tells the story of Dutch Blackwell, trapper, trader and hunter, who’s about as rough as they come. Dutch signs on as part of an expedition sent by John Jacob Astor, the richest man in America, in 1810 to establish...

Roadtrip with a Raindrop: 90 Days Along the Mississippi River is a non-fiction travel book written by Gayle Harper. Harper is a travel writer and photographer who's had a lifelong love of the Mississippi River. While she always had the inkling of a thought about...

In a Wolf's Eyes: Saga of the Black Wolf by A. Katie Rose is an epic fantasy with great strengths in plot and character. A slave gladiator with great skills accidentally kills the king and must now protect his life and that of his wizard...

No Cameras Allowed: My Career as an Outlaw Rock and Roll Photographer is a nonfiction music/entertainment book written by Julian David Stone. Stone is a photographer, filmmaker, screenplay writer and author. As a child, he had dreams of becoming a musician, but his early misadventures...

Dogmatic by Gerry Burke is an entertaining collection of satirical short stories featuring dogs in prominent roles. A small town crook of a mayor tries everything in his power to stop a heroic sheepdog from ascending to his seat with disastrous results. When two immigrant...

Anastasia (Volume 1 of The Ringing Cedars Of Russia Series) by Vladimir Megre is the inspiring story of the author who goes to Siberia on a trading assignment. He meets Anastasia, who becomes his friend. She shares everything about her life with him. She indirectly...

John Crippen’s Cameras for Kids: Fun and Inexpensive Projects for the Little Photographer is an educational and fun book for children. He teaches the art of photography in a manner that is easy to understand. The list of supplies is simple to find and relatively...

Wine is extremely popular in some countries and it has become a part of the many ways that several cultures socialize. At some high-end restaurants in addition to the food menu, you will be presented with a wine list that could have pages of wine...

"Stairlift to Heaven" by Terry Ravenscroft is an irreverent, hilarious look about one man’s life after retirement. He pokes fun at everything, even his urination problems and anal pain. No one and nothing is spared including how to silence the neighbour’s barking dog, the colour...

In Far From Fearless, Rebecca K. O’Connor, author, artist, falconer, life-wanderer, survivor, lover of life just the way it is, weaves all these challenging themes into an inspirational tapestry of full engagement regardless of risk. As a raptor trainer, author O’Connor has firsthand knowledge of...

Pleasant Dreams, Sweet Puppies! by Linda J. Trust reminds children that there are puppies of all different sizes, shapes, and colors. There are big puppies, small puppies, and even tall puppies. There are puppies with floppy ears that bounce when they run “and others have...

In Search of America by Dr. Arthur Wenk is a comprehensive overview of American history in essays, beginning with the American Revolution, taxation disputes, protests, the Continental Congress, and the Revolutionary War. He explores immigration's impact, Native American treatment, and slavery's origins. Dr. Wenk analyzes...