April is a high school history teacher. She lives in the country by a forest and enjoys walking in the forest for relaxation. There is a pioneer woman's grave in the forest that April calls her special spot. She goes there to think, read poetry...

Who hasn't wished for the impossible? To be in someone else’s shoes? To have what someone else possess? Life is always greener on the other side, right? But how many people get their wish? When Darcy and Cybil wonder what it would be like to...

Hundreds of years ago, a curse was placed on the Han empire by celestial spirits and since then no Han woman has given birth to a female offspring. Fearing that his country will die out, the Han emperor issued a decree ordering that all females...

This book, written by Gretta Parker, brought a tear to my eye and a knot in my throat as I read the last few pages out loud. Parker dedicates this book to her bunny, Flopsy, and goes into detail on how Flopsy changed her life...

The story revolves around Eleanor’s search for something in her life. But she herself seems to be confounded about what she was searching for. She left behind a daughter in the care of her family - her parents and grandmother - while searching for that...

“Freckles is Scared of School,” is book 1 in Vickianne Caswell’s 'Freckles the Bunny Series', and is an adorable start to a series that children will enjoy reading. Freckles loves playing and spending time at home with her mom; however, Freckles is suddenly told that...

Freckles and the Less Fortunate (Freckles the Bunny Series) (Volume 2) is written by Vickianne Caswell. This book is a children's book about animals. The design and layout of the book enables a child to follow along with the story using the beautifully colored and...

Gisborne: Book of Knights is book 2 of Prue Batten's Gisborne Saga. The saga is set in the 12th century and is centered around Richard the Lionheart's crusades. Lady Ysobel de Courcey is in hiding with her son, William, while her lover and the head...

Ava’s Secret Tea Party by Donna J. Shepherd is a delightfully whimsical children’s picture book. Little Ava knows that very special people often visit her, but unfortunately she never gets to see them. Late at night, on days she has lost a tooth, she knows...

As a teacher for 50 years, I found Teaching in Elementary Schools by Regina Long Southall a well written and informative book. The author correctly points out that those who have never taught in a public school or those who quickly moved from the classroom...

Freckles the Bunny Series, Book # 3: Freckles Lends a Paw is written by Vickianne Caswell. This book is created as part of a series for children. The story offers a mix of emotions from its characters: happy, sad, scared, excited, and hopeful. Freckles the...

Good Morning, World! by the mysterious Mrs. D, is a classic children's book. The illustrations were rendered superbly, in brilliant and vivid colors, by Eladziem. This is not another “A-B-C” book, or “1-2-3” learner. In fact, what this book teaches best is reading! I find...

Freckles and the True Meaning of Christmas (Freckles the Bunny Series) (Volume 4) by Vickianne Caswell is set against the backdrop of Christmas. Freckles and her friends eagerly look forward to Christmas, mainly for presents. We meet Freckles' whole family in this story; Freckles the...

Circle Dance by Lynne and Valerie Constantine is a beautiful family saga spanning two generations over a perfectly detailed year of their lives. The story centers around two sisters, Theodora and Nicole, who have strong ties with their Greek heritage as well as sharing the...

Learning to accept who you are is an important lesson for everyone to learn. Sherlock, the Cat Who Couldn't Meow by Vickianne Caswell tells the story of a young cat who couldn’t meow, but could do plenty of other special things. Sherlock worked for C.J....

In Annie's Stories by Cindy Thomson, Annie Gallagher only has the stories her father told her when they were together. Now he is gone and she is at the mercy of her uncle. She does not like the way he looks at her, it gives...

Captain Alexandria de Sade was once the captain of Naviwerks chrono-ship #25. After learning the truth about how the company was treating their customers, she turned down a promotion, left the man she loved and disappeared with her ship. Her new plan was to sabotage...

Daniel’s Fork is a dystopian-style novel by Zeecé Lugo. The world as we know it has reverted back to a simpler time, one of lords and villages. In the settlement of Daniel’s Fork, Lord Strongheart has passed away, leaving an opening for a new lord....

Loving Josie by A.D. Ellis is a breathtaking love story about a battered woman, Josie Decker. Josie lived her life as an unloved, unwanted creature in her house. No one loved her and she has accepted that, but she wants to live a free life...

The titular book of the Kingdom Within series by Samantha Gillespie is a fun adventure from start to finish. Turning eighteen has never been harder. Princess Meredith is being pressured to marry Prince Ethan, a powerful but completely foreign man, upon her 18th birthday. Danger...