Helium Heart is a heartbreaking tale of the bond between a young boy and his dog, as written by Dan Absalonson. Never before have I read a tale of such sadness, as the boy’s dog, Rusty, which has lived such a full and happy life,...

The Forest Trail by Dan Absalonson follows a young boy named Nolan. Nolan goes on a camping trip with his brother and his brother's friends. But then they realize that they have no matches, and if they're going to make s'mores, matches are important. Nolan's...

In I Want Superpowers by Steven Bereznai, sixteen-year-old Caitlin Feral undergoes the greatest challenge of her life to define her place in an evolved, dystopian, and segregated world. It is set against the backdrop of a dystopian world where humans (Dregs) and super-powered people (Supergenics)...

“There he was again, the bum who always stared at me on the subway. I hated everything about him: his white hair tucked behind a purple bandanna, his ratty black tank top hiding none of his Rambo physique, his stonewashed denim cut offs that were...

The Last Butterscotch by Dan Absalonson is an exciting story that follows a young boy named Henry Jr. Henry Jr.'s mother breeds kittens. She told Henry Jr. that he could have any cat that doesn't sell. One day, Henry Jr. comes running in from the...

Child's Play is a literary fiction coming-of-age mystery written by Nancy Swing. Each of them was stunned by the news of the accident. That Mary Margaret Gravesly, one of the society matrons of Lewiston, should be found dead in her Mercedes, the buttery-yellow color of...

Jesus in Our Time by Nilanjana Sanyal is an insightful and beautiful story about one woman’s spiritual journey, a story that captures the political and social issues of contemporary society with forensic clarity. When the story begins, the reader is introduced to a couple having...

My Secrets by Oleg Borysiuk teaches young readers about many different animals. It is listed in alphabetical order, and gives facts about every animal. Did you know that flamingos are actually born white, not pink? Or did you know that bears have 42 teeth? Or...

Lolli and the Magical Kitchen: Meditation Adventures for Kids by Elena Paige is a delightful way to teach children how to find calmness through meditative techniques. In this book, Lolli and Liquorice talk directly to children, taking them on fun-filled adventures to the Land of...

Jesus, Angels, and Very Special Saints: A Story Book to Color by Rhonda Paglia teaches young readers about Jesus, angels, and many well known saints. The book describes Jesus's life, from how an angel appeared to Mary to how Jesus died on the cross. The...

The Fat Man Gets Out Of Bed (Collected Shorter Stories) by Michael Lynes has 13 broad-based literary works for readers. Some are readable and enjoyable, and some might need another angle of perspective to understand them. That said, Lynes’ skill in terms of prose and...

This is a subject that most people don’t think really concerns them. Most people probably don’t have a real need to have a law changed. Indeed, they probably don’t know they even have this power. We are used to living in our society and doing...

Deadly Serious: Terror is no Laughing Matter by A.J. Thibault is a dark comedy that follows “poor little rich boy”Jon Goodis as he tries to come to terms with what his role in life should be. With his father being a wealthy and successful CEO...

In reading T-Shaped Marketing for Authors by Kim Staflund, I could tell right away that a wealth of value would be included in the book. The contents focus mainly on the marketing end of book publishing, with different strategies to use for book promotion and...

Excitement, pure delight, and an emotional adventure await the reader in this thrilling contemporary romance, The Art of Enchantment by MA Clarke Scott. Clio wants only one thing: to complete her PhD program, hence fulfilling one of her father’s greatest wishes for her. But then...

Motherhood Martyrdom & Costco Runs is a nonfiction collection of humorous stories about life, written by Whitney Dineen. The author is the mother of two young daughters who do not treat her as the queen she had always expected her children to treat her as,...

Life Cycles — Relationships by Neil Killion is a well-researched nonfiction book that responds to the questions: How do our life cycles affect the depth of our relationships? Can we harness the cycles of our lives in a way that strengthens our relationships? Inspired by...

Jake is Different, written by Rosita Bird, follows a young boy named Jake. Jake has autism and he is starting school for the first time. Going to school is a different experience for Jake, and he doesn't like the noise the children make. Jake doesn't...

Tales of Mr. Snuggywhiskers: The Spring Tales is a children’s book about a special friendship between a long lineage of mice and their humans, written by C.F. Crawford and illustrated by L.H. Crawford. Mr. Snuggywhiskers is a happily married mouse who has many dreams. Lately,...

Death by Chowdah (The Shipwreck Cafe Mysteries) by Donna Walo Clancy is a brilliantly clever sleuth mystery that includes murder, lost treasure, and hauntings. Jay has bought a lighthouse on Cape Cod and intends to turn part of it into a restaurant and bar. After...