The tagline for Calkwalk to Murder by MK Scott is “A baking show stirs up a lot more than batter,” and that is the perfect description of this fun and easy to read mystery. As soon as the crew and contestants arrive at the picturesque...

As I read the last few pages of this courageous memoir, A Saint and a Sinner, I was overcome with a profound sadness that a man who’d fought so hard to win control over his various addictions and was helping so many people made one...

My Best Pal: The Awesome Ethan is a children’s adventure picture book written by Karlene Stewart and Jason Stewart, and illustrated by Safia Sharif. Jason’s best friend is his teddy bear, Ethan. The two of them go just about everywhere -- except to school. Jason’s...

Counterpunch: The Story of a World Champion Boxer is a work of fiction in the sporting, interpersonal drama, and action sub-genres, and was penned by author Chris Shaw. Written for mature reading audiences due to the presence of some scenes of violence, inside and outside...

Alamo Tree: The History Tree Series, Volume 1 is an educational picture book for children written by Tana S. Holmes and illustrated by Mahfuja Selim. The author is an educator and lover of nature who uses story trees to ignite an interest in history in...

Fifty Years Inside An Artist's Mind: The Journal of Athena Tacha by Athena Tacha chronicles the artist's journey from 1969 - 2019 and her search to find her way with the help of cosmology and the natural world. Spanning fifty years, the author's fascination with...

Nicky is a very special puppy. He’s different. Well, only physically he’s different. He doesn’t have a paw on one of his rear legs. But that doesn’t hold him back. He’s still full of energy and lots of love. Only thing is, his mommy’s breeder...

Dreaming of sugarplums and all things sweet? Well, if you have a parent who loves to bake, and who loves to have you help with the baking, then you’re bound to have the most delicious sweet dreams ever. Imagine dancing with gingerbread men, or sliding...

Magical Crimes Unit: The Scarecrows of New York by M. W. Fowler is the story of Zachary Fright, a brilliant detective with the Magical Crimes Unit. He has no fear – unless it’s an undead clown, then all bets are off. His first case is...

Maiden of Flowers is the first novel in The Flower Saga by Makayla Love. Princess Orchid and her brother Prince Jasper are orphaned and living under the care of Beauregard Claude, the Comte du Papilio. Now that Jasper is the King, Orchid’s only concern is...

Stuck in F*ck: The Aftermath of After-A$$ How to Unf*ck Your Parental Past is a work of non-fiction created in the form of a picture book for adults and was penned by author Michael A. Brown. As the title suggests, this short work uses explicit...

“A perfect life starts with learning how to eat healthily and intelligently.” I’m sure we’ve all heard that before, or at least something very similar. But the mad rush of life sometimes gets ahead of us and we reach for the nearest, quickest way to...

When Joseph Crew learned that his twin brother Dick was sworn into the army on March 12, 1958, he deliberated whether to stay at home and keep his girlfriend or join Dick in the army and escape the crumbling situation at home. Seventeen-year-old Joseph chose...

Killing Women by Rod Sadler is The True Story of Serial Killer Don Miller's Reign of Terror. Don Miller appeared to everyone to be a devout Christian. A former youth pastor, he had not long graduated from the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice...

Excelsior is the first volume in George Sirois’ young adult sci-fi series, The Excelsior Journey. Welcome to the world of Matthew Peters, an ordinary high school senior who is prone to bullying. He lets his imagination run free by creating webcomics. His online comic, Excelsior,...

Roommates: The Trials and Tribulations of Cohabitation by Sam Bracey is a fantastic story that resonated with me. In this memoir, the author takes readers on a hilarious ride through his formative years and what it meant for him to live with roommates. Starting with...

Diana Thompson, engaged to Trent Sawyer, had some doubts about their upcoming marriage. Her friend Jenn invited her to her grandparents’ ranch in western North Carolina over the Thanksgiving weekend to give her time to sort out her feelings. Diana was the daughter of a...

You’re Pulling My Leg! Junior by Allen Wolf is an excellent game for families to play together, weaving creativity, storytelling, communication, and bluffing skills. The game is simple; a player picks a card and selects one of the three topics. They then flip a coin...

Panda Pediatrician is a children's book written by Hilary Smith and illustrated by Vova Kirichenko. Celebrations for the children's 100th day of school have arrived. The children discuss the massive planning of this special day, from decorations and supplies to catering and invitations. All of...

Black Oak: The Loveless Chronicles is an urban fantasy novel written by Titus Murphy. It was called the Great War, and immortals and humans alike were arrayed against the Jackals, lupine creatures with an infinite capacity for violence and massing in overwhelming numbers. The witches...