All her life Callie has felt like a failure, not worthy of the affection of her grandmother or anyone else for that matter. Part of that came from the fact that her father took off the minute he found out her mother was pregnant, and...

Dutch Connection: The Jewish Saga From Spain to America by Paulo Carneiro is a historical book that chronicles the saga of the Jews moving from Spain to America. This is a tale of resilience beginning with the ousting of the Jews from Spain in 1492...

The title of Leslee Koritzke’s book - Pour a Glass: The Wine and Drink Pairing Guide for Terrible Writing - pretty much sums up what it is about. What it does not mention, however, is that you may spill a lot of the wine you...

Stumbling Stoned is the opening book in The Patchwork Prince series by A. Van Wyck, an urban fantasy featuring an unusual character, a world of drugs and magic, cannibalism, and an adventure of love. Readers are introduced to a hilarious character who claims to know...

A Clatter of Chains is a powerful opening in The Waking Worlds series by A. Van Wyck. An epic fantasy, this book's merits include its deadpan banter and gritty narrative, and the well-imagined and meticulously developed characters. This book has exceptional characters and my most...

In Whitechapel, ladies of the night are cautious because of the recent murders attributed to a killer they are calling Jack the Ripper, but in an orphanage across town, Alexia is not thinking of that, only that she has finally found the man of her...

TruthSeer is the third book in The TruthSeer Archives by Mike Shelton, a great story in the genre of young adult fantasy. We are introduced to Shaeleen, a young girl with an unusual gift. She has the gift of knowing when someone is lying. But...

Adventures of Edwin and Albert: The Missing Crystals by Mariah Sebastien and Atticus Sebastien is a children’s adventure story. At 80 years old, Edwin is setting off on his very last trip in a spaceship and, as the journey begins, so does a new one...

A Life Worth Living: The Journey of an Authentic Soul by Carla Feagan is the autobiography of Carla’s life journey. Being born on a British air force base in Singapore, Carla holds two citizenship of two countries. In A Life Worth Living, Carla Feagan takes...

Persimmon Takes on Humanity is the first book in The Enlightenment Adventures by Christopher Locke and it is both inspirational and thoughtful, a great story that will undoubtedly be hailed by animal lovers. It awakens a deep sense of compassion in readers for animals that...

Winslow: The Lost Hunters by David Francis Curran is a mystery that follows Winslow Doyle, a retired wilderness guide who has removed himself from public life following the death of his beloved wife, Lomahongva. His self-imposed exile and existence off the grid end when a...

Wall Of Doom: The Princess Maura Tales by Abigail Keam is a fantasy romance that will take the reader on a journey to another world where magic and reality might not be so different. Although I am not a big fan of fantasy, novels like...

Lacy struggles with the idea of going home after a fantastic summer with her aunt and uncle, their deck hand and the at-risk boys who sail with them to learn responsibility and team work in Love Waits by Judah Knight. Lacy will miss Kerrick desperately,...

Discover the joy of chanting in the entrancing spiritual book, Kirtan: The Art and Ecstasy of Chanting by Divya Prabha. Chanting is as ancient as the earth, yet many are unaware of its powerful healing benefits. Explore ways to cleanse negative thoughts, unhealthy habits, and...

The year is 2128, and humanity has achieved the dream of settling on Mars. Rubicon, a scientific settlement, has survived from the exciting first days to the humdrum of everyday life in a scientific community, managing to move along despite decreasing support from Earth. They...

Ullr's Fangs by Katharine Wibell is book 2 in The Incarn Saga. Although I have not read the previous novel in the series, I had very little problem catching up with the story line and falling in love with the characters. I especially loved Lluava;...

As a professional concierge, Steve Sims is in the business of helping people achieve their dreams. He shares his techniques of success in his book, Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen. More than just another inspirational and motivating book, in Bluefishing Sims has provided...

David Cornish's 1980: The Emergence of HIV is a novel of historical fiction that begins with an introduction to the titular virus 14 million years prior on an East African island, and continues in a chronological and detailed timeline to its proliferation in the 1980s...

I love books that, while telling a great story, make me think about life and its realities in a serious way and Sculptor Boy: The Journal of Jack McRose by Chris Craig is one such book, with the narrative centered on a strong character. Jack...

Who knew that birds sat on top of the genealogical tree of life? They reign in Mrs. PJ Wigglesworth: The Dancing Spy, a children’s adventure by M.W. Dutton. Penelope Wigglesworth is a shy, clumsy Atlantic Puffin who yearns to be a dancer. After accepting an...