Parenting by Text: Managing Conflict with Teens through the Fine Art of Texting by Mike Lund is a book that every parent should read because the parenting landscape changes, and it does so very quickly. It also changes because the language that contemporary teens speak...

From Us to Me: Israeli Film Between Nationalism and Individually 1964-1994: Volume One the First Directors by Dror Izhar is a non-fiction, compelling study on the evolution of filmmaking in Israel, exploring the impact of sociopolitical realities on the film industry. In this work, the...

Daughter of Winter by Corina Douglas is the first book in the series by the same name. Our main character, Brydie MacKay, is one of those ordinary people until she discovers she’s not. She learns that she has powers and the destiny to destroy an...

Bloody Puzzle is the second book in the Bloody Series by Andrea Merchak. Dr. Daniel Cooper is a charming man who knows how to sell his business and how to lure his victims in. During the daytime, he is a good doctor and by night...

Freya Gates's 5 Steps to Raise An Emotionally Intelligent Child: How to Get Your Kids to Listen to You is an engaging book that gives good insights on how social and emotional development plays an important role in a child's academic success and health. The...

Compare Bear's Double Dare by Kim Linette is a part of the EQ Explorer Book Series and follows the adventurous Danny. The young boy goes for a hike in the woods but loses the trail and becomes disoriented. Whilst searching for the path to lead...

Norway to Washougal: An Unusual History Book Inspired by Homesteaders Anna and Engel Engelsen is a work of non-fiction in the world heritage, history, and culture sub-genres, and was penned by author Susan Tripp. Looking into the author’s own past and ancestral family life as...

Brad Goldfarb’s “You’re Kidding, Right?” is definitely not another book on how to make money investing in stocks and bonds. In fact, he never attempts to give advice on how to make money by investing; rather, it’s the opposite. He tells you what you do...

Brood (Short Sharp Shocks! Book 60) by Mark Anthony Smith is a brief but impactful offering of short horror. The imagery is visceral, punctuated by interesting language and word choices. The author obviously loves wordplay and creating clever sentences, scenes, and moods. The book begins...

Wes, also known as Irish Black, was a stellar detective who got the job done, but his methods were brutal. Once again, he took a life during interrogation, which got him kicked off the police force. This left Kevin behind, his work partner and best...

Grappling to Light: A Book of Poetry by Heather D. Nelson is a brief but impactful collection of poetry about serious subjects such as depression, anxiety, grief, and other emotional and psychological conditions during COVID-19 of 2020 and 2021. It isn't the first pandemic-related volume...

W. P. Osborne has written an encouraging book for children who have lost a loved one. In Away: A Children's Book of Loss, the author gently and tenderly approaches a subject that is much too common today. Osborne uses the theme of a loving father...

Katie’s not very good in PE class. She can’t dribble a basketball; she can’t skip rope without tangling the rope in her legs. The other students laugh at Katie’s attempts. That is until Katie’s teacher introduces yoga to the students. Now, Katie has something she...

Katie Petruzziello's Mighty Mila: An Inclusive Children's Book about an Unstoppable Deaf Girl is about a bright and amazing young girl named Mila. Mila is a creative, smart, and hardworking girl. However, she feels frustrated because her parents are not treating her like a big...

Soulful Holidays by Ciara L. Hill is a beautifully crafted rhyming story that reminisces on the traditions many African American families know and love. The poem instantly sparks nostalgia with references to holiday foods, musical selections, and activities. Then, readers are gently pulled into the...

Finding Charli is a work of fiction in the visionary, mystery, and magical realism subgenres, and it serves as the fourth installment in the Lake Scugog Mysteries series. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Maighread MacKay. In...

Language is beautiful because it's connected to culture, creates connections, and builds unity through expression. There are several languages that I love to hear due to their rhythmic, harmonic sounds like French, Italian, Spanish, and Hindi. These languages are also much simpler in comparison with...

Easy Fast-Food And Cookies Cookbook! by KJ Walt is the second book in the Healthy You series in which the author has created recipes that embody “Delicious DIY Healthy Versions of Foods You Crave!” Walt avoids ingredients that lack the nutritional and digestive value our...

Surprising DIY Droopy Eyelid Lift! by KJ Walt is a book of natural, homemade skin and hair care recipes. As the title promises, there is an eyelid lift technique for individuals who see the effects of what is medically known as ptosis, a condition where...

What is your specific health goal and what are you willing to do to reach your mark? Tough questions? Well, we always need a plan in life, that is if we want to live a healthy, sustainable life. Simple S.A.L.A.D.S.: A Salad Recipe Book with...