In The River Nymph by Anne Lovett, Tenny runs away from home, hoping to leave behind all the pain from her childhood. Her brother had gone off to war, never to return home, and Tenny is determined to find him. Tenny wishes to make something...

When we’re young and feeling invincible, unless we have cause, we don’t give a lot of thought to our health, let alone our eyes. That all changes as we age and begin to notice we aren’t seeing as clearly as we once did, or we...

Napoleon’s Secrets to Getting What You Want is a wonderful book with a theme of helping children succeed at something they really want. Author I. St. Auburn Rowe has created a rhyming story worth reciting over and over again. Who can ignore the advice of...

Not that author Nadia Gilkes is preoccupied with death as much as Woody Allen, but something in Woke Up Dead will make us ponder on the lessons of dying that will make us appreciate life more. This lighthearted novella is not a zombie story, but...

Undomesticated: She Had No Remorse is a work of intense murder mystery fiction penned by author Gary Smith. This third instalment in the series sees us return to the antics of investigative reporter Warren Steelgrave for a new case and the return of some familiar...

Water Lily Dance is a novel mixing contemporary and historical stories and was penned by author Michelle Muriel. Set in both 2014 and 1865, we meet women in search of a better life for themselves, all of whom are connected by the romantic art and...

In Fightgirl, author Tony Clark takes us to Sharpsburg, Ohio where we meet Peggy Devlin, a struggling young lawyer; Jessie Strick, the heroine, a girl of many talents; and the evil, rich Mayor Hackman and mob boss Bazzano. Jessie arrives in town with a lot...

In Bleecker Street by Ted Lampron, in the summer of 1890, in the crime-ridden streets of New York, a drunken old seaman staggers out of a rundown bar. He is invited into an alley by a prostitute, and that is where he meets his gruesome...

I have never before embarked on reading a trilogy, and I might not have lasted the experience if it weren’t for the excellence of Carl Lakeland’s writing. What an amazing imagination Lakeland has, one that steers clear of anything predictable. So refreshing. Each book stands...

In the introduction to Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life: A Memoir, Lewis Kempfer tells readers what his book is not: “It’s not a typical memoir that focuses on one event, nor is it an autobiography, chiefly because I’m not a celebrity....

A Man Called Smith by Tanya E. Williams is the story of John Smith, a WWII veteran who leads a lonely life after the death of his wife. He and Violet were married for just three years and he felt he never had enough time...

The Mega Awesome Notebook by Kevin Minor is an awesome graphic novel about an equally awesome graphic novel. It tells the story of a teenage cartoonist whose drawings come to life through a radioactive cloud of awesomeness after he accidentally microwaves his notebook at breakfast....

At the Very Heart and Soul (A Common-Sense Guide to Appreciation and Gratitude for Couple Relationships) by Timothy N. Gocke is a non-fiction self-help book that would appeal most to married couples looking to improve their relationship through appreciation and gratitude. The author not only...

You Got This: How To Wean Off Opioids, Street Drugs and Prescription Medication with Little to No Withdrawal Symptoms by Dan Knudsen is a highly informative self-help book that is easy to read and inspiring. With the help of the natural herbal remedy Kratom, he discusses...

Enjoy Heavenly Living Now: Become Childlike is a work of guidance and advice on Christian living, and was penned by author Daniel Green. In this alternative perspective approach to keeping one’s faith, the author encourages readers to re-access the childlike mindset of their youth when...

PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) therapist Robert Kingston was at his twice-a-week meeting with his supervisor, Owen Block. When Block was called out of the office and did not return, Robert started to read some patient files on Owen’s laptop. Soon, he discovered falsified information. The...

Frame Shop: Critiquing Another Writer Can Be Murder by Donald J. Bingle is a fascinating murder mystery. Harold Ackerman thinks he is a great writer, his latest Cat mystery is the best thing he has ever written but convincing the members of the Pleasant Meadows...

Infernal Gates by Michael Jack Webb is an enthralling supernatural tale, the age-old battle between good and evil. A plane goes down just after takeoff, killing all except one passenger - Ethan. A bus explodes, killing all but one passenger – Avner. Alec and Donald...

Bedtime for Picco Puppy is a children’s animal picture book written by Michael Wong and illustrated by Arkhan Studio. When the sun goes down, it’s getting close to bedtime for Picco Puppy and his sister, Poppy, but they’re still busy playing games. When their mom...

Elizabeth Dunlap’s The Born Vampire series is an exciting and thrilling read. The story begins with born vampire Lisbeth going on the run after breaking vampire law. She develops relationships along the way with Knight, a lone werewolf, Arthur, the vampire hunter who was sent...