It is never easy being different. Someone who knows that well is Aaron, a young boy who lives in the country of Premium. He is the only one who is green, round, and short, while everyone else is tall and purple. This makes things difficult...

Seer Stone by Donna Banta is a murder mystery about Matt Ryan, a private detective, and his new employee, Carrie Zimmerman, an ex-Mormon. Robert McKay Christiansen, known as Bob, is killed. He was an antique collector of Mormon memorabilia that once belonged to Brigham Young....

The Great Animal Race: A Chinese Zodiac Tale for the Lunar New Year by Paula Zhou is an updated twist on this centuries-old tale. The Chinese Zodiac is divided into a twelve-year cycle, where an animal represents each year. The emperor decides to celebrate his...

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Deeds: A Memoir of a World Citizen Diplomat by Lois Ann Nicolai is a continuation of the fantastic work Nicolai has accomplished in the second half of her incredible life, promoting the causes of world peace and global cooperation. Book three outlines...

Stumble and Fall (A Legacy of Silence Book 2) is a thriller by Amy Rivers. Kate discovered a sex trafficking ring in her hometown of Alamogordo. She had lost her position as a school psychologist and opened a private practice. Kate picks up clues from...

Render Me Bountiful is a collection of inspiring poetry by Pamela K. Yarborough. It is divided into Rhapsody, Stars and Dust, and Labyrinth. I find the poem Butterfly particularly uplifting, celebrating one of the wonders of nature as follows, "Tall Ivory towers, meteorite showers/ Amazed...

Keith Stoeckeler’s picture book, The Sparkly Bun, is a clever way to teach young readers not only about being creative and using their imagination but also about building their self-esteem and being comfortable with who they are. The story is told in simple language so...

Jennifer Collins has taken a subject that is dear to any mother’s heart. Wonders in the Waves catches the reader's attention from the first page and holds their attention to the very last. The topic of adoption is a very sensitive subject, especially when there...

From Ashes to Afterlife: A Skeptic's Journey by R.J. Kaufman presents a captivating and thought-provoking non-fiction account that chronicles a series of life-altering experiences. Through a collection of personal anecdotes, Kaufman shares encounters with a spectral apparition, premonitions, shared nightmares, and compelling photographic evidence, all...

Phoebe Chen is an eight-year-old girl who loves to solve mysteries. She wants to become a detective like her father. To improve her investigative skills, she reads and rereads Nancy Drew books. Phoebe has two friends, Luana Porcello and Becky Marshal. One day, after finishing...

Panther's Snowy Christmas is a children's picture book by Vivian Zabel. Complemented by colorful illustrations from Athalie Genesis, the story follows the adventures of a black cat named Panther. It's nearing Christmas, and Katie is helping her father string the lights along the tree when...

Edmond Raines may have left the life of a protector behind but a recent tragedy gravitates him back to familiar surroundings as he prepares himself for the inevitable reckoning that must come. With the help of his trusted teacher, he tracks down the people that...

Atonement by Marie Huguette and Susanne Lee Matthews revolves around Anca Cole, a Boston bartender disillusioned by her urban life, who returns to her Salem roots to care for her injured Aunt Selma and protect her family's threatened heritage. Propelled by her aunt's prophecy, Anca...

The Promise of Justice: A Love Story by J. Jaye Gill is a compelling contemporary romance about forgiveness and justice. This engrossing drama centers on Regina, who endured a terrible crime but kept it secret from everyone, even her loved ones, for seven years. She...

No, You're Crazy by Jeff Beamish tells the story of Ashlee Sutton, a troubled teenager diagnosed with Cotard's syndrome, a condition in which sufferers believe they are dead. She claims to be clairvoyant, a psychic, which is seen as another of her delusions for...

Winter Solstice by Corina Douglas is a historical fantasy romance that follows the story of the winter goddess Cailleach and her mate Tritus. It also serves as a prequel to the Daughter of Winter series. Cailleach, a goddess, and Tritus, a mortal, have found love...

The Treason of Betsy Ross: A Woman of the Revolution Novel by Wendy Long Stanley is set in 18th-century Philadelphia where Betsy forges her independence while working for John Webster at an upholstery shop. As the Townshend Duties stir up political activism, Betsy, a Quaker,...

Violet Cleveland is an ex-military woman who has recently opened her own security services company. Raised by a mother who lives in a hippie commune, Violet has mixed feelings about Daisy, who detests anything to do with the corporate world. After Violet and her team's...

Lynne Kennedy's The Tree of Lost Secrets is a fascinating historical novel inspired by actual people, places, and events. In 2018, Helen Ainsley is a bestselling mystery writer who returns to her homestead, Ainsley Hill Farm, in Brattleboro, Vermont, to revitalize her writing. The farm...

The Magic of Misty Nook: A Magical Misty Nook Festival by Christine Skippins, the fourth book in the series, is a funny and engaging read for children and adult animal lovers alike. The elves that live in magical Misty Nook love to arrange a festival...