Hey! I’m Not a Book! I’m Really… a MONSTER! by Captain HappyLife begins in a way that goes perfectly with the title. The narrator claims that it might look like an ordinary book, but it is, in reality, a monster. The monster wants the reader...

The Threefold Cord by James Alan Anderson is the harrowing tale of three young boys brought up in the rural hinterlands of Manitoba, Canada by an abusive father who was caught up in a religious cult and a mother who was frequently emotionally absent. Twin...

A Perilous Premiere by Gail Meath, the first book in the Stone & Steel Mysteries, is a thrilling read for fans of historical mysteries, suspense, and detective novels. The book depicts two sides of life in California in the late 1930s. Glamorous facades often hide...

The Magic of Children: Reminders for a Happy Life by Jeanne Holmberg is a heartwarming children's picture book that celebrates the invaluable lessons adults can learn from children. While parents and guardians have the responsibility to nurture and raise kids to be kind and loving...

Flowers, Plants and Fascinating Facts: First Reference for Children by Gloria D. Gonsalves is a first-rate educational children’s book. It is enriching and comprehensive, comprising 170 pages, with 2 pages per flower/plant/tree. One page consists of information including interesting and useful facts and, most importantly,...

In his memoir Frightened Pilgrim, James O. Mallon recounts his life journey from Northern Ireland to America, detailing personal and professional experiences across decades. Born in County Armagh, Mallon grew up in a rural Catholic community marked by financial hardship and familial tragedies, including a...

Charlie and Sophie’s Great Escape is a delightful children’s picture book written by Farial English, with illustrations by Patrizia Donaera. It follows the adventurous tale of two dogs, Charlie and Sophie, as they explore their surroundings after a rainstorm. When their owner, Nicky, returns to...

Noah Zark: What Do You Do When Your House Is a Zoo? by Susan Polk Van Dusen is a delightful rhyming picture book for young readers who love animals. Like many young children, Noah prefers animal friends to human ones. Unlike most children, though, his...

The Swim by Jo A. Hiestand is billed as a prequel to her novels featuring the former police detective Michael McLaren. Teenager Michael and his best buddies, Sean and Jamie, are sweltering in a British summer when the idea of a swim in one of...

Yes, Black Men Do Love Black Women by Coach Michael Taylor takes a deep and insightful look at the struggles and strengths within the Black community. Specifically, it covers the challenges Black women face because of societal stereotypes, systemic discrimination, and cultural myths. Michael delves...

This week I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Charles Paul Collins’ historical novel The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone. A fictional account of the lives of real members of the author's family throughout the ages, this book manages to give a compelling insight into the history...

Love Sounds Like is a rhyming picture book by Hannah Jessen Conway. Shepherd, a deaf boy, takes his “super ears” off every night before he goes to sleep. One night, before he takes his “super ears” off, he asks his mother, “What does love sound...

Immerse yourself in a tale about love and family with Shani T. Night's Threads of Love. An extraordinary woman lived in a small town amid the rolling hills of North Carolina. Her name was Gladys, and she was known by everyone around for her craftmanship...

In Search of the Lost Words by Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori is a vibrant and heartfelt graphic novel aimed at young readers navigating the complexities of multilingual and multicultural identities. The story follows Anna, a bilingual protagonist, as she embarks on an imaginative journey to reconnect with...

Heavenly Kids by Jeff Orlowski centers on three young angels—Lucy, Alvin, and Everett—assigned to help Jayden Zielinski, a 12-year-old boy having trouble emotionally following his parents' divorce. Jayden’s insecurities, made worse by issues with his basketball teammates and his father, who is also his coach,...

Lee’s marriage had already been facing challenges, but her husband died before they could get a divorce. During Greg’s funeral, Lee notices a strange woman in attendance. As Lee continues with her new routine, she meets a woman online called Daisy, and later on, she...

Life Stories: Educator, Painter, Pilot, Stained-Glass Artist chronicles the life and times of the author, Dr. Robert (Bob) Canady. From humble beginnings during the depression years of the 1930s, it was a path as rich and varied as it was rewarding. Canady was born on...

Norbu's Secret by Dana Klisanin is a children’s fantasy that raises awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and the natural environment. The narrative follows Lexa and her friends as they confront a crime syndicate intent on destroying natural habitats to make way for...

Crimson Leaves by John Donovan Lambert blends timeless classics with contemporary verses to celebrate love in all its forms. The book offers readers a kaleidoscope of perspectives on romance, from the passionate odes of Shakespeare, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Burns, and Rabindranath Tagore to the...

Her Own Devices by Geoffrey Dutton is an entertaining tale of action and justice set in picturesque Piraeus, Greece. Anna Burmeister, a grieving widow and dedicated mother, channels her pain into a fight against child trafficking after witnessing a young boy’s abduction. Her determination drives...