The Modern Man: Short Stories is a work of fiction penned by author Vikas Parihar in the drama, anthology, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. This collection of five stories delves into the complexities of the human mind,...

Erica and Magnus Winthrop were a wealthy Caribbean couple who also ran the only mega-church in Barracuda Cove. They were the epitome of influence, class, and godliness. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, behind the curated exterior lay dark secrets. Erica was a perpetual victim of...

The Making of Genevieve is a slice-of-life drama novel by Judy Lannon. On her deathbed at the age of ninety-four, Genevieve Austin reminisces about her past as a young woman in the early 1940s. She recalls that one special night all those decades ago with...

The Blackened Yonder is a work of fiction in the dark fantasy, adventure, thriller, and horror subgenres, and it forms the opening novel in the Planar Lost series. The work is best suited to the adult reading audience. Penned by author J. Gibson, the story...

The Ember Reach: Planar Lost by J. Gibson is a riveting blend of epic fantasy and horror. The story transports us to the imaginary universe of Planar Lost. Karis Valjyre, a private examiner of illegitimate affairs, wakes up to find her city of Imbredon invaded...

This Day I Hold Dear by Ellissa Schwartz offers a tender affirmation of the unconditional nature of a parent’s love for a child and a timely reminder to parents to treasure every moment of the here and now because those beloved children do not stay...

The Platinum Sword and the Kingdom of Reveal is a work of fiction in the fantasy, action, and adventure subgenres. It is best suited to adult readers owing to scenes of violence. Penned by author team Cherry-Ann Carew and Dean Antoniou, this action-packed novel thrusts...

In A Trace of Romance by Ann Swann, Laynie Connor goes through her routine pre-Valentine Day business at her flower shop with a lot on her mind. Her shop in Beach Way, Oregon, makes a profit - thanks to word-of-mouth - but she feels like...

ALAM Beginnings is a work of fiction penned by author Akil O. Smith in the science fiction, adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience and contains some moderate violence and strong language. Readers are introduced to a harrowing...

Not Nicholson: The Story of a First Daughter, An Adoption Search and Reunion Memoir is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, personal heritage, and identity subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Author Ann Haralambie takes readers on her personal...

Treat yourself to a collection of inspirational poems with Vikas Parihar's The Poems and The Poet. The book opens with "Sorrow and Happiness," an illuminating poem that shows how we can find the light in our darkest times through empathy and understanding. "I, Me, and...

Dervla returns from her New Orleans vacation to learn that her long-time boyfriend and business partner, Emil, is leaving her for another woman. Heartbroken and outraged, she finds solace in the unconditional support of Emil's grandmother, Lula, and his great-aunt, Mari, also known as the...

The Realm of Gods is penned by author Glen Dahlgren in the epic fantasy, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres, and is the third novel of The Chronicles of Chaos series. The work is intended for young adult readers. This immersive tale takes readers to a...

When I read A River in My Heart, a collection of 71 poems by Vikas Parihar, I immediately realized what’s been missing from my reading choices for several decades now. What a superb pleasure to discover not only a prolific poet but an excellent one....

A well-seasoned adage playfully proclaims that men are born with two heads and only enough blood to run one at a time. Never has that been more true than in the case of Tucker Blue, the indefatigably single-minded and unwittingly charming anti-hero of Jack Dancer’s...

Despite the sad state of affairs in America and the world at large, laughter and happiness are possible, as shown in Laugh Out Loud by Jack Daly. There are numerous benefits to laughter, which cleanses the mind and invigorates the body. Laughter acts as a...

Anderson “Andi” Elizabeth Sullivan, a veterinarian from Atlanta, had kicked her love life to the curb after her last relationship. Her best friend Jess’s efforts to fix her up with blind dates only strengthen her resolve to stay away from love. When a successful movie...

Birdie and her father moved to Fenske Lake in Minnesota to start a new chapter in their lives in Ember of the Woods by Christene Kamberis. Upon arriving at their cabin, they realized it wasn't what they had expected, and Birdie was devastated. She missed...

Celiac Mom is a must-read memoir. In it, Ann Campanella talks about her little daughter, Sydney, who suffered health issues such as frequent stomachaches after eating, bloating, constipation, trouble sleeping, and delayed growth. Ann tried to understand what was wrong with her daughter's health, but...

The Path Beneath Her Feet by Janis Robinson Daly, the second book in the Path series, is set in the 1930s-40s. Fifty-seven-year-old Eliza Edwards cannot find a position appropriate for her experience as a medical doctor. Olga Povitsky, Eliza's friend and partner, will join a...