Acts of Hope is a work of fiction in the historical, interpersonal drama, religious theme, and emotive fiction sub-genres, and was penned by author Martin Elsant. Written as Part 2 of The Inquisition Trilogy, this work is the sequel to Acts of Faith. Working as...

The world of art during the Italian Renaissance was primarily a man’s world. Women had a set place in society and that didn’t include the artist’s studio – at least, not a respectable woman. When young Celeste Gabriele’s life turns from riches to poverty and...

Leza's Memoirs: Beating the Odds is a work of non-fiction which is written in the memoir and autobiographical style by author Richard L. Leza Sr. Best described as a memoir with a message, the author recounts some of the most pivotal experiences of his life...

Mr. Squirrel Finds A Treasure: A Grumpy the Iguana and Green Parrot Adventure is a well-written children’s book penned by Susan Marie Chapman and illustrated by Natalia Loseva. A group of animal friends wakes up to find litter in their neighborhood. When Mr. Squirrel finds...

Abbie Burgess: Courageous Kids (The Lighthouse Lamps Series) is a thoughtful book written by Wanda Kay Knight. It is inspired by the true story of the legendary Abbie Burgess. Once upon a time, Abbie lived with her parents and siblings at the Matinicus Rock Lighthouse....

Productive Intuition: Connecting to the Subtle by AdaPia d’Errico explores an area of our strength that most people are hardly aware of, a part of our consciousness that holds the power to propel us towards meaningful and realistic choices and towards success. It is the...

Through his historical fiction novel, Sycamore Drive, Charles Michael Casper explores unpleasant truths, but in this case with a focus on the long-term ramifications of priestly pedophilia on victims, perpetrators, and whistle-blowers. The whistle-blower is a younger priest, Watson, torn by indecision regarding the confidentiality...

Turkey Shoot: He Might Not Be the Terrorist You Expected by Geoffrey Dutton is a conspiracy thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and holding your breath. Mahmoud al Ramadi was a simple 23-year-old who was caught in a bad place....

Craft Star by Marisha Manning is a unique memoir of one woman’s struggle to create a successful handicraft business. Compiled from a manuscript and mementos discovered by her daughter, Marisa’s story begins with memories of her father’s illness. This is followed by a touching tribute...

Scrub is a little bar of soap that lives on a pink dish in the bathroom. He loves jumping into action during a bath where he slips and slides until every part is clean. He might enjoy bath time but what he enjoys the most...

In Boomerville at Ballymegille by Caroline James, the death of her husband leads Hattie Mulberry back to Hotel Boomerville. Starting anew, Hattie resumes her former position as manager as new residents arrive to experience the wonderful activities that the place has to offer. Better yet,...

'Little Sphinx sat in front of the gate to the city of Thebes holding the keys. She had a question for each traveler that passed by and it was a riddle. The riddle was: 'What has one voice and four feet? He does not speak...

Sam was surprised to hear voices one sunny day when he walked deep into the jungle. He followed the voices and he saw trees cut down, lying on the ground. Oliver the owl's eyes were also round with fear - his home had just crashed...

Angel Land by P.S. Scott is an angelic treat; a story woven with grace, mystery, coming of age, and strength. Gabriel dreams of becoming a Ruling Archangel, but first, he needs to pass the examination to get into the Holy Guild. Only one thing is...

I Carry Your Heart in Mine: Creating a Meaningful Life After the Death of a Spouse by John F. Roskopf and Jill Schoeneman-Parker is a really good book. Based on John F. Roskopf’s real-life experience and written from his heart, he shares his journey from...

A fascinating book about the real life of human resources in organizations is They Did What? Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace by Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell. The authors refer to the book as being part of a new genre, “creative non-fiction”, and it is...

A Red Dress: Murder in the Green Mountain State by G.L. Taylor is the fictionalized memoir of the author, portrayed in the story as Officer Ben Fields, a policeman in Vermont at a time when an absolutely heinous crime rocks the coupled rural towns of...

Nine Strange and Curious Tales of Criminals, Fools, and the Macabre, written by Jeremy Beck, is a unique compilation of short stories. Although it is classified as fiction, several stories are based on real-life incidents in Kentucky. Most likely, these are the stories based on...

An Accidental Witness: To Music History - Putting Socks on the Octopus by C.F. Davinki is an entertaining and engaging book that will interest readers who are passionate about music. It gives a peek into the 'behind the scenes' history of the famous and the...

Beyond Fake News: Finding the Truth in a World of Misinformation by Justin P. McBrayer addresses a topic that’s as current as tomorrow’s news broadcasts. The book starts with the basics: what fake news is, why it exists, its pervasiveness in our society, and the...