Alfonzo by S.W. Frank is the first book in the Alfonzo book series. This series follows a young gangster named Alfonzo Diaz. In the first book, we learn about Diaz's gangster ways and his mental battle about keeping up with the street life and going...

Author Robert E. Hirsch creates a mixture of paranormal, crime drama, dark fantasy, horror, and suspense in his book Contrition. The setting is a small town in Mississippi, close to the Gulf Coast; the culture is French and Slavic. Brother Placidus was filled with fear...

The Ballad of Llewellynn was written by Robert Rowen. The Prologue sets the scene for this amazing tale. Arthur was a child playing hide and seek with his father when a group of armed men broke through the door and murdered both his parents. They...

Neighborwood: Earth Literacy for Kids by April Manning supports the cause of 'going green,' which exposes young readers to earth literacy. It speaks about recycling of various materials and diversity of communities. It is more of an educational journey for children, exposing them to the...

There are many variations of the classic tale of The Tortoise and The Hare, and this version by Jerry Pinkney is one of the most adorable I've seen. Instead of using the words, Pinkney uses his awesome illustrations to tell this story. There is a...

A lawyer who makes his living by bringing lawsuits against the Los Angeles police department and a bystander are shot on one of the Angels Flight trolley cars. Detective Hieronymus Bosch and his team get called out of rotation to run the investigation. The city...

If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the bright lights of Broadway, you really need to get your hands on Lloyd Burlingame's memoir. Set, Lights,& Lunacy is the fascinating tale of Lloyd's experience as a stage designer on Broadway. From the...

Veteran author Lisa Jackson delivers again with the tale of a young woman named Caitlyn Montgomery Bandeaux who wakes up one morning, bloody and confused after a night out at a bar. There's blood all over her bedroom but she has no idea how it...

M. William Phelps has created a true crime read with Bad Girls. This is the true story of Bobbi Jo Smith and her lover, Jennifer Jones. The two women were accused and convicted of the murder of a man in Texas. His bed-ridden mother was...

When Irene, a young girl in her early teens, moves across the world to Normandy, the rugged beauty of the land captivates her. She loves everything about it, including a handsome local named Ishmael. However, a local toy maker has a dark and mysterious past,...

Now, I have to admit that realistic historical fiction books are not in my top few genres. If I read a historical fiction, I prefer it to be a naughty Victorian or Regency romance. However, Hawk Quest by Robert Lyndon may have just turned me...

Persephone is the exciting first book in the intriguing Daughters of Zeus series by Kaitlin Bevis. Other than living with her strange name, Persephone believes she lives a typical life for a teenager. She goes to school and spends her days with her best friend...

The Little Book of Social Media Marketing for Translators by Nicole Y. Adams is an informative book not only for translators but for any small business owners who want to learn more about social media marketing. The book explains what social media is, how to...

Plaid Tidings is a new read by a trusted author Mia Marlowe. Lord Alexander Mallory wins a castle in a game of chance. But he is unaware that, along with the castle, he has also won a bride. Lucinda McOwen is betrothed to the Lord...

Rachel Knight is back, and this time Rachel and the rest of her trio, Bailey and Toni, are off on a Caribbean adventure. Intending to relax and get some sun, imagine the girls' surprise when they have to solve a crime along the way! With...

First of all, this review may be a little biased. I am, after all, one of the most devoted bloggers to all things Steampunk! That being said, I ADORED the Red Plague Affair. It took me a long time to warm up to book one...

Jeffery Deaver can always be counted on to bring readers a thriller that will keep them on the edge of their seats. This is a review of The Kill Room, the eleventh book in the Lincoln Rhyme series; the format is audio and read by...

Dr. Makenzie Holder has been working in the ER Trauma Unit for the last six months. Trying to keep a low profile, she opted to work the night shift. Her life consists of work, and trying to stay safe because of someone dangerous from her...

Callie Taylor is murdered and she expects to be sent straight to heaven or, worryingly, hell. Surprisingly, she ends up in Abramsville, Dallas. She tries to go back to her hometown, but she cannot go beyond the city’s limit. Her life as a ghost there...

No Take Backs by Kelli Maine is a short novella in the Give and Take series. It occurs between books one and two, so it is something that you would want to read before you get on to book two. This book was extremely short,...