Ozzy Ox Stands Against Socks is a children’s picture book written by Callen Kropp with illustrations by Emily Erickson Hagen. During the winter, the oxen in the land of Ox dress in warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold weather. Unfortunately, little Ozzy does...

In Moon Spirit by Fred Gracely, we are introduced to Max Berger, a boy without a past whose present is rather awful. Life in Helpren Municipal Orphanage is hopeless and dreary and, in addition to being prey to bullies, he's also plagued by bizarre waking...

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...

Elizabeth M. Jones’s Becoming an Empowered Survivor offers an inspiring roadmap for individuals seeking to heal from the lasting impacts of trauma and abuse. Drawing from her own experiences, Jones weaves personal anecdotes, insightful reflections, and practical advice together, creating a resource that is both...

David Stordahl's 401(k) Basics: A Short Guide to Understanding Your Investment Plan is a refreshingly accessible entry into the often complex world of retirement planning. This guide on business and finance seeks to clarify the 401(k) plans that have significant financial importance for more than...

Questions about God and Life I Wish My Grandchildren Had Asked features Ezra Stuyvesant responding to deep spiritual inquiries with clear, practical explanations. He explains emotions like anger and worry as ego-driven illusions masking the divine self and champions prayer and meditation for reconnecting with...

Fantasy books have to be pretty good to hold my attention, and I have to say, My Sparkling Misfortune: Book One of The Lakeland Knight Series, is just such a book. From the very first sentence to the last page, this short book held my...

I was eager to read this book. I think it is because I am a military brat and wanted to be drawn back into that life.....and what an interesting "life" this was! This author has a great skill at penning a different, yet capturing, read!...

This high fantasy adventure is full of surprises, kingdoms uniting, kings to be crowned, royal intrigues and marriages. It also has the usual betrayals, tragedies and revenge. It was an easy read; I finished it in one day. It is well done and makes you...

Marge Christensen finds her husband, Gene, dead in their garage, slumped over the steering wheel of his still running BMW. Since Gene had recently learned of a terminal illness, the police rule the death a suicide, but Marge isn’t ready to believe Gene killed...

When Leesa's mother was pregnant with her, she was bitten by a one-fanged vampire. Her mother acted very strangely and drove her father away. The one constant in Leesa's life was her brother Bradley. Bradley, however, is missing. So, she decides to attend the same...

Prophecy Moon is a fantasy love story. The tale began with Travis enjoying his life with his wife...the sun was shining, he had a good job and they lived in a nice house. He was content until a knock on the door; an old woman...

"Curiosity with a Capital S" by Tonya Trimble is written with the 8-12 year olds in mind, but I feel even adults would enjoy this book. It’s the story of Tracy Newton who in the process of moving from her home to a condo finds...

"A Vision of Lucy" by Margaret Brownley is the third and last book of the 'Rocky Creek Series'. Not having read the first two books, I can advise the reader that this book stands well by itself as a delightful read. Lucy Fairbanks longs for...

Meet Alex, a twenty-five year old middle school teacher. She is fiercely independent and stubborn to boot. She has always felt as though she could tell when someone was upset, lying, or telling the truth, you know, just that gut feeling. What if the gut...

For readers who don't like to get into long novels, "Paraskavedekatriaphobia" (fear of Friday the 13th) may be the ideal read. Author James Driscoll takes the reader on many journeys and most of them are dark journeys, journeys that most of us hope we will...

In the future society presented in this story, the world has been nearly destroyed and the survivors have to spend all their lives in cramped silos only getting to go outside to do the brutal work of cleansing the earth. What better way to make...

It’s February of 1970 and in South Orange, New Jersey, Seven year old Flynn O'Shea likes living in her parents' apartment which is located above the bar they own and manage. Flynn is the youngest of the three O'Shea children Maeve being the oldest and...

"Familiar Origins” is science fiction story about a universe ruled by powerful dragons who submit themselves only to the supreme Creator. The universe is divided into the Debellos and the Turei factions. It is also a story of magic and of mankind. The Debellos are...

Matthew had magical powers but he couldn’t understand why. But then he started liking his magic and decided to keep the secret to himself because he didn’t know what people would think. And it was when he was with his friend who was in a...