Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell is the story of a man who went to war against one of the worst men of all time. This Navy SEAL and his team risked their lives to bring down this man and to restore peace and harmony not...

In Heist School Freshmen by Alan Gallauresi, Angelo gets dumped by his girlfriend, who he has been infatuated with for a long time, and he is being bullied by the infamous troublemaker twins who have just recently returned to town. It’s not exactly the best...

'Creativity: Revealing the Truth about Human Nature' by Efiong Etuk Ph.D. is a book the gives a lot of insights into human nature. It throws light into our innermost selves and it helps those who are looking to reach their full potential and give the...

There were a lot of strange things about Flicker Island, just off of the coast of Davenport, Connecticut. The twins that have suddenly showed up at Davenport High School are acting a little bit strange, too, in Nightmare Island: False Awakening by Stella Drexler. Mia...

In Tax Cut (Jersey Shore Mystery Series) by Michele Lynn Seigfried, readers once again join Chelsey Alton in another adventure. I did not read the first book and did not know there was one until after finishing this book. Tax Cut is really a good...

What is possibly the most rapidly growing religion on the planet might seem a little bit off the beaten path for most people and might cause a great deal of confusion as to what it is and from where Falun Gong originates. Falun Gong: The...

Broken Wing by Anna Klay is a novel about the haunted remains of our past that creeps into the lives of Ray Long and Skye Roosevelt. Ray only wants desperately to escape the memory of his drunk and abusive father by moving to the small...

For decades American women have been living beyond their means and buying things, often on credit, that are nothing more than a luxury. In Purses, Pearls & Pumps: Straight Talk About Women and Finances, Bonita Vinson PhD talks about the end result of living in...

Many of us see people celebrating their 100th birthdays on the news, and we wonder how they were able to reach that age and still look healthy and active. Age to Perfection: How to Thrive to 100, Happy, Healthy, and Wise by Walter N. Gaman,...

How To Publish Your Book by Justin Sachs is a very practical, well-written book that would help any writer become better at their craft as well as understand what needs to be done to be a published author. This book puts things in a perspective...

The Wanderers by Philip Beers centers around three friends, Rob, Jack, and Billy. Rob, as a part of his job duties, disposes of government property that is no longer needed, or is damaged beyond reasonable repair. He has uncovered a scheme to prematurely retire vehicles...

Phantasma by Penelope Reece is about 18-year-old Alphie who thinks she has become haunted when a strange being appears after she messes with a necklace that belonged to her dead grandfather. Alphie has narcolepsy and catalepsy and her memories start when she was six years...

The Crimson Brand: The Phoenix Girls II by Brian Knight is a superb follow-up to the first Phoenix Girls story, but that is exactly what I expected it to be. In this episode, Penny and Zoe are joined by Katie, with Ellen joining the Phoenix...

Rogue: The Streets of Caltania is an action fantasy book written by M.L. Hall. It uses a medieval setting with a hint of magic to explore the way a princess refusing to accept a betrothal affects a city. The primary character in the book is...

Never heard of author John Gilstrap? If you pick up his latest thriller High Treason, you'll never forget the name. Gilstrap positions his hero Jonathan Grave and his partner, Big Guy, against the power of the USA and the Canadian government. When the President's wife...

Travel Forward by Mark Murphy is an inspirational self-help book that uses travel as a metaphor for getting what you want in life. Divided into five sections, this book talks about the ingredients for travelling forward in a positive way in your life using integrity,...

Cherise Holder succumbed to alcoholism when a tragic accident took away her source of happiness. Strongly persuaded by her friend to attend AA meetings, Cherise meets other troubled souls: banker Stuart, cheerleader Greyson, and teenager Araceli. When four of them share their troubles, an unexpected...

Slap, Punch, Kick by Greg Reid is the first of a two-part autobiography which tells the story of a family in a continual cycle of abuse and neglect. The author lived in Canada as a child and, at a very young age, he was exposed...

If you are a leader of any kind in your company and are looking for ways to motivate your workforce and utilize employees to their fullest potential, this book is a great place to start. Human Capital Management: Leveraging Your Workforce for a Competitive Advantage...

I selected John H. Kampmann, Master Builder: San Antonio's German Influence in the 19th Century, by Maggie Valentine, because I was intrigued by the book's description. I had simply assumed that the architecture of San Antonio, up until the last hundred years or so of...