A beautiful, beautiful read. That is what I thought when I finished Among the Olive Groves, the newest book by author Chrissie Parker. Written in a split style, the story simultaneously follows Elena Petrakis, a woman living on the Greek island of Zakynthos in the...

I must admit that the title Jupiter and Gilgamesh intrigued me. Then when I read the subtitle, A Novel of Texas and Sumeria, I had to throw out my preconceptions and wonder what Texas and Sumeria had in common. More than I originally thought. Jupiter...

War Babies by Richard Pells covers well-trodden territory, but does so with a difference. America and the world went through a transformative period in the 1960s and 1970s. The history of this time has been written about extensively, but most of it has been told...

New Reason New Way: How My Skepticism Changed My Art by Andy Eppler is an autobiographic book about the artist’s journey from his childhood to the present day, and into becoming an artist as part of The Prairie Scholars band with his wife, Jessica. The...

Selfish Little Bob, Selfish No More! was written by Joyce Mitchell and illustrated by Emily Zieroth. It was Little Bob the rabbit’s fifth birthday. He was a very selfish fellow, never saying thank you and only thinking of himself. His mother wondered when he would...

Button (Volume 1) by Joyce Mitchell is a delightfully charming story of the pup Button who is playmate to Buffy, the young girl of the family. The dog goes to doggie school and is also self sufficient in that he knows how to get breakfast...

Align With The Wild: Increase Your Wealth and Improve Your Well-Being by Elizabeth A. Armstrong, Ph.D. is a book that shares a wealth of information on a relevant topic. It shows the connection between humans and the universe and the ecosystems that support the survival...

Sun God Sacred Secrets: The Archaeology, Art & Science of Altered States of Consciousness by Carlton Brown is an in-depth look at the significance of four ancient Sun God religions on four different continents and their ritualistic ties to the fourth state of consciousness. It...

Ever been at a loss at what to do next in your life to make you happy? Sometimes you need that "Spirit-Animal" person who can be your idol and guide you as to what to do next. Who better to guide Cate Sanders...a perpetually alone,...

Read the label - how many times have we been told to do just that when purchasing human food? It's the fine print that we tend to avoid because, well, it's fine print and no one wants to read the fine print. Plus, it's frightening...

Just When I Thought It Was Over is an autobiography by Chikita Evans Shell. It starts with her childhood when she was raised by her mother single handedly since her father was incarcerated for several years. She experienced disharmony in the family and also a...

In Death at Chinatown, An Emily Cabot Mystery by Frances McNamara, Emily Cabot is in awe of Dr Mary Stone and Dr. Ida Kahn. They have sacrificed so much to become doctors. Now they are in Chicago for the summer to learn all they can...

Barry Libman has written an autobiography of how he made decisions for his family and himself that impacted his environment and others. In What a Ride! How I helped Change My Little Corner Of The World And Loved Every Minute Of It And You Can...

After the Glitter Fades by Lynny Prince is a unique book which gives voice to the suffering, memories and eternal inner beauty and hope of a woman’s memoirs during a time of war in the United States. Its intimate feel draws the reader into the...

Mug O’ Love Desserts from Medicine Hill Farm is chock full of wonderful recipes. Lynny Prince has shared the very best of quick and easy delicious desserts with us. All you need for any one of these mouth watering desserts is a mug, ingredients that...

Along the Pilgrim Pathway: A Treasury of Testimonies and Bible Expositions by Gladys Goldsby Ford is a spiritually uplifting book that is beneficial to readers on their spiritual journey. The book honors the priestly prayers of Jesus and spreads the word of God through personal...

Random Targets is the third book in the DCI Jeff Temple Series written by James Raven. Temple was getting ready to join the staff for an evening out at the pub when the news of a major crash on the M27 in Hampshire was announced....

Seasons of the Heart by Stephanie Fletcher is a compilation of four short stories. Each story focuses on a different season of love. The first story, “Spring,” is about a teenager named Stacey. It’s the last day of school and her friend Jennifer convinces her...

Breathe is book 4 of the Colorado Mountain series written by author Kristen Ashley and read by Emma Taylor. Breathe is a contemporary romance novel. Faye, the local librarian, has been attracted to Chace for years. Detective Chace Keaton feels the same way about her...

Designated Daughters is the latest installment in the Deborah Knott series written by Margaret Maron. This series is the epitome of southern life. Aunt Rachel has suffered a stroke and is in the care of hospice. Judge Deborah Knott and her family are gathered around...