Compared to What by Sabin Prentis follows the story of Elaine Robeson, a school principal who has been accused of misappropriating funds in her school. Set in Detroit, the work focuses on the accusations against Elaine alongside Richard Gilliam, the New Way Charter Schools’ Chief...

One Last Good Day (Eelings’ Rare Earth, Book 1) by Kimberly Coleman is set in the sleepy small town of Moira, Texas. The Eeling brothers, Warren and Rich, argue about money, their land deed, and about moving to Dallas for a better life. Left by...

Twitter: Surviving Change is a non-fiction book about social media, its impact, and consequences, penned by author Kurt Seapoint. Part handbook, part social commentary, this guide to all things Twitter provides readers with essential information on the underlying process of Twitter which has seen many...

With its cartoon-like illustrated cover, essay titles that do away with capitalization, and a style of word repetition for emphasis, The Reclusive Writer & Reader of Bandra is a charming and thought-provoking anthology of essays by Indian-born writer Fiza Pathan. Underneath the simplicity of her...

Kaida was an adopted child and ever since she turned sixteen a lot of inexplicable and weird things kept happening to her. She dreamed of her friendship with a boy called Brady. She wanted to know about her family's history and past, and she...

Catterfly is Born, written by Alma Hammond and illustrated by Emily Hercock, is an adorable story of a caterpillar that comes out of her cocoon as a cat with butterfly wings and antennae. Even though Catterfly is very different than the other butterflies, she explains...

Mrs. PJ Wigglesworth and the Kingfisher of Souls by MW Dutton is the second book in a series and is another exciting adventure for Penelope Wigglesworth. Two years have followed the epic showdown between Penelope and S.W.A.L.O.W. Penelope's DNA continues to change and the answers...

Corporate Superpower: Cultivating a Winning Culture for Your Business by Oleg Konovalov is a slim book packed with wisdom and tips to help businesses stay ahead of the cut-throat competition by prioritizing their business culture. I have read a lot of books in the area...

Killing with Kings by Lois Lavrisa is the fourth book in the Georgia Coast Cozy Mysteries and, as with previous books, this can be read as a standalone. Jose thought he had his hands full with the new rookie on the bomb squad, but then...

When you don’t have time for a really long novel, but need a story that captures your interest quickly and holds it to the last page, pick up a copy of The Master of Ships by Naomi Finley. Honestly, this Canada-based writer with an affinity...

Thin, and I: A Memoir is written by Andrijka O. Keller. Keller was fifteen years old when her parents and the school nurse decided that she should go into a rehabilitation program. Her grades were above normal, and her attitudes about school were just fine....

Paving Your Path: What is Next for High School Graduates? by Kim Nugent, Ed.D is a helpful tool for high school students to develop a plan before graduation so that they achieve their goals and dreams. The book is a 30-week guide that will help...

As the sister of an ex-soccer player, I remember my father’s frustration about the behavior of other children’s parents during matches. These adults, though armed with good intentions, embarrass their children with some of the worst performances. They scream, protest, and coach when they should...

Jerkwater is a work of literary fiction penned by author Jamie Zerndt. Written for adults due to its complex themes and occasional explicit language, this intense personal drama is led by our three central characters as they experience grief in very different ways. In an...

In Tallow by MJ Howson, Marc cannot wait to show friends Tom and Julie his new condo on Cape Cod and, hopefully, rebuild his rocky relationship with girlfriend Chris. As they arrive at Cape Cod for Christmas, they discover that a blizzard is forecast later...

I Love You Like That: A Novel by Heather Cumiskey is the second novel in a series about a young girl who finds that loving someone is not as easy as it is said. Hannah was just trying to get back on her feet after...

I’ve got good news for people who are fans of post-apocalyptic war stories. The After War by Brandon Zenner is the first book in The After War Series that will go down as one of the best in the genre. The writing is so good...

Confessions of an Honest Man by Arthur Rosch is a novel describing the life of Aaron Kantro and his rather dysfunctional family. Beginning in 1957 and spread over fifty years, it describes the often difficult and dark times for Aaron and his three siblings. Esther,...

The Blue Witch (Witches of Orkney, Book One) by Alane Adams is a stunning fantasy story about a young witch named Abigail. Her first year at Tarkana Witch Academy is not going her way. A girl named Endera and her friends have been making Abigail’s...

Psycho"therapy" and the Stories We Live By, written by Laurence Simon, is a non-fiction professional memoir on Laurence’s experiences, thoughts, and practice as a clinical psychologist. In this book, Laurence starts off with a detailed introduction that provides a comprehensive synopsis of the basis and...