“Partners” by Dave McGowan transported me back to the year 1866. Unseen, I journeyed alongside Thomas Brash in his attempt to escape memories. He left behind his hundred acre farm, a teaching position, everything he once thought was important. After burying his wife and two...

"Later Gator, In a While Crocodile" is a book about an alligator and a crocodile who become friends. There are three stories in the book, each with a different adventure. 'Along Comes a Crocodile' is the opening story of the alligator and crocodile meeting and...

"Puckweed Soup: A New Tale to Tell" is a story full of imagination, excitement, adventure and whims. The book opens with Noah being acknowledged on stage by his school principal as one of the inventive writers in the Wizard Willard's Writing Contest. Noah is nervous...

A three week weight-loss plan? That is just what this book is. But it is really much more than that; it is a journey to healthier living, using a buddy to help you through. This book starts off by giving you tips in finding the...

Julia Alexander is the quiet girl we all know who simply doesn’t know how great she is, no matter how many times you tell her. She’d rather hang out with a few dusty books and her nearest and dearest instead of sitting in a crowded...

Sisters in Love is the first story in a series by Melissa Foster. In this first installment we are introduced to Danica Snow, or Dr. Snow as we find out. She is a therapist helping her clients deal with a variety of sexual issues. But...

“Dimples Dogood” by Ernestine Dail is an inspiring story for young readers. It demonstrates how a person does the good works with childlike simplicity. Dimples is a cheerful young girl with three friends: Stretch, Sunshine and Victory. The four of them live in the town...

Chunky Sugars by Sara Barnard is a delightful story about a mamma and baby bear. The concept of introducing numbers up to 5 is beautifully done. The pictures are also colorful and attractive and it breathes life into the characters. It's an ideal children's story...

Ava’s Secret Tea Party by Donna J. Shepherd is a delightfully whimsical children’s picture book. Little Ava knows that very special people often visit her, but unfortunately she never gets to see them. Late at night, on days she has lost a tooth, she knows...

When we first meet Sheila, the main character in Sheryn MacMunn's contemporary fiction novel, Finding Out, she's enduring the public humiliation of being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, in front of her neighbors, on the street outside their co-op building. Sheila is shocked to find...

Sisters in Bloom is an apt title for Melissa Foster’s tale of two sisters adjusting to new relationships, new lives, new careers, and new emotions. This time around we’re more immersed in younger sister Kaylie’s life as she prepares for the birth of her first...

The Big Secret by D. W. Boorn is a must-have for every parent as it will help children with the transition from believing in Santa Claus to knowing the truth about the magic of Christmas. The Big Secret asks and double checks that the reader...

Sammy and the Wrecking Ball is a children's book written by Marguerite Sansone and illustrated by Joe Bevill. Sammy is a snake who has a pretty nice lifestyle until a crane with a wrecking ball begins to demolish his little house in the woods. Sammy...

Dead Dreams (Book 1) by Emma Right is an intriguingly enchanting story that catches your fancy and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Brianna is a regular kid from a family that is caring, loving, and a little over-involved. Wanting to live on...

Sugar: A Princess Pit Bull Finds Her Family, written by Barbara Freeman and illustrated by Caitlin Welsh, is a sweet children’s book about a puppy and one that owners of pit bulls will not want to miss out on. Sadie Sue is the proud mother...

Alex and the Rabbit: A story designed to teach children simple techniques that help them stay calm and centered in times of stress. (Personal Development Series) (Volume 3) by Monica Dumont is one book of four in the author's self-help children's book series. The author...

In Humphrey the Hippo by Sara Japanwalla, Humphrey the hippo is shy and introverted. He finds himself self-conscious in a crowd and likes to be away from gatherings. The story is about how Humphrey overcomes his fears and faces the world with self-confidence. The book...

Dell Brand’s A Voice to be Heard is set in 19th century England and Australia. First it follows the story of Florence, a servant girl in Standford Hall, who, despite her humble beginnings, develops a love for reading and learning. Seduced by Thomas Luxford, son...

Critical Connection - A Practical Guide to Parenting Young Teens is a practical handbook designed to educate parents about good parenting. It is filled with examples of guidelines for daily living that are useful for navigating this confusing period in the lives of most teenagers....

Waiting for Santa by Greta King is a delightful story that captures the magic of Christmas Eve. The story is about a little girl who wonders what gift Santa will bring for her this Christmas. She wonders how Santa manages to reach all the corners...