A collection of essays is far from what I would usually choose to read, but a title like Empty the Pews was irresistible. This collection, edited by Chrissy Stroop and Lauren O’Neal, had to have something to do with organized religion...one of my biggest personal...

Our Military Family is a children’s picture book written by Suzan Johnson and illustrated by Sana Freeman. Harmony’s mom is in active service in the US Army. She’s on her tour of duty right now, so Harmony, her dad and her brother, Dominic, send her...

Take Charge of Your Happiness, Bellyfat and Sexiness: A Woman’s Rapid Reset for Body, Mind and Hormones by David Musgrave is a book that every woman should read. It addresses some of the issues that women have to deal with every day —concerns with weight...

Welcome to the Forest of Looms by Neil Heath-Hartley is a magical tale with adventure, self-discovery, and a fight against evil. Mother Nature has made a very important decision. When a special fairy is born during the lunar eclipse, she decides that the time has...

Halve Human is book two in the Bisecter series by Stephanie Fazio. The plot is thickening for Hemera Harkibel. Following her father’s betrayal and the freeing of his Halve slaves, Hemera loses Tanguro to a Dusker attack. Leaving behind their burning fortress, they must travel...

An amazing discovery draws a research team to the frozen tundra out of season. It started as a normal archaeological dig but quickly turned into something more when they unearth a perfectly preserved human man. The team quickly mobilizes to document the find and to...

Everyone knows the history of Jesus’ birth as related in the Bible. It has also been retold by mankind ever since. And while many of those retellings have focused on Jesus or the shepherds, how many have tried to tell the story behind the innkeeper’s...

Diamonds & Deception: Karina Cardinal Mystery, Book 3 is a sleuth mystery novel written by Ellen Butler. Karina was still steaming from what was officially her first big fight with her boyfriend, Mike Finnegan. They had long been friends and getting to the next level,...

Finding Heaven by Dana A. Oliver is an eye-opening account of the author's quest for the answer to the question, "Is there life after death?" He then embarks on a mission to find the answers that many of us have asked at one time or...

One of the most interesting history books on entrepreneurs that I have read is Innovation on Tap: Stories of Entrepreneurship from the Cotton Gin to Broadway’s Hamilton by Eric B. Schultz. The stories on each entrepreneur are well crafted and relevant, always emphasizing the impact...

In the introduction to Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life: A Memoir, Lewis Kempfer tells readers what his book is not: “It’s not a typical memoir that focuses on one event, nor is it an autobiography, chiefly because I’m not a celebrity....

The Mixtape to My Life is a young adult coming of age novel written by Jake Martinez. As far as Justin was concerned, band camp made the hell that was August in South Texas even more hellish. Justin’s mom wondered why he seemed so glum...

Irish Magic is a work of quirky romantic comedy fiction penned by author Susan B. James. Written for more mature readers due to two moderate sexual scenes, this charming and highly enigmatic tale uses a little fantasy fun and plenty of bright and breezy Irish...

Bolt by Bryan Cassiday is a novel composed of thrills, mystery, excitement and more thrill. Deirdre suspects her husband, Hollywood talent manager Lyndon Fox, of infidelity and hires a private detective to find out. When this detective is assassinated, she hires LA private detective Scott...

Rendezvous With the Fat Man by Jan Leslie Sherman and Gail Sherman Jones is a true story. During 1972-1980, twenty-two-year-old Jan Sherman decided to become a cocaine dealer to support her extravagant lifestyle. Although inexperienced, Jan was cunning and carefully planned her trips. She flew...

I Am a Leader: A 90-day Leadership Course for Kids by Peter J. Liang, founder of the Leadership4Kids program, is a journal intended for boys and girls aged 8 to 12. Focused on developing the leadership skills and self-awareness of youngsters, the page-a-day entries that...

The Persistence of Memory: All Our Yesterdays is a work of urban fantasy with romantic and sexual content, penned by author Karen Janowsky. In the second book in the series, we return to a world where superheroes are real for a very adult story of...

The Making of a Knight by Angharad Thompson Rees is a unique fantasy adventure brought to life through verse. Shadow-Snatchers have brought fear to the kingdom and the king will not provide the villagers with safety among his walls. The role of hero falls to...

The Timid Snowflake by Aisha Riaz is an inspiring children’s picture book that follows the story of one small snowflake who is afraid of falling to the ground. As the other snowflakes chatter excitedly amongst themselves of the adventure that lies ahead and the exhilaration...

Cracked Mirror, Clear Reflection is a work of self help and empowerment writing in the theme of Christian living, penned by author Julie Barbera. With the subtitle urging readers to ‘Shatter an Illusion of Perfection’, the author takes a deep look at confidence and the...