Birthright of Scars by Laurisa Brandt is a dystopian adventure into a society where a person's social class guarantees a one-way ticket to respect or infamy. For decades, the Kobalt Throne has sought absolute control. The only thing that stands in their way is the...

Samba in Switzerland by Paul Yanuziello is beautifully illustrated by Joshua Miller and is the third book of a series. I cannot wait to read the first two. The story's dedications are heart-warming and are a good starting point for the cutest of children’s books....

Felix has only one ambition in his life. He would love to become a superhero, wielding unimaginable powers and saving the world. He even has a loyal companion in his cat Eagle, whose secret wish is to be able to fly. Unfortunately, neither of them...

High in the early morning sky, Rodowell soars beside birds and planes, all while performing swirls. Along her descent, she swings on a branch and lands between two sidewalk cracks where an unused can of beans can be seen. As Rodowell picks up the can,...

In How to Write a Historical Novel and Love It: A Beginner’s Guide to Researching, Writing and Publishing a Historical Book, TL Clark asserts: “There is no one way to write a book.” True words, but it’s always helpful to learn what others have...

A Chinese Remedy: Mercenaries in Suits Book 1 by Shawe Ruckus introduces us to two eccentric and somewhat reluctant investigators. Chance Yang is flown to London to investigate a suicide in Holborn. What seems cut and dry is anything but, and Chance’s aloof, wise-cracking boss...

If ever a story and its author were worthy of the accolades it has received, it’s the memoir Strip by Hannah Sward. I have read dozens of memoirs, even written my own, based on early childhood abuse and its lifelong effects on the child, but...

A captivating historical story that inspires faith and hope, Beryl's Blessing is the third installment in the Gems of Grace series by Edwina Kiernan. It chronicles the story of a man burdened by guilt and a woman who struggles with grief and low self-worth. Five...

Going to the dentist to have your teeth cleaned can be scary for some children, especially if it is their first time. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Abby Patterson shares a story that will teach little ones how much fun this procedure...

I Have Questions, Lots and Lots of Questions is inspired by David Lane when he was six years old. The story is told from the perspective of a little boy. He is so excited about Christmas and can't stop asking various questions. It's Christmas Eve,...

Fantasies of My Best Friend's Dad is a spicy romance story set in a snow-covered Tuscany, Italy. Written by Lavender Skye, the book follows two people coming from wildly contrasting backgrounds and at different stages of their lives, finding themselves stuck in a snowstorm at...

Headstrong is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, romance, and coming-of-age subgenres. It is intended for young adult readers but can easily be enjoyed by adult readers too, and contains some mild sexual references and the occasional use of explicit language. Penned by...

Luke Blackmon's Rose: A Love Story is a work of fiction in the time travel and interracial romance subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Mary Patterson Thornburg. In this charming and heartfelt tale of love...

Orchid Child by Victoria Costello is a captivating read exquisitely written to thrill adult fans of psychological mystery thrillers. Thirty-one-year-old divorced Kate Jones, nee Callahan, is a neuroscientist. Having lost her job in Manhattan, Kate moved to Ireland to work at the National University of...

Perfect Sacrifices is a work in the horror, interpersonal drama, and family relationships subgenres, forming the third novel of the Perfect Prophet book series. It is best suited to the mature adult reading audience owing to explicit and graphic content relating to torture, sexual situations,...

When Mom Travels for Work by Kristopher James Goeden, illustrated by Csilla Szegedi, follows a parallel day in the life of a working mom and her family. While the mother leaves for a business trip, her partner and their children stay behind. The story shows...

Over the years, there has been a noticeable focus on obesity and other health-related issues, which has prompted much research and discussion on people's food habits. Gennady Ermak, a biologist and author of over 50 research articles and several books, offers an A-Z guidebook --...

Kaimo de Morté is a trained optometrist but, living in a small town, he has to work in the mines to save money that will fund his planned optical emporium. Living under an emperor who is seen as a god, some revolutionaries fight for political...

The second novel in the Ages of Malice series, A Measure of Rhyme does not pick up exactly where the first novel ended; rather, it kicks off a parallel storyline that links seamlessly with book one, A Portion of Malice, to continue a fascinating tale...

Pandemic Hacker by BD Murphy is a thriller with a difference. When the pandemic hit, Sam was an engineer, but with time on her hands, she became a hacker. Why? So she can stop a group of extortioners that have been hounding people for years,...