I so enjoyed Don Trowden’s Normal Family, the first book in this trilogy, that I didn’t think twice before grabbing No One Ran to the Altar. The 10-year-old narrator of that first book, Henry, had me laughing and crying throughout the entire story. I was...

“Life on earth is wonderful,” said Mom, “but heaven is better.” Heaven is Better is a unique children’s story in which the author, Shirley Alarie, creates a dialogue that is designed to spark the imagination of the reader. Heaven is a topic often not very...

How to Make a Mom: The Perfect Cookbook for Kids of all Ages by Claressa Swenson is an imaginative and sweet storybook tribute to that special woman in our lives—our mothers. An unnamed little boy in a kitchen comes up with a special recipe to...

In Blood Creek: The Mingo Chronicles by Kimberly Collins, Ellie Chafin has never been a woman who wanted to settle down and live a normal life that consisted of taking care of her husband and having children. Despite being married to an older, kind man...

At the Very Heart and Soul (A Common-Sense Guide to Appreciation and Gratitude for Couple Relationships) by Timothy N. Gocke is a non-fiction self-help book that would appeal most to married couples looking to improve their relationship through appreciation and gratitude. The author not only...

In The Stone Maker by Nancy Babicz, 9-year-old Max and his 12-year-old brother Eamon race each other through the woods to the Shadowy River that divides the Emerald Forest from the Dark Forest. Max loses the race, and the fun soon turns into an argument...

You Got This: How To Wean Off Opioids, Street Drugs and Prescription Medication with Little to No Withdrawal Symptoms by Dan Knudsen is a highly informative self-help book that is easy to read and inspiring. With the help of the natural herbal remedy Kratom, he discusses...

Enjoy Heavenly Living Now: Become Childlike is a work of guidance and advice on Christian living, and was penned by author Daniel Green. In this alternative perspective approach to keeping one’s faith, the author encourages readers to re-access the childlike mindset of their youth when...

Treasure in Catclaw Canyon: The Legend of Sassafras House, Volume 2 by Anita Stafford is the story of a boy who misses his father and believes the best of him when that might be a questionable action. It’s a tale of stolen items and a...

Shooting in self-defense, the would-be victim has unexpected life-altering repercussions in the suspenseful thriller, Shot Down by Steven Sheiner. Learning about a mass shooting at a theater his family frequents, Dr. Simon Spero is worried about his and his family's safety. Buying a gun and...

PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) therapist Robert Kingston was at his twice-a-week meeting with his supervisor, Owen Block. When Block was called out of the office and did not return, Robert started to read some patient files on Owen’s laptop. Soon, he discovered falsified information. The...

In Never Presume, Martin A. Line creates a gripping thriller and presents a character parallel to the fictional serial killers we love to hate. Being born and raised in a talented family did not stop Jeremy Montgomery from sinking into psychopathy. He got his first...

If you are one of those people who would like to invest your money but have no idea where to begin, Alex Richwagen’s Investing Should Be Easy is a book that can help you. It teaches you everything you need to know to create your...

Ode to Poet by Annika Andersson is a small collection of some eighteen poems that explores, among other things, the differing styles of poetry through history. From the Romantic Era (Late 18th-Mid 19th Century) she brings us “Springtime”, through Imagism of the 1920s, with "Brownies",...

As children grow, they adopt their view of the world from their surroundings. By the time we reach adulthood, most of us learn to form our own opinions but are these factual or accurate? In What You Don't Know Can Kill You by Meghan Hansen,...

The Mystical Ark: A Vessel of Blessings by Eileen Patra is a novel that blends different genres into one story—adventure, visionary, and mystery, with strong spiritual themes. Photographer Elena Rowan and her archaeologist friend, Zak Erdmann, are on a summer field expedition when they make...

Mine Forever: A Young Adult Romance by Skylar Nightingale is an engaging YA romance that will break your heart and lift your spirits. Teenagers Javon and Billie Rose are best friends, but she doesn't seem to know that he now has romantic feelings for her....

Time of Awakening by Cheryl Rush Cowperthwait is the fourth book in The Legend of the Dragon Child series. The Teller of Tales, Yuri, and Forrest discover a map that sends them on a journey to find the Great Dragon, called Zelspar, who promises a...

There is nothing wrong with asking for help. Everyone needs help at some point in their lives, whether you are a man or woman, young or old, boy or girl. In this easy to read, beautifully illustrated children's book, Asking For Help by Rosalie Shaw,...

Frame Shop: Critiquing Another Writer Can Be Murder by Donald J. Bingle is a fascinating murder mystery. Harold Ackerman thinks he is a great writer, his latest Cat mystery is the best thing he has ever written but convincing the members of the Pleasant Meadows...