A Rat for a Rat by Angelika Rust is an adventurous tale that delves deep into tradition and pride. Two rival clans are threatened by war. The two rival clans known as "the Rats" and "the Wolves" are finding their beloved members dead. With the...

Every once in a while, a book of poetry comes into my possession that forces me to share it with others, whether they consider themselves poetry readers or not. Sherry Rentschler’s book, Paper Bones, is one of these books. As I read her poems, I...

Just Going by Jianna Higgins is Lily's story. Lily is a 15-year-old girl from a privileged background who gets caught shoplifting cheap underwear. The judge sees through her tough demeanour and awards her 50 hours community service in Sorrento Retirement Home. Not looking forward to...

At seventy-five years of age, Alice Williams is still a sharp, spunky character, but she does forget a few things. Her daughter Karen decides she can no longer live alone, and finds a place for her at the Sorrento Retirement Facility. Alice considers this a...

Things Every Goddess Should Know: And We Are All Goddesses by E.J. Divitt is an interesting book that celebrates the essence of being a woman and gives one the confidence to grow and evolve. The author tells readers about the advantages of being a woman...

Elly Macauley finds herself driving a “tricked out geriatric golf cart” in Shannon Ridge, Texas after her fiancé leaves her. She flees her Dallas high rise in favor of a mobile retirement community to take care of her granny’s broken ankle while mending her own...

Apex by Robert Parker is a thrilling tale of survival, conspiracy and suspense. It is the second book in the Ben Bracken series. Protagonist Ben Bracken is a rough, tough figure with a tainted past, an ex-army captain who seeks to continue serving his country,...

Creative Writing: Prompts and Exercises to Boost Creativity, Beat Writer's Block, and Develop Craft by Marie Eager is a helpful guide with creative prompts to improve writing and exercises useful to those who want to enhance their writing skills. Many writers experience writer's block and...

This Nearly Was Mine by Nancy Farkas relates the life of Annie, a social worker who goes to Spain in 1980 after a broken engagement. She meets Francisco, a handsome local musician, and the two have a brief relationship. Annie returns to the United States,...

No Good is an historical Southern fiction novel written by John Hope. Johnny's twelve now, and he had long ago given up on the idea of a little brother. When he was an infant, his mom and dad had been in a car accident which...

Federico was a good artist but he was more troubled than he was talented. He had been hired and fired from several jobs over the years due to his unreliability. As he settled in at his latest job, his ghosts followed him and soon he...

Rosabelle by Linda Harrington is a delightful children’s book set in rural New Zealand, in the 1970s. The main focus of the story falls upon 11-year-old Jane Williams, and their father’s racehorse, the titular Rosabelle. When Jane’s father has a suspicious accident at the racing...

Bali and Blu: Friends of a Different Color is written and illustrated by Andrew Fairchild. Bali is a little elephant who has an unusual best friend. Not another elephant, but a tiny grasshopper. Bali thinks he needs to change for it to be acceptable for...

ABC's Trip To Africa by Ozi Okaro is an adorable way of teaching children the alphabet as well as discovering the continent of Africa. In this book, the author takes young readers on an exciting journey through Africa, telling them about the plants, animals, musical...

Scarlet Revelations by Robert Ahanes is a collection of poems inspired by the Book of Revelation and the apocalyptic prophecy. The Book of Revelation, often simply known as The Apocalypse, holds a central place in Christian eschatology, and describes a series of prophetic visions and...

Super Smart Sugar by Barbara Freeman is an adorable story about Super Smart Sugar, the author's family dog. The book describes the situations that show Sugar's talents and skills. The author tells readers about signs that indicate a dog is smart. They can check out...

Spring-Heel’d Jack, a shadowy, daemon-like figure with red eyes, metallic claws and breath like blue fire, terrorized Londoners and was immortalized in the penny dreadfuls of the Victorian era. In Spring-Heel’d Jack by E.J. Hagadorn and wickedly gifted Gorey-esque illustrator Sophie Lees, ol’ Spring-Heel is...

Beyond Your Logo: 7 Brand Ideas That Matter Most For Small Business Success by Elaine Fogel concentrates on what is a brand, how to build it, and why it is important even for small businesses. The book covers everything you need to know about running...

These are...Healthy Snacks by Cintia Roman-Garbelotto is a colorful book which shows kids some healthy food options that they can eat in the mornings. They range from cereal, toast, fruit and fresh orange juice. The book encourages children to choose their own favorite healthy snacks....

Pet-Friendly Francie Scores a Pooch is a children's animal book written by Kat E. Erikson. Francisca Waggit wants a dog so badly it hurts, but her father doesn't see how they can afford to take care of one. The two of them are at the...