Back to Loving Me: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self by Lourita Lue-Shing is an uplifting book which encourages readers to let go of their past, accept what they are now, and grow into who they want to be in the future. The eight principles of personal...

Me and Jesus: God Spoke to Me by Mary F. Cook is a simply written story describing the love and strong bonds between a mother and daughter. This emotional tie proved paramount in saving the life of Mary’s mother. The writer learned of her mother’s...

Ruth: Woman of Valor, A Virtuous Woman in an Immoral Land by Jim Baumgardner is a captivating Christian historical fiction story. Ruth’s early years are spent living under the strict and predestined authority of her parents. As Ruth’s life changes, she endures one disaster after...

Randi’s Steps by Frances Judge is a coming of age story for young teenagers and children set in the early '80s. Randi's Steps follows the lives and friendship of two school girls named Randi and Francie. Randi is a popular, kind-hearted girl and Francie, although...

Legends and myths contain nuggets of truth, oft buried beneath the detritus of time, layer upon layer added until sometimes what is has become a distorted reflection of what was. With Minotaur, Phillip W. Simpson has given us just such a story of what might...

Ornamentals Volume 1: Whimsical Mandalas - 30 Mandala Coloring Pages for Adults by Sue Chastain has a variety of mandala designs from simple to moderate to intricate that will help to soothe, sharpen and rejuvenate one's soul. The 30 original mandala designs will bring out...

I once had a dog that I rescued from a shelter at the age of seven that had epilepsy, which is one reason I chose to read and review this book. I researched a great deal about canine epilepsy after his adoption to be prepared...

“Four months to the day he first encountered the boy at Walmart, the last of Phil Pendleton’s teeth fell out.” Phil Pendleton comes across a screaming child with his strangely worn-down mother in the candy aisle. The bizarre pair causes a ruckus that forces the...

What’s an Adventure without Milk and Cookies by Rick Bivins is a story within a story. Two little girls, Sami and Em, are enjoying milk and cookies while talking about how to spend a Saturday afternoon. After their snack, they decide to use their stuffed...

Father, Son & Grace by Cindy Hiday is the delightful, yet exciting story of Ray, Benny and Grace. Ray is grieving the loss of his wife. Benny has Downs Syndrome plus another very special quality. He sometimes reads minds. Grace, the wife of a pastor,...

Beyond Embarrassment: Reclaiming Your Life with Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel by JoAnne Lake and 'bio-sleuth' Julia Parker is JoAnne’s honest and open story and her will to succeed in spite of having to face physical and medical challenges. JoAnne’s story will encourage medical practitioners to...

Bridge of Comprehension by Albert Mordechai is a powerful novel dealing with complex subjects. Anyone who wants to learn more about the Middle East should read this very important book. As I write this review, Donald Trump has made his statement about no Muslims being...

A Movable Marriage: A Memoir is a non-fiction travel memoir written by Tricia Pimental. The author was a Brooklyn born and bred native who made her first definitive move when she purchased an airline ticket for the West Coast. She settled in Los Angeles where...

Hegira by Jim Cronin is a very interesting and in-depth science fiction and time travel story that takes you deep into a new realm of danger. When Karm’s species becomes extinct, Karm thinks everything is lost. But he is cloned and given a new mission:...

In A Pickle Over Pandas is probably the most NECESSARY book I've reviewed this year and I've reviewed quite a few. I think it is a must-read for anyone with children. The PANDAS in this children’s story is not describing our furry black and white...

Blurry is written by Sherri Fulmer Moorer. A victim of domestic violence, Kirsten Chalmers awaits her ride outside the university. When her jealous and abusive ex-boyfriend, Danny Elkman, shows up instead, they argue before Danny attacks her. Kirsten narrowly manages to escape Danny’s clutches and...

Harcourt’s Mountain by Elaine Dodge is historical fiction, but mostly it is the love story of Hope and Luke. It is 1867 in a small frontier town. Luke has ridden into town to purchase his supplies. Hope has no memory of her past and only...

Glimpse, a superbly crafted speculative short story by Daniel P. Douglas, offers the reader a provocative future mystery on which to ponder: What happens when an older couple finally decides to leave their well-outfitted bomb shelter? First, the story must deal out a series of...

Daydreaming: A Baseball Story is a children's sports picture book written and illustrated by R.W. Thompson. The narrator of the story is a primary school principal who happens to notice two boys walking over to the athletic fields from the window of the staff room....

Tales from P.A.W.S. is a book of short stories written by Debbie Manber Kupfer. Alistair is an aged, yet youthful-looking werewolf who has taken new werewolf, Josh, under his wing. One night, he tells Josh of his cruel, homicidal father who had killed Alistair’s mother...