"Insight of Perseverance" by Christopher Thomas DeWight Major Jones is the autobiography of someone who quite successfully overcame the challenges of being an albino. The autobiography begins with his earliest memories or – as he puts it – “re-enactments of what my parents told me”....

"If Your Shoes Could Speak" by Sherley Mondesir-Prescott is an adorable book. As it is filled with descriptive situations and fun word pictures, your child will enjoy reading this book or being read to, especially aloud. The choice of words lends itself to enthusiastic reading...

Sisters in Love is the first story in a series by Melissa Foster. In this first installment we are introduced to Danica Snow, or Dr. Snow as we find out. She is a therapist helping her clients deal with a variety of sexual issues. But...

If you are looking for an inspirational book about gracefully coping with the less than appealing aspects of aging, Andrea Partee's "Aging with Humor and Grace" isn't that tale. Instead Partee provides hilarious insight into the pitfalls of aging in a self-deprecating way to which...

"Hym and Hur" is a light short story that is brilliant in its simplicity. Immortality eventually leads to boredom and when Hym and Hur come up with a prank to make their idyllic existence livelier, they do not count on the complications that might ensue....

"Raspberry Beret" by Lisa A. McCombs is a story about a teenage girl who communicates her feelings in a journal. Every entry starts off as “Dear Abby” because she wrote a report on the advice columnist who shared her name. Abby was a teen who...

"Jelly Bean Finds Her Special Place" was written by Jane Edwards and Renee Pappas. This uniquely written book is created with a well-designed layout, drawings, and beautiful photography. "Jelly Bean Finds Her Special Place" was created with love for children, young adults, and older readers....

The title of Anmol Jain’s book "Instant LinkedIn Customizations How-to" seemed a bit strange to me. But as someone who has been more of a tourist than a pioneer in the landscape of social media I was prepared for the language to sound a bit...

To say Abby Thomas has had an interesting summer is a huge understatement. While tutoring eleven year old Merri in Miles Station, Illinois, they discover a unique computer program called Beautiful House that allows them to virtually time travel into the past. They have decided...

"Casual Lies: A Triple Crown Adventure" is a memoir about one woman’s journey to realize her ultimate dream of racing a horse in the Kentucky Derby, one of the most famous horse races in the world. Shelley and her husband Jim are racehorse trainers that...

Trina's life is taking a nose dive. It is Christmas and she is lonely. Plus, to cap it all off, her impending divorce is dampening her spirits. Walt was the love of her life. He was her first and only and she was the same...

Salsa!: 80 Great Recipes! by Renee Benzaim, is a collection of recipes that will leave your mouth watering and will have you heading out of the door to run to your local farmer’s market. Benzaim begins with a brief introduction to describe what exactly salsa...

Coming Savior (A DiujPa Novel) by B.K. Amodio begins with the graphic depiction of a slave being shot by his master. When you are Adsu Gulden -- the former general of Atlantis and heir of Babylon -- you will stop at nothing to achieve your...

Field Notes by Charles Butterfield is a collection of 24 poems inspired or informed by the poet's 50 years raising, training, and living with German Shepherds. A New Hampshire poet, Butterfield is a graduate of the Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College. His...

Gated by Matt Drabble is a horror novel as good as any you will find on the market today. The town of Eden was the epitome of good, old-fashioned, friendly small-town America. It sounded too good to be true. It was. However, Michael and Emily...

30 Days Hath Revenge begins with a man’s death in Buna, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Colin Murphy and Ma’mum Khawaji were watching from a distance. They discussed the release of a disease as they watch the man convulse; Murphy was disappointed that the disease...

Ted Bear Esq. - His Photo Album (Small Folk Tales) by Christine Larsen is a pictorial delight. The book comprises short tales about Ted. It takes you through some of the important moments in Ted's life, and the things he holds dear such as his...

Ducky Duck Doesn't Want to be a Duck by Jenny Loveless is about a duck who wants to be anything else but a duck. Together with his friends, Ducky goes through different identities in a humorous little adventure. What an excellent book for children. I...

Pu'ukani's Song by Hannah Steenbock is (literally) about Pu'ukani's song. Pu'ukani is a whale who is a magic weaver and a singer. The book is a heart rending tale of a whale who takes us with him on his journey of life. The challenges he...

Small Folk Rhymes by Christine Larsen is a delightful collection of rhymes that not only stir a child’s imagination, but they teach them about different animals, foods, and even a pair of shoes. The first part is full of witty rhymes that introduce each of...