Athena in the Rathole by Demi K is a memoir that is culturally rich and that will stir the thoughts and emotions of readers. It begins with a reference to the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, a humorous movie that is supposed to portray...

Shani has a new friend. It’s a honeybee. She calls him Paul. Later, she learns that this honeybee is a she and not a he, so she changes the name to Paula. Shani loves to watch her honeybee fly around the flowers outside her window....

Paula The Busy Bee: Shani and Friends by Shani T. Night is an excellent way to teach children about the importance of honeybees. The main character is Paula, a young worker bee. The author outlines Paula's jobs as she grows up; her first job is...

Dr. Altman and The Concubines by Jacqueline Shortell-McSweeney is a whodunnit sleuth mystery novel set in the 80s. After losing her job in a detective agency, thirty-two-year-old Sigourney Madigan (Sig) becomes a freelance private investigator who gets her first case when her friend Willa introduces...

Athena in the Icebox by Demi K is the continuation of a series of memoirs that champions the young, rebellious teenager from New England, Athena Angelopolous. Of Greek extraction, Athena, or Tina as she prefers to be known, is running from her abusive and controlling...

Doc Green and The Mind Monsters is a children’s educational picture book written by Tyson Green with illustrations by Anastasiya Provozina. It follows Doctor Green, a specialist who will help you understand the monsters in your head. The doc roams around in a brain and...

Behind the Tapestry: My Discovery of God's Grace Amidst Chronic Pain and Loss is a work of non-fiction in the biography, spiritual writing, and inspirational subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author M Rose Peluso, this tender narrative...

Manoli the Greek Mouse is a children's picture book written by George Psomas, with art by Penny Serrano. It tells the story of Manoli Pontikis, a mouse who lives in a small village with his family in Greece. Manoli feels inadequate because all his siblings...

Birdie and her father moved to Fenske Lake in Minnesota to start a new chapter in their lives in Ember of the Woods by Christene Kamberis. Upon arriving at their cabin, they realized it wasn't what they had expected, and Birdie was devastated. She missed...

Captain Sillyvoice and the Sea Monster by Ruth Whenham is a delightful storybook for children that revolves around a nautical theme. Captain Sillyvoice and his crew have a new way of being pirates. They are not bold, tough or fierce. Captain Sillyvoice speaks with a...

Maria and the Magic of the Rainbow by Suzanna L Royse is an inspiring and beautiful story with manifold lessons for both young and adult readers. Maria is a pre-teen butterfly who is accidentally blown away as she hurries to warn her parents of an...

Teddy and the Mighty Yolo by Tina Haydamacha is a children's adventure story with a serious message. Climate change has brought powerful storms to Mariner Harbor and, over the years, Shirley Seaport has become eroded and weak. Now there’s a new one heading her way,...

How many visual artists do you know? Have you seen any of their work? Have you wondered why their work is so important? Throughout history, artists have been the social commentators on what’s happening in the world around them, in their time. Leonardo da Vinci...

STIGMA: Through the Eyes of a Bipolar Artist is a work of non-fiction in the social issues, art, and self-help subgenres. Written and created by author and artist David A Feingold, it is suitable for audiences from all backgrounds to explore. In this enthralling and...

In a story set in 1689, Jamaica, siblings Atia and Livia are sold into slavery with no hope in sight. Their circumstances are worsened when Atia is gambled away in a card game and given to Captain La Roche, a sugar merchant. Although she thought...

A suspenseful, unfamiliar premise, dense plotting, and unusually compelling characters are just a few of the aspects that make No Quarter: Wenches (The Complete Series): A Piratical Suspenseful Romance by MJL Evans and GM O'Connor the ideal escape for fans of adventure and romance, unfolding...

The introduction to Celebrating the Solstices by Jim Donovan puts forward some intriguing ideas as to the meaning of these special days when Earth is at its extremes of distance in its orbit around the sun. From pagan times they were celebrated as a “new...

Home for the Bewildered by Michelle Tobin is a poignant novel that delves into social issues surrounding mental health in 1970s Lansing, Michigan. The story follows Dr. Dorothy Morrissey, the first female psychologist at St. Lawrence Asylum, as she navigates her complex relationships with her...

Nickerbacher: The Funniest Dragon is a fantasy for children, grades K-3, written by Terry John Barto and illustrated by Kim Sponaugle. Nickerbacher was a young dragon who didn’t feel that his job of guarding Princess Gwendolyn in her tower was what he should be doing...

Tender Was the Lie by Christine Dixon is a women's fiction novel that follows forty-two-year-old Marnie Fraser, a renowned country singer who seemingly has it all. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she receives heartbreaking news while on tour for her new album....