The Murder of Paolo Mancuso: A Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian Crime Mystery, Book 5 is a hard-boiled sleuth mystery novel written by Owen Parr. While this is the fifth book in Parr’s series, the author gives enough background information within the story for it to...

When Jessie O’Bourne is asked to stand in at the last minute for an indisposed friend, as guest artist at the annual Crooked Creek Art Expo in Montana, she is thrilled to do so. Travelling in her beloved RV she’d nicknamed Hawk, along with her...

Poseidon's Academy by Sarah A Vogler is a young adult epic fantasy that will thrill fans of Rick Riordan and readers who enjoy Greek mythology. Hailey is plunged into a world and a conflict she never envisaged for her first year in high school —...

Never Sold Out by Doug Marsh with Carlo Brigola begins with a typical story of a young man in a band in the eighties and a spare ticket to a Van Halen concert. Fast forward to the nineties and Carlo, the owner of a CD...

Katie M Marshall’s romantic comedy, The Other Half of the Moon, will amuse and delight the reader with the friends and family that push men at Aphrodite Miller. Named after the goddess of love, Aphrodite lacks the qualities of her namesake. Her lack of luck...

Loneliness (Roman Ruminations, Volume One) by Norman Weeks is a deeply contemplative text about the author’s state of existence: loneliness. His escape is the craft of writing where he provides commentary on some of the greatest academics and philosophers to substantiate or explore his own...

Love Ordained by Tara Taffera is a soul-stirring Christian contemporary romance novel about grief, healing, and forgiveness. Gina’s world comes crashing down when her beloved husband and daughter are involved in a fatal accident. In a tragic twist of fate, she loses the people closest...

The Problem with Poppy by Emma Sandford (illustrated magnificently by Olena Osadcha) is a lovely story about being scared to make friends and about overcoming that fear. We can imagine how difficult it is for porcupines to form acquaintances! Rory is a boy tiger cub...

What's Troubling Tawny? by Emma Sandford is a gorgeous and original picture book. The way it is illustrated is fabulous. The text is embedded next to the pictures in various ways which makes it all the more appealing. The drawings perfectly complement the text. It...

Tommy Goes to Heaven by Lina Ali is a beautiful and colorful storybook about a young girl named Lily who found a stray cat, adopted her, and called her Tommy. The cat was an excellent addition to the family and well-loved by Lily, her parents,...

If ever a story and its author were worthy of the accolades it has received, it’s the memoir Strip by Hannah Sward. I have read dozens of memoirs, even written my own, based on early childhood abuse and its lifelong effects on the child, but...

Morfphology by Liv Reimers revolves around Dr. Alix Edison, a jaded genetic engineer, who rises to prominence in a dystopian world hostile to women. She creates the inherently innocent Morfphs, genetically enhanced beings from altered female embryos. Alix hopes Morfphs can alleviate the loneliness and...

It doesn’t take much time to have Frizzle win your heart as a sweet blue frizzle from Happy Town, USA. Frizzle Meets Frazzle in France by Rhonda Goodall is cute, entertaining, and educational. I loved this heartwarming book for its charming appeal for early readers,...

The Adventures of Connor and Sparky by David Armitage is a heartwarming and imaginative tale that invites readers to embark on an intergalactic journey full of whimsy and wonder. The story centers around Connor, a young boy struggling with sadness and confusion due to world...

Love & Misdirection by Mari Jane Law is a heartwarming romantic comedy that delivers a delightful blend of humor, romance, and emotional depth. At the center of the story is Harmony Payne, a woman whose life has been marked by heartbreak and loss, including the...

The King's Regret, book one in The Falconbone Series by Philip Ligon, follows Jason and Leah Falconbone, siblings exiled to a floating stronghold after their home is attacked. Jason, a young boy, is forced to address the trauma of losing his mother and living in...

What Is the Moon Made Of? by Jhiela Mirdamadi Poynter asks an age-old question: what is the moon made of? The narrative follows a curious young protagonist as she embarks on a nighttime adventure to discover the moon’s composition. Each page features the perspectives of...

Steven Sparrow & the Shade of a Great Tree by Matthew Dale Jones tells the story of Steven, a stubborn young bird dealing with the consequences of choosing an unconventional path. On Flying Day, Steven tells his family about his decision to walk instead of...

Jason Falconbone is a refugee hiding with his family and his father Lord Falconbone's allies in the floating mountains, escaping the wrath of the cruel King Cornelius. Falsely accused of stealing a rare metal, Lord Falconbone leads the resistance against the king. Yet, life at...

The Falcon (Book 3) by Philip Ligon recounts the adventures of Jason, a 13-year-old boy who grapples with his identity in a world consumed by war. The story begins with Jason, his family, and friends getting ready to celebrate his birthday in Rock Castle, a...