Tessa McFionn’s To Discover a Divine is the first book in the Rise of the Stria series. Kahlym Cal Jhuen is breaking out two of his captured crewmembers when he sees two Rimmarian guards standing over a woman. He shoots both guards and offers to...

If you enjoy murder mystery laced with humor, a boatload of colorful characters, and a plot that stops evolving only on the last few pages, you’ll like The House Always Wins by Tom Minder. This is a fun read that might not appeal to the...

Cami loved sweets. Cami was busy thinking about treats sitting in her room while her mother was putting Baby Wyatt down for a nap. Cami opened the fridge and scooped out a little of the ice cream but her mother found out. The very next...

From Pemberley, a Wedding to Remember by Margaret Lynette Sharp is a short historical story. Elizabeth’s daughter is getting married tomorrow and Elizabeth has just learned that Amelia is threatening not to come. Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s granddaughter, Amelia, is making some heavy demands of...

Despite her unstable childhood and painful teenage years, Mallory Riscoe is finally finding her footing. She has a stable job, a place of her own and friends she can count on. However, a false accusation sees her fired and she is back to looking for...

The Vineyard Dregs by Anthony Carinhas is the story of Claus Berliner, a young man in 1938 Germany. After a house fire rips through too quickly to be extinguished, Claus' brother, Radulf, and a female companion who had accompanied him are killed in the inferno....

The Case of the Missing Poodle: A Detective Ducky Story is a children’s picture book written by Ben Kubicek. Detective Ducky was poised to dig into a plate of beans -- his favorite food -- when a grief-stricken young girl walked into his office. Her...

Watson and Bill are Westies. Or, more accurately, West Highland white terriers. They’re small, cute and full of love and energy. A day with Watson and Bill is full of fun surprises, as well as the regular routine of eating, playing and just enjoying life...

Research Writing About Cultural Artifacts is a much-needed addition to the already crowded field of books about research writing. I think it is needed because it offers a less boring, more interesting approach. This is important because, in this day and age, the one thing...

Introduction To Literature is the second book I have reviewed by Anna Faktorovich. I anticipated reading it because I really enjoy her writing style. She is informative, humorous, and insightful. I felt her previous book was funnier, but that particular topic lent itself more to...

In Daisy's Choice by Mike Owens, we are introduced to Daisy Sugarbush, an eighteen-year-old 'daddy's girl' who would rather go around with her dad, while he attends to his handyman business, than do what most young women usually do like wear nice dresses and follow...

Backpacking My Style: How to See the World on a Budget by Cristina Grau is a fabulous book that will take readers on a fascinating journey with the author to the sixteen countries she visited on a budget without many expenses. As readers go to...

The Childless Ones is a fantasy novel written for adults by author Cam Rhys Lay. Our central character, writer Jack Ampong, leads two narratives in the tale. In his real life, Jack’s long-suffering wife Sarah has been assaulted, and the reality of her pain leads...

City Boy, Country Heart: Contemporary Western Romance is the second book in the Heart of the Boy series by Andrea Downing. Chay Ridgway is a country boy at heart. He loves the clear skies and beautiful fields. Life as a rancher agrees with him and...

Bad Boy, Big Heart is the first book in the Heart of the Boy series by Andrea Downing. Chay Ridgway is the man most women would be glad to spend their summers with. Chay has his responsibilities, but he also wants to have fun this...

Geza Tatrallyay’s latest novel, Twisted Fates, is the third and final story in his Twisted trilogy. This time we find crime novelist Greg Martens and his wife, former Interpol agent Anne Rossiter, on a mission to rescue their friend, Julia, from the clutches of powerful...

There's Beauty Inside… This Girl: Helping Girls Become Beautiful from the Inside Out by Ciara Ijames is a beautiful book for all girls out there which makes them feel beautiful irrespective of their experiences. This book will help them accept their beauty from a very...

There may be a simple answer to your question, why do apples float in water? They feel heavy enough, yet when placed in a bowl of water, they float. I guess floating apples is the reason why bobbing for apples is such a fun game...

Why would K.C. be digging in the garden? That’s what Mom wanted to know. It led to a series of questions, starting with: “Why are you digging up the garden?” Each of K.C.’s answers lead to another question as the young boy shares his new...

I love the title - K.C. & Kayla's Science Corner: Matter! What’s the Matter? It certainly doesn’t immediately strike someone that this might be a book about something scientific. But it is. Carol Basdeo has written a fun story, complete with colorful, exciting illustrations by...