Meet Goti, the shiny red bus, and Vivek, the dusty coal train, in the storybook The Dusty Train’s Sweet Surprise: A Lesson in Kindness by Subhash Kommuru. They were both very hardworking but Goti always made fun of Vivek, saying he was faster than Vivek...

The tactless, belligerent, and unscrupulous Brett Cornell is at it again in David D. D'Aguanno's Brett Gets Hammered, the sixth installment in his Brett Cornell series. In this installment, Brett is hired by siblings Tammy and Andy Rankin to prove that their late father's death...

Mrs. Murray's Ghost: A Piccadilly Street Story, Book 1 is a children’s adventure fantasy novel written by Emily-Jane Hills Orford. Mary was quite impressed with the rather magnificent house that she and her family were moving into. There was a tower three stories high, and...

Retreads by Steve Hobbs is a reality-shifting tale of mystery, intrigue, and romance. While there are several important characters, the story mostly focuses on two: Meg - a young girl from the past - and Sam – the head of a company capable of bringing...

Guilt in Hiding by Donald Levin is the third book in the Martin Preuss Mystery series. Martin Preuss doesn’t have an easy life; his son is handicapped, his wife long dead and his boss doesn’t like him. He is put in charge of the case...

Donna Gielow McFarland has designed a very good piano method titled Intro to Piano: Class Piano for Adult Beginners. The book has been designed to be used in a Group Piano Lesson, as it includes ensemble pieces for two pianos. In an individual lesson, it...

Renegade: Black Dawn 0.5 by Mallory McCartney is a gripping YA fantasy with a strong narrator and very interesting characters. We enter Kiero, an empire that has experienced prosperity in past years, but that prosperity is about to be broken as a powerful and ruthless...

Out of Tupelo by Mark Gilleo is a well-crafted crime drama about murder, grief, and the consequences of revenge. The story follows Edward, a grieving husband whose happy life is shattered by his wife’s sudden disappearance. At first, Edward puts his trust in the local...

Deputy Paws and the Puppy Mill Cause is an animal story book for children written by Peggy Race and illustrated by Mike Motz. Deputy Paws lives with his loving human companion, and he has his own bed, toys and a grand backyard to run and...

Dear Future Wife Diaries is a work of romantic fiction by author Benjamin Smith, but one with a unique layout which is self-described as ‘365 Love Memoirs for each day of the year’. Each page of the book represents a sentiment or declaration of love...

Famous Faces Decoded: A Guidebook for Reading Others by Dan Hill is an interesting book that unveils the secrets to building great relationships. In this book, the author discusses the art of reading others, an element that is essentially important in connecting with others deeply...

In Panhandlers by Nick Schuck, the world of poverty is laid bare in places where there seems to be little else to do but sell drugs, sex, and violence. The story begins with two young boys, Hank and Teddy, and works through aspects of their...

The stark realities of the Forgotten and Ignored Vietnam War Veterans are expertly exposed by Dr. Robert L. McHenry in this explosive book. The wide-spread use of Agent Orange all over Southeast Asia is a dark secret, even today. Dr. McHenry was exposed to Agent...

Meet Amy and Alex in Alex and Amy’s Great Adventures: Coloring Book by Tammy Seebecker Brown. Amy likes to try on clothes and you may feel she’s playing dress up. She’s going to be a famous fashion designer and she likes tea parties. Alex and...

It's Coloring With A Twist: A Children's Book To Learn, Color, Play and Search, Volume 1 by Lakyshia L. Shelton is an educational coloring book that makes learning fun and interesting. The book has pictures for coloring and word searches that are helpful to young...

Brian E. Priest is a brilliant writer. I don’t say that very often. I think I was expecting a travelogue when I picked Tiddlers in a Jam Jar for review. This is more a ‘lifealogue,’ if one can be permitted to make up such a...

Operation Clusterpuck: A B.S., Incorporated Novel by Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss is a rollicking ride that melds corporate intrigue, romance, and humor to create a spellbinding narrative. The opening grabbed my attention, a sterling promise of the humor that awaits the reader: “The IT...

Gold in Havilah: A Novel of Cain's Wife by Jean Hoefling explores the extent of Akliah's desire to be with her brother, Cain. In addition to her infatuation, the book explores how far Cain wandered away from the righteous path of his parents due to...

Move Every Mountain: Overcoming 15 of Life's Toughest Challenges is a nonfiction Christian Living/Devotionals book written by Shamiro Anita. Anita is a worship leader at the Grace Abundant Grace Fellowship, a singer/songwriter, and an inspirational author. Anita argues that while life is not always smooth...

Cockloft: Scenes from a Gay Marriage by Kyle Thomas Smith is a clever glimpse into the author’s life. The story centers on Smith’s experiences living in New York with his husband, Julius. Through the use of vignettes and short tales, the author makes the ordinary...