Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland (James and Syvok) by Wendy Nystrom is an ideal story book for children and its seasonal theme makes it even more relevant right now. James and Syvok set off on their third adventure. There are 13 Santas and...

Matthew 13:44 by Scott Coren is an entertaining book revolving around Lucy and Steve Sinclair. Lucy and Steve form a dynamic pair living in Washington DC and expecting their first baby. But their world comes crashing down when Steve becomes sick and is found dead....

Unlucky 13 was written by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. This installment in the Women’s Murder Club is a breathtaking thrill ride. Unlucky 13 opens with a traffic accident on the Golden Gate Bridge; the victims died a terrible death. Death by hamburger! The bomb...

Thirteen is the female protagonist of Fixer 13 by G. Michael Smith, the first book in The Forevers series. Thirteen has just turned 13, and 13 seems to be her lucky number. She seems to be very lucky in general, and very bright, too. She...

Christmas is only two weeks away and Alicia is bubbling with excitement in Alicia and the Light Bulb People in Star Factory 13 by Barbara Roman. Alicia has been asked by her mother to choose a lamp with a personality for her room as a...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in the Western District of Tennessee is a legal resource book for the layperson, written by John E. Dunlap. While most consumers never envision having to file for bankruptcy, sometimes that option may be the best solution for their financial situation. In...

LUCKY 13: Mort Cooper and the Jinx That Led to a MVP Season by Michael Murphy is a breezy and enjoyable read for sports fans. A compelling story that centers on the superstition in sports. From the very start, the author notes that superstition has...

The Starlight Club 13: The Old Doll by Joe Corso is a historical fiction crime-drama novel set in Corona, Queens, in the early 1960s. After former Ziegfeld Follies member Elizabeth Nagel (Betsy) helps an injured soldier of the Queens' mob boss Big Red Fortunato, saving...

Hey, What's On 13? by H. C. Woo offers a humorous and insightful look into the life of a modern-day professional caught in the corporate grind. The protagonist, a product manager, faces mounting pressures at work and in his personal life, navigating health scares, unrealistic...

Don’t Be Mean to 13 by Douglas Harris is an exploration of superstitions, particularly the fear of the number thirteen and Friday the 13th. Written in a lighthearted tone, it aims to demystify these irrational beliefs and encourage readers, especially older children, to think critically...

Asylum – 13 Tales of Terror, by Matt Drabble, comprises 13 tales of terror inside a tale of terror. Asylum is a very interesting concept. Matt Drabble starts his story by introducing Martin Parcell, the new assistant janitor at Blackwater Heights, a spooky looking old...

Asylum II - 13 More Tales of Terror is a short story collection by Matt Drabble centered on the horror genre. A perfect read for Halloween, the collection comprises a follow up to the original award winning Asylum anthology. Connecting all the stories is the...

“Old Friends” by Sally Jenkins is this author’s second anthology, with 13 award-winning short stories, following closely on the heels of the successful publication of “One Day for Me”, her collection of 8 award-winning shorts. “Old Friends” is another very pleasurable read, sure to invoke...

Glenda was feeling guilty about her previous life, having abandoned her children to go be with her new lover, Rich. Her life had not been easy, having lost her father to alcoholism at an early age and getting pregnant at the tender age of sixteen....

I knew I needed this book when I read the blurb, “Motivation doesn't stick around long enough.” This sounds like my need to exercise. I lose motivation. Just as the subtitle states, author Takumi Yamzaki offers readers thirteen exercises to assist the reader in finding...

The Silver Lining of Cancer, for all intents and purposes, took my breath away! This book is filled with short, true stories from those who know all too well the effects of cancer because they had to experience it. What more powerful a way to...

Steaming makes food tender and moist and the technique of steaming foods is good for anyone on a pureed diet. In a dysphagia kitchen, steaming is the perfect cooking method. Steaming does not necessarily produce bland food; it makes the dishes lighter and they are...

Essential Life Skills For Teens by David Skiddy is a guide to making your dreams come true while still in your teens. The author narrates the difficulties he went through when he started his business. He explains finding solutions to his problems using critical thinking...

Haunted Arizona Deadly Graveyards by Jethro Blanch consists of thirteen stories that introduce you to a more macabre aspect of Arizona's history. Each tale shares two key components: a tragic death and a graveyard. Both aspects create what we think of as ‘haunted’ sites. These...

"The Blood of Heroes: The Thirteen Day Struggle for the Alamo" by James Donovan is a good book. I doubt whether there are many Americans, especially Texans, who do not know the story of Davy Crockett and the Alamo; it was one of the most...