Amie Savage Safari by Lucinda E. Clarke is the latest in a series of books that opened with an ordinary English housewife relocating to Africa to further her husband’s career. Upon his death, Her Majesty’s government forcibly recruited Amie as a spy, leaving her...

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...

Mechcraft: Disruption is a work of fiction in the science fiction, action, and adventure sub-genres, and was penned by author Brian Fitzpatrick as a sequel to the original Mechcraft novel. The newest installment is intended for mature young adult readers and upward, owing to the...

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...

Who doesn’t love an adventure story full of magic, creative characters, animals, deep friendships, evil, and dragons? The Six Tribes by Jenaya Vander Stoep delivers all that and more. This outstanding book follows six animal tribes: the Bear, Dog, Cat, Critter, Bird, and Deer. The...

The Happy Clam is a motivational self-help book/memoir written by Rosemary A. Schmidt. Schmidt draws from her own life and uses personal anecdotes to convey lessons on various aspects of the human condition to help people lead happy and fulfilling lives. The author also cites...

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...

In With Full Malice: A Deadly Vigilante Crime Novel of Twisted Justice by Brenda Hill, Maddy has been traumatized by her past for as long as she can remember. The brutal loss of her parents continued to haunt her every waking moment. Her grandmother Ella...

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,...

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never an easy task. There are so many emotions that come to the fore in a moment of vulnerability. It could be the stoic, silent approach to an event no one wants to face but the...

Ratheena's Curse is a work of fiction in the epic fantasy and adventure subgenres and is the sequel to The Six Tribes. It is aimed at the young adult reading audience and was penned by author Jenaya Vander Stoep. In this thrilling continuation of the...

Into the Darkness: A Journey into Schizophrenia by Darren Smith is his story after living with “schizophrenia” for the last thirty years. He has gone into the darkness many times but he always found his way back out. He had a fairly normal childhood in...

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,...

Cadence: First Steps on the Path of Light is a work of fiction in the science fiction, mystery, and adventure genres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to scenes of graphic violence and the use of explicit language throughout. Penned by author D.G....

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...