Tinsel in a Tangle by Laurie Germaine is a story that looks closely into the concept of "fitting in." Tinsel is a human-sized elf who stands out among other elves who are of an acceptable size. Her size is not the only thing that stands...

It’s almost hard to believe that Too Many Secrets by EB Corbin is a first novel. It’s that good. It’s also pleasing to know that Too Many Secrets is the first book in a trilogy, based on Roxanne Boudreaux, who, when we meet her in...

The LoveBugs Welcome Party by Joanne Grady is a whimsical story revolving around family and love. The sun wakes up and says hello to the LoveBugs, except Ashlynne who is still sleeping. Ashlynne wants to take the new BabyBug home, but MommyBug says it is...

Goodbye to Italia by Marisa Parker is an enchanting story that takes the reader on a journey back in time and into the lives of her parents. The cover of this biography is beautiful and hints at the rich history inside the pages. I loved...

Sonora Pass is a graphic novel written by Jaime Olmos and illustrated by Kevin Nichols. Who killed Celia after the Jabberwocky Band reunion -- and why did they do it? Celia and Esteban had made plans to start a new life together in California after...

A Stitch in Time: Six Thought-provoking Stories About Time & Reality comprises tales of various lengths and styles, but always capturing moments in time that are special to one or more people. Or perhaps not capturing it, for is your “now” mine? The first story,...

The Education of Evelyn (A Novel) by Pamela Frances Basch is the type of novel that would appeal most to a mixed audience made up of young adults and adults who enjoy reading about moving relationships between children and adults that profoundly affect both individuals....

Don’t Call Me Chip is an animal story for eighth-graders by Neil O’Donnell. Timothy, a chipmunk, lives under the verandah of Mike’s home. Mike is an elderly man who made friends with the animals who live in the woods. Their peaceful, happy way of life...

Ariella's destiny had been written in the stars, not that she was aware of it, but other more scheming and unsavory characters were. She had been entrusted with a great responsibly. She was the Baroness of Leduryon. There were richer and more influential people who...

Definitely NOT Monica by Joanna Butler is an amusing yet somewhat lifelike tale. Jenny Sullivan has always felt different from everyone else. She has learned to live with so much – germaphobia, OCD, even having a fear of publicly shouting “titties”! She lives alone, unable...

Lord Banjo is a dog. He’s actually a royal dog. At least, that’s what he claims based on his lineage to the Great Pyrenees, the breed declared by King Louis XIV to be the Royal Dogs of France. It doesn’t matter that Lord Banjo is...

Her grandmother's death causes Jackie and her mother Faith to move back home after being away for six years. Having completed her degree, Faith decides to reacquaint herself with the place she once called home and see some old friends, while working at her aunt's...

Life in the Hollywood Lane is a contemporary fiction novel written by Ann Crawford. Trish had grown up seeing herself as an ugly duckling, something she referred to as “fugly”. First, there was her crazy red hair that redefined the term “naturally curly”, and not,...

Justina has moved into her new dorm room and she’s settled into her classes. With all the course work, she hardly pays attention to the mysterious antique mirror left behind in her room. That is until the elaborate jewel embedded in the frame starts glowing...

The wonderful anticipation for any reader of young adult fiction, but an equally difficult challenge for its author, is the always exciting and expectant notion of One … Great … Story. The implication being: The writer had better be a good storyteller. In just such...

Memoirs of Dr. Andrew Moonir Khan: Journey of an Educator is a biographical work by Mrs. Brenda C. Mohammed focusing on the life story of a young teacher during the period of indentureship in the Caribbean. Andrew was the son of indentured immigrants from India,...

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...

The Divorcee is a hot romance novel exclusively for adults by author Treena Wynes. Filled with sizzle, sass and sex, this is the story of main character Allie, who starts out as a severely disgruntled wife with a boring, moody man who wants to control...

In The Apotheosis by Darrell Lee, when Dr. John Numen’s father dies suddenly he inherits a major stake in a successful pharmaceutical company. Using the company as a cover, John Numen begins his own medical research which could change human life as we know it....

Send Packs! by David Paul Kutchinski is an exciting foray into American history and those momentous facets that were scintillating episodes of bravery and courage during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War and its immediate aftermath. The Union forces fought the rebellious Confederates...