A Christmas elf is assigned to a family to send an annual report to Santa in the comical family story, Letters from a Christmas Elf: Unexpected Humor For Any Season by Kurt and Kirsten Johnston. Santa has assigned his best and brightest elf graduate from...

Ain’t Always Been a Preacher by Casey McDonald is a short but lively story of a man who tries desperately to keep his past from reclaiming his life since he has chosen to lead a now reformed existence as the preacher in a small town....

Beyond a Veiled Reflection: Anachronistic Dimensions, Book Two by Christine Church continues the story of Meirah and Dane, two people who found love in the most unlikely way and now their love is being threatened once more. The novel opens in a very strong manner...

Artie Van Why's 9/11: A Survivor's Story is a nonfiction memoir. Van Why was there, at Ground Zero, when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. He had originally moved to New York City in pursuit of a career as an actor, and had...

An adorable puppy helps kids discover the joy of writing in the fun children's book, Sophia Wants to Write a Book by Marie White. Sophia is a curious dog. One day, she watches her mommy write. She thinks it looks like fun, so she begs...

Emily never lived in Seattle’s Blue Diamond apartments but now she’s packing up her parent’s unit following the death of her abusive, alcoholic mother. An awkward misfit who aspires to be an artist, Emily is stuck working for her famous father in a job she...

Oh, To Be A Bulldog, written by Sonia Cunningham Leverette and illustrated by Neel Solanki, portrays a young boy named Kaidan, an only child who goes to a homecoming game where he sees an English Bulldog and genuinely falls in love with the breed. Kaidan...

If I Were A T-Rex (T-Rex Series Volume 1) is perfect for the young girl or boy that really likes dinosaurs. The illustrations are well done with many different pictures of the T-Rex being many different things. I think it certainly sparks the imagination of...

Confessions of a Good Kid by William Fogg is a hilarious adventure of a carefree, delightful childhood and the thrills of early youth. It is an autobiography that takes readers on a rollicking ride with the author through his mischief and adventures in the company...

Meet My Friends from A to Z by Sharon Brandon is a colorful, educational book which helps young children learn the letters of the alphabet by assigning each letter to a name. The story starts with Meeka, whose name of course begins with M, then...

Before I read Just a Name, I had never heard of author Becky Monson. However, after reading this cute, fun and witty novel, I don't think I will ever forget her or the novel's protagonist. The story follows Holly Murphy, a straight up sort of...

When I Was a Grownup And Other Poems by Nichole Hansen is a collection of poems that are simple, lighthearted, and easy to understand. The poems are interesting and they will bring a smile not only to the faces of children but adults as well....

Diary of a Mad Trapper is a collection of reality-based short stories written by Madi Legere. The author knew cats and kittens faced a struggle even to survive from an early age. The cats on the family farm, when she was growing up, were working...

J.C. Perry’s Wish Upon a Shooting Star opens the door between the real world and one some of us suspect exists. One cold evening, Lorna sees through her window the wonder of a star shooting across the sky, but what she wishes for more than...

Designer Dogs, Awkward Hugs, and a Pigeon: Veterinary Tales, Again is a non-fiction memoir written by PJ Miller on his experiences as a veterinarian working with animals for a living. The story starts off humorously and sets the tone for the rest of the book....

How to Create a $1,000,000 Speech by Dr. Judith Briles is a handy guide for all those readers who want to become successful speakers and deliver a miracle with their words. The author's experience as a speaker will give readers the confidence to speak in...

Glenn Stevens’ My Yoga Instructor is a Vampire! starts with two friends, Jill and Vickie, walking home from a yoga session. A supposedly normal night turns into a dangerous situation when Jill notices a certain yoga instructor following them home. Kim, their yoga instructor, had...

Not a Purse by Stephanie Dreyer is an informative book for children, parents, and teachers. In a rhythmic way, the author shows how animals have characteristics like humans. For example, foxes like to play, pigs are good swimmers and crocodiles cry. The author presents many...

Walter is eighty-five, a man who loves the winter and the quiet peace of the night. He doesn't enjoy having to wake up. Yes, he has missed a lot in his life and all he wants is to quit everything. There is the "living room...

Two best friends are the target of an obsessive admirer in the spine-chilling thriller, Sharing a Stalker by Amy Raines. Claire and Samantha have been very close since they lived next door to each other as children. Not only do they have strong bonds, but...