Sally Lee Baker is up to the letter X in her series of alphabet stories. Xiomara the Xiphodon, written and illustrated by Sally Lee Baker, is filled with words that either start with or include the letter X. I even learned a new word. Xenodochy...

Teaching young people to enjoy reading is a difficult task, especially in this era where there are many distractions to lure them away from a good book, a good story, a good poem, or a good play. While English teachers strive to instill in young...

Scrub is a little bar of soap that lives on a pink dish in the bathroom. He loves jumping into action during a bath where he slips and slides until every part is clean. He might enjoy bath time but what he enjoys the most...

J.N. Baker’s Last Light is a fantastic story about Zoe Marks, an immortal reluctantly caught in the middle of a war between good and evil that has been waging for a thousand years. Being one of the “Chosen”, Zoe has amazing and terrifying capabilities that...

Mr. Claws Decks the Halls is a children’s holiday-themed picture book written by Lindsey Coker Luckey and illustrated by Toska. Mr. Claws loves the Christmas holidays, and he prides himself on being so very busy, even busier than Santa Claus, he figures, or his reindeer....

In JJ Brown Wants to be COOL by BB Mack, JJ Brown is a cute little pup and he wags his tail at everything when he is happy. JJ not only wants to be happy, but he also wants to be cool. JJ Brown is...

If you are a parent who wants to introduce the topic of racism to your young child, please consider The Lying Liar Called Racism: A Love Letter, crafted by Giselle Fuerte. She begins by introducing three big ideas that are woven together during this captivating...

A journey of self-discovery forms the basis of this wonderful first chapter book, I Am Sam, by Rodney James. Sam has always felt different from the rest of his family, resulting in some awkwardness between them. It doesn’t help that he’s a bit clumsy and...

In a sidenote intended to properly describe her apparent children’s book, Life of a Firefly (illustrated exquisitely by Suzanne Groat), Sandra Brown-Lindstedt says simply and ingenuously that it is “particularly suited for ages 8–12.” I’m afraid that’s like saying To Kill A Mockingbird is at...

Mooreeffoc by Tetiana Aleksina and Tony Single is a short story that begins with a thrilling twist. The setting of the story is described in rich detail. The reader is transported to the kind of cozy café where one would like to go on a...

The Package: A Novella by Heidi Slowinski is a short read packed with mystery and excitement. Noa, a travel blogger with plenty of initiative, purchases a jacket from a thrift store on a work-related trip. The jacket, while comfortable, has a strange note in the...

Consciousness: Earth's Evolution Spiritually Realized (Universal Consciousness) by Jason L. Mondragon is an eye-opening book that explores the nature and power of consciousness and will appeal to fans of New Age spirituality. The book opens with a beautiful definition of consciousness, understood as an evolved...

Speak to the Fire: What to Believe in a Messed up World is the first book in the God Notes nonfiction series by Joy Ryan. It is an inspirational book in which the author shares her story and her powerful encounter with God. Born into...

Elusan is a work of fiction in the fantasy, action, and adventure sub-genres, and was penned by author Aryan Victorius. Written as the opening work to the Sukran Trilogy of magical fantasy novels, this immersive drama is set in a realm where power is measured...

In Boomerville at Ballymegille by Caroline James, the death of her husband leads Hattie Mulberry back to Hotel Boomerville. Starting anew, Hattie resumes her former position as manager as new residents arrive to experience the wonderful activities that the place has to offer. Better yet,...

How to Rob a Bank in Drag: A True Story of ODD LGBT Issues by Dawn Lawson is the tale of one woman’s progression from being a 14-year-old runaway from an emotionally battered childhood to where, at the age of 53, as a recovering drug...

The grandfather and the little boy had to till and turn the soil, hack and hoe, plow and plant, mulch and mow, and it was a lovely day to work in the garden. January to June they harrowed and weeded, and April to August they...

The Lovely Haze of Baby Days by Lindsay Kellar-Madsen is a cute baby book that shows a pretty accurate account of what it is like for new moms and their little ones. This book talks about the day to day activities, as well as the...

Lady in Red: The Eye Spy Series, Book 3 is a sleuth mystery novel for children and preteens written by Tessa Buckley. Alex and Donna Macintyre had promised their irate dad and their Nan that they wouldn’t be doing any more sleuthing after the misadventures...

It was the little girl's favorite night because she and her family were going on The Great PJ Ride, a tradition they followed every Christmas. She likes it because she gets to stay up late to see all the lights and decorations in the neighborhood....