Andrew lives with his father and works in a library. His father is a paleontologist. His work takes him all over the world and he always comes home excited about his recent find. This time, the find is what he first believes to be the...

Eunis, a novel by Herbert Heastie, tells the story of Mikael. Mikael is astonishingly normal. He is a middle-aged, working-class, run-of-the-mill guy. We’re introduced to his daily grind, paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle, and relationship struggles. Yet, Mikael’s life is about to turn on its head, forever. His...

Italians of Northeastern Pennsylvania is not the first book Stephanie Longo dedicates to the history and presence of Italian immigrants in North America. With her considerable efforts, Longo is helping to fill the void that still makes the experiences and lives of these people largely...

Savagery by J.C. Mehta is a short but sharp poetry collection tackling what it means to be indigenous in 21st-century America. This is a very raw, honest, personal account and Mehta pulls no punches. She discusses her experiences in a straightforward manner with crisp, concise...

Dark Soul Experiments by Bre Hall is the first book in the Dark Souls Chronicles. Ren’s life was ordinary. She spent her days hanging out with her best friend Alfie, who had changed since a car accident a few months ago, and dealing with a...

A Greek Cat by Moshe Karasso follows the story of a Jewish man growing up in the idyllic Greek islands to adulthood and old age. Although generations before him had acquired much wealth, the generations that followed became complacent and lazy, leaving the family poverty-stricken...

Non-native English speakers will highly appreciate A Dictionary of Confusable Phrases by Yuri Dolgopolov. It aims at helping them understand metaphors and idioms, and consequently, improving their knowledge of the English language and culture. It also presents "a complete lexicographic inventory" for the first time....

What does it mean to be a prince? Or a princess, for that matter? Is it a right of how one is born? A right to be arrogant, selfish and self-centered? A hundred years ago, a High Prince, Alexander, thought he was born to rule....

In Eternal Life in the Spirit World, Jennifer P. Tanabe and Dietrich F. Seidel paint a picture of the hedonistic body in relation to the free soul. They explain that humans need to live harmoniously, both in body and soul. Helpful illustrations are present throughout...

If you’re not a fan of historical fiction but really enjoy reading about two people falling in love under difficult, even extraordinary circumstances, then don’t think twice about selecting Auschwitz Syndrome by Ellie Midwood as your next book. This is one of the most amazing...

Giahem's Talons (The Incarn Saga) by Katharine E Wibell is a gripping fantasy with a strong appeal to young adult readers who enjoy epic fantasies. With strong undertones of myth and legend and a plot that features the proverbial struggle between light and darkness, good...

Perhaps a bit more true for any book categorized as a mystery/suspense/thriller, the overused reviewer’s phrase, “It’s a page-turner!” ought to be more than just a minimum expectation. Jeff Turner’s novel The Choices He Made is accurately tagged as a mystery/suspense/thriller, and it is foremost...

"During 20 years as a brand strategy consultant, I have shepherded businesses and organizations of all types and sizes through the process of identifying what makes their brand like no one else’s.” Scott Hauman, an expert in the field, articulately explains his 6-Layer framework for...

The Treacherous Tingling Tanglelow Trial: The Tanglelows Three by Greg McGoon, the third book of the series, tackles the topic of dealing with emotions in an aesthetic manner that will captivate readers and help them understand their moods. The Tingles are special and normally they...

The Trampling Trembling Tanglelow Tale, written by Greg McGoon, tells the story of a battle between Tramples and Trembles, awkward types of Tanglelows that cause disruption in the mind. Interestingly written, the colorful trail that the reader is sent on talks about these disruptions, and...

Some Time Later: Fantastic Voyages Through Alternate Worlds edited by AJ Sikes, BJ Sikes, and Dover Whitecliff is an anthology of short stories from authors featured in Twelve Hours Later and Thirty Days Later. Three men discover the whereabouts of a vampire and a werewolf...

It takes 4 weeks for you to see your body changing. It takes 8 weeks for your family and friends to see the changes. It takes 12 weeks for your new lifestyle to become a positive habit. Gym Logbook: 12-Week Gym Workout Logbook, Planner and...

Zombie Fly is a short sharp work of horror penned for young adult audiences and was written by author Ray Cecire. Blending an unusual combination of horror and romantic comedy genres, this delightfully dark book follows the exploits of Katherine Siles, a nineteen-year-old chemistry student...

Pemba and the Little Green Tree by Shirley J. Starr is a children’s illustrated storybook. Pemba and his family live in a small stone hut on the mountain. They work their terraces, planting and harvesting food for the winter and Pemba and his grandfather collect...

Waterdown is a work of thoughtful and interesting science fiction penned by author Anastasia Slabucho. This novella-length work explores the efforts of Geo Spears, whose incredible innovations in Fusion A. I. should have cemented her as a true hero of her age. But the A....