The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Case#3: The Case of the Missing Arch by Renee Hand opens with Dr. Cedric E. Meant (Dr. Ced), a world-renowned researcher on erosion, giving a lecture about erosion. As the lecture ends, Dr. Ced discovers that...

The Wild & Zany Galactic Adventures of Commander Zhang & Lieutenant Simon by Vegastarchild584 is the tale of the titular Zhang and Simon and their extra-terrestrial work. The relationship between the co-workers who conduct exploratory assignments from the base of the Athena is one of...

Popina and Slumberina is a work of fiction in the picture book, social issues, and childcare subgenres. It is intended for bedtime reading for youngsters. Penned by author Irit Tal with illustrations by artist Anat Davis, this delightful picture book takes young readers on a...

Sophia and the Dragon-Eye Charms: The Secret of Okaas is a children's fantasy novel by Beth Christopherson. Sophia is drawn into a magical adventure three years after the death of her brother, Seth. Gifted with powerful heart magic born from her compassion, she’s chosen by...

In Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar, Ava loves to be outdoors and let her imagination run away with her. The forests are full of secrets and wonderful creatures in Ava’s mind. But one day, her exploration into the forest leads to...

Reading aloud to preschoolers not only helps them develop essential reading skills but also helps them love to read. I cannot think of a better way to encourage reading aloud than with rhyming picture books like Captain Troublemaker and The Belly Rub Avenger. In it,...

Questions about God and Life I Wish My Grandchildren Had Asked features Ezra Stuyvesant responding to deep spiritual inquiries with clear, practical explanations. He explains emotions like anger and worry as ego-driven illusions masking the divine self and champions prayer and meditation for reconnecting with...

Stan I.S. Law, aka Stanislaw Kapuscinski, has written what I anticipated to be a highly interesting book with deeply profound metaphysical and spiritual components. WALL - Love, Sex and Immortality (Book One of the Aquarius Trilogy) most certainly is composed of those aspects, alongside the...

Toby noticed a little black puppy in the lane when he and his dad were riding their bicycles on a back road in Vermont. Toby got off his bicycle and went near the puppy to see if he was hurt. The pup felt so soft...

Kobee Manatee and his friends, Tess and Pablo, are off on another underwater adventure in Kobee Manatee: Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard. Kobee and his friends set off from Grand Cayman for their 500-mile journey to his cousin’s cafe in Belize. They’ve...

Sicilian Seductions by Sophia Elan is a slice-of-life drama novel that follows a woman's journey of self-discovery. Haunted by her past and recent broken marriage, Sofia undertakes a trip to the picturesque locales of the Mediterranean in Sicily, Italy, hoping to find joy in her...

Big Love and War Horse by Shallen Anne Chitwood is a deeply moving story set against the backdrop of the 1942 bombings off the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Following the Deacon family during and after the Great Depression, the novel delves into their struggles...

Knowledge and Wisdom by Nges Elmer is a philosophical book that carefully distinguishes knowledge and wisdom, defining knowledge as the rational pursuit involving intuition, effort, and morality, while wisdom centers on moral judgment and self-correction. He speaks on education as a lifelong integration of intellect,...

Are we truly adults if we haven’t lived life? And have we truly lived life if we don’t have experiences that have shaped who we are as people? When it comes to matters of the heart, almost everyone has had one or more bad experiences...

#ONECHOICE – How Ten Seconds Can Change Your Life is a work of non-fiction in the social issues subgenre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Becky Savage, with contributions from the memories of Nick and Jack Savage. The...

Unforgettable Appetizers, Memorable Recipes for Any Occasion is an interesting southern cookbook by Cassandra Harrell. There are many unique theme related recipes that will be just perfect for any function you’re planning. These include: Soul Food Feast, Fresh Seafood Party, Healthy Living Gathering, Dips and...

"Zippy's Big Difference," written by Candida Sullivan and illustrated by Jack Foster, is an excellent story that is geared for children, but will teach both children and adults valuable lessons. Zippy prays that the rain will stop and the clouds will go away. However, he...

"Try living out your dreams, no matter what the consequences. Too often in life, we regret the things we didn't do, more than the things we've done." Allen Williams had his own dreams for his life and it was not working at Cross Brothers'...

In "A Mage Is Born," we meet Garig the lead character. Garig was orphaned when he was a mere two weeks old. His mother handed him to her sister in order to protect him from the evil Mage that attacked the castle. His Uncle Charles...

The Hidden Way by Harrison M. Love is a young adult fantasy novel inspired by Amazonian folklore and mythology. Told through a non-linear timeline narrative to respect the original method of storytelling amongst ancient Amazonian tribes, the book follows one of the last remnants of...