Got a Minute? A Collection of Short Tales and Other Mind Doodles by A.P. Harper is an engaging short story anthology that showcases the author’s quick, impactful storytelling ability. Each narrative, crafted with precision and flair, offers a brief glimpse into different facets of life,...

Verses of the Broken: Echoes From A Fractured Mind by Nyx Thorn is an intense and deeply honest collection of poetry that doesn’t shy away from tough emotions. It dives straight into trauma, fear, and resilience, laying everything bare in a way that feels both...

Hi! I’m Cher: I Go Everywhere! is a charming and thoughtfully crafted children’s book by Jane Enright, beautifully illustrated by Monica Joy and Asha Butler. The story follows Cher, a vivacious working dog who lives by the ocean and helps her owner, Jane, stay present...

In Deception by Lee Maguire, Maegan Mitchell was intrigued by the Hip Hypnotist show on campus. Maegan had some understanding of hypnosis from her previous sessions with Dr. Bryce Davidson, but she felt strange after her experience of the Hip Hypnotist performance. Emilio was also...

The Smart Travelista's Guide: Mastering Mindful Travel by Linda King presents mindfulness as a state of present-moment awareness that can enhance traveling. King explains its importance in countering modern stressors like overwork and digital distractions. She introduces principles such as gratitude, acceptance, and patience, and...

Based on Zen principles, A Cup of Zen is a collection of 21 captivating flash fiction stories by Kai Tsukimi. A weary traveler encounters a kindly old man and discovers what's been dragging him along on his journey. An inquisitive young boy is full of...

The Magic Crystal: A Magical Adventure That Prepares Young Minds for the World by Billie Moon is a well-written picture book that inspires kids' minds. While this story is not structured like a traditional narrative, it offers an interactive experience where Billie presents scenes in...

Overthinking often hinders the pursuit of happiness rather than enabling our growth and progress. For anyone finding themselves trapped in the cauldron of fear, stress, or anxiety, the stories in The Monkey and The Way of Zen offer a transformative path to peace and happiness....

The Adventure of I: A Journey to the Centre of Your Reality is not a quick or light read. Author Tania Kotsos was inspired to write this book by the inscription on the Ancient Temple of Apollo: "Know Thyself." The author stresses the need to...

“Life is a transformation.” The Ph.D. properly adorning Jaime A. Pineda’s name as the author of Piercing the Cloud assumes immense importance when the reader discovers that the author failed kindergarten, lending added significance to the opening quote. Fortunately, this early setback itself was not...

A first volume for a promising, refreshing, and inspiring series, Purpose - Volume I: Meditation on Love, Relationship, Fear, Death, Intuition, And Power by Noura is a ground-breaking self-help book that is both insightful and intelligently crafted, a book for readers who want to generously...

The introduction to Celebrating the Solstices by Jim Donovan puts forward some intriguing ideas as to the meaning of these special days when Earth is at its extremes of distance in its orbit around the sun. From pagan times they were celebrated as a “new...

The Immigrant Wife: Her Spiritual Journey by Madhu Bazaz Wangu is a women’s fiction novel of epic proportions. Wangu chronicles the life of Shanti Bamzai, a young woman growing up in 1960s India. Shanti has great dreams of becoming an artist, and forgoes convention by...

"Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary" is an 818-page novel by Rusty Blackwood. The story unfolds in Wychmere Willows, a beautiful place that overlooks Lake Ontario in Canada. The siblings Joe and Emily, with Joe's daughter CJ, await the arrival of other members...

Sarah Sinclair is a career-minded woman who works in an ad agency in New York City. She is pretty and petite, but sex for her is not a central focus. Her past lovers were uninspiring to say the least. Luc Fortier, the ruling prince of...

Bird of the Soul is an inspirational story written by Ilchi Lee and illustrated by Jisu Han. It's the story of Jay, a man who has become too busy and preoccupied with life to remember the soul-bird who used to make him so happy and...

When Everyone Shines But You by Kelly Martin is not just another self-help book lining the shelf, telling you to think positive or obey the laws of attraction to get anything you want. This book shows you how being human is not only okay, but...

Willow's Walk by Rusty Blackwood is the life journey of Willow Lane Sutherland-Crosby. Born near Smith Falls in the Upper Ottawa Valley, on a dairy farm that belongs to her grandfather, she grows up in a closely knit family and is particularly close to her...

Didi Oviatt, the author of Aggravated Momentum, developed a strong, fascinating cast of characters in this thrilling fictional work. Markie is a young single woman who has been greatly affected by the murder of her best friend, Beth. Her sister, Kam, is supportive, yet challenges...

The Body Nirvana: More Than Just a Weight-loss Book by Garima Gupta is such a refreshing book. I am constantly reading diet books to try to lose weight and this is a completely different approach. Gupta believes that what your mind tells you about your...