There is something very mysterious about the woman in black. Morgan keeps noticing her: on the plane en route to a family trip to Pittsburgh, in the hotel, in the mall, and other places as well. Each time Morgan sees this mysterious woman in black,...

Paradise Pearl is a short play written by Rebecca Lott. There is great pleasure in reading plays, and Paradise Pearl is nothing short of that; it has been a delight to read. It takes place in Sophie and Tubert’s room. It’s time for bed, and...

In Snowy and Zoey’s Big Life Lesson by Hilda Youssef, we are introduced to two friends. Snowy is a pretty white dog and Zoey is a beautiful purple butterfly. Both are very excited because it’s their first day of school and they are eager to...

Don’t F*ck Up Your No-Budget Movie! by Ivan Peric features useful advice from an experienced filmmaker, told in a candid voice that feels like having a conversation with a friend or mentor. The book is full to bursting with good advice and helpful footnotes, denoting...

The Magus and the Fool is a work of fiction in the LGBTQ+, interpersonal drama, and family saga subgenres. It is intended for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Akiva Hersch. This intense and highly gripping drama examines what happens when...

Abuse of every type is rampant in this world. Kim Bushman Aguilar wants to help end the cycle of abuse. In Tell Everyone: Break the Silence of Child Abuse, Kim defines some of the common types of abuse and then tells readers what to do...

A Summer Storm: Escaping the Evil by Tony Knapp is a continuation of the story of covert operative Jason “Hawk” McCullough and his ongoing battle with the evil North Korean terrorist known as The Dragon. After a firefight with the Dragon’s men, when Jason and...

Holly and the Secret Seeds is a heartwarming children’s book written by Marsha Jackson with illustrations by Sheena Whatcott. This story shares a beautiful message about how little acts can have meaningful consequences. After reading a book at the library, Holly is inspired to spread...

Changes are an important fact in our lives; many times they are not only inevitable but also take us out of our comfort zone. Big changes can be scary, especially for children. So how do you teach them to think positively about it? Author Nija...

We all have a song inside our head that plays at a special beat, one that is unique to us. Many of us hear pleasant, happy songs with a steady, regular beat. But Delilah hears a song that’s overly loud, raucous, with an annoyingly irregular...

The Surfing Saint is a work of fiction in the action, adventure, and humor sub-genres. It is intended for children of independent reading age and was penned by author Benjamin Fraser, with illustrations provided by artist Alison Mutton. The titular protagonist of this concise and...

A book that everyone should have! People are different and this is good because one of the wonders of the world is its diversity in all aspects. But sometimes, we need to teach this idea to little ones enjoyably and easily for them to understand....

In The Pinch Pixie by Heather Dagostino, we are introduced to a beautiful pixie with a very important job. It’s her job to make sure that you aren’t afraid to get a vaccine that is much needed. Vaccines were developed many years ago by a...

China is one of the super economies of not only the Far but also the Middle East while the rest of the world is constantly on its toes to establish its political and economic influence in the world. China’s Belt and Road initiative is one...

The Last Angel To Fall by Brian G. Walsh is a speculative urban novel and the first book in the bold new Jubal Stone series. Diplomatic Security Service agent Jubal Stone, a desolate, cynical, and flawed protagonist with a sullied reputation, has been tasked with...

In The Prisoner's Cross by Peter B. Unger, Don Campbell returned from his summer job at the Ford plant in May 1993. Don’s father Jim, a Ford mechanic, and his mother Alberta came from a working-class background. Don and his sister Sue had been witness...

S.E. Palmer has created a beautiful fantasy novel with strong characters and a roller-coaster plot. Pressured from all sides to make huge life decisions, Kaiya takes refuge in her safe space, the forest. While there, Kaiya stumbles upon magical power, and instead of finding a...

Self-esteem is developed during the early years of life, as are other emotional and social skills. That is why children must be motivated to seek the best in themselves so that they learn to appreciate their uniqueness. With the help of passages from the Bible,...

Stories from the Vale: Gifts of the Elven is a work of fiction in the fantasy and adventure subgenres. It is intended for the general reading audience and was penned by author Kathy Ann Trueman. In a fantasy land where those with the gift of...

I Am Legend meets Army of the Dead in Dave Godwin’s Tetrad Variant. It all begins with a virus—the benign Sleeper Virus attaches itself to cells throughout each host and is able to destroy nearly any foreign bacterial or viral invader. But then came the...