The Heart of a Lion and the Body of a Cat by Shani T. Night is an illustrated children's book that tells a great story. The protagonist is a young lion who would do many things but cannot because he is sick. However, he is...

In The Shell and the Octopus: A Memoir, author Rebecca Stirling has written one of the most soul-searching books about how parents can influence their children and the paths that they take in life. This book takes the reader on a journey, showing how parents...

‘But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.”’ That was the command given by Christ to his followers – a command that is stretched to its limits in Fled for Refuge by Kristina Hall. The backdrop to this story is...

A little girl is upset about her parents getting a divorce and isn't sure how to deal with her feelings. She has so many questions. Why are they getting a divorce, and is it her fault? She loves her family and wants to draw her...

Butterfly Lake by Robert J. Saniscalchi is a thriller featuring Vietnam war veterans Rob and Tex. Tex had just arrived at Rob’s lakeside cabin in Pennsylvania for a vacation with his wife and two kids. On the second day, they had no sooner prepared lunch...

The Doa Fora people of the Cloud forest and the villagers of Last Hope got along until they didn’t. While the villagers encroached on the forest, the Doa Fora warriors fought back with poisoned arrows. But who could explain the monstrous Illwen? When the villagers...

When I decided to read Breakthrough by Todd Mitchell, it was because I am one of those writers who has been stuck in what I call a “Go? No!’ state of creativity for the past five years. It feels crummy. So, when Mitchell’s subtitle indicated...

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...