The Darling Brothers – James, Andrew, and Nathan – grew up in a middle-class Australian family. When James was nine years old, their parents became “saved” and the family started to attend church services several times a week. Their Uncle Alwyn, an arrogant, narcissistic man,...

There are two questions asked by author Keon Lindsey: Why should we seek the Lord and what does seeking the Lord mean? In this thirty-day devotional study guide, Seeking the Lord: A 30 Day Start to Your Journey, you will be challenged on how to...

Andrew Billingham is many things—intelligent, attractive, naïve, and an absolute stud magnet for women (and at least one man, so far). In Body Language by Tim Bartholomew, the first book in the Slave to Beauty Trilogy, Andrew encounters Naomi (a short-lived ‘love of his life’),...

Gender Is a Choice: Inspired, Proactive, and Self-Actualised is a work of non-fiction that concerns themes of gender identity, equality, diversity, and human rights, and was penned by author Grace Alice Mukasa. This highly evocative and important work uncovers the gender biases and discriminations that...

Grave New World by Kate Quinn is the first book in the Down & Dirty Supernatural Cleaning Services series. Paige Harper has made a living from converting her father's cleaning business into one that cleans up supernatural messes. Despite how well she can clean up...

Truth of the Shadows by Slade Templeton is a psychological thriller/horror fiction that revolves around Dr. Joseph Hoffman. He was the head psychiatrist at Cottage Grove Hospital who relied on logic and his vast knowledge seconded by science. In front of his patients, who talked...

Balancers is a work of fiction in the urban fantasy, action, and adventure sub-genres, and was penned by author M.C. Alexander. A slick, sharp look at the nature of vengeance, the work is largely suitable for all reading audiences, with only a few moderate instances...

Darya Nandkarni moves to Chapel Road in Bandra, Mumbai because, according to her, the place has a lot going on. It is true for both good and bad reasons. The good one is that it is a prime spot in the area; the bad one...

In ABC D is Ability, we are introduced to some kids that have disabilities and are a bit different from you and me. We first meet Austin who has Autism and sees the world differently than others. Then we meet Brandon who is blind, Coral...

Playing with #Fire by Micky O'Brady is a YA coming of age novel with something different. The unique premise of this story focuses on bullying, teenage life, and the dark side of social media, but uses a fresh vehicle--pro wrestling--to drive the story. Meet Everly,...

Taaraa loved to make Raakhi for her elder brother, Chundoo, and it was a ritual every year that she followed a day before Raksha Bandhan. She picked up an orange silk thread from the bundle, knowing orange was her Bhaiya's (brother's) favorite color. She then...

Children who love poems will be fascinated with this teaching collection. How Many Lines in a Limerick?, written by Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan and illustrated by Jennifer Gibson, begins with a section of poems that teach many different types of poetry, not just limericks. This book...

The Mom Prom Murder: A Berger & Fryze Mystery is a murder mystery novel written by Trish Evans. Someone killed Vickie Mack, and her belated appearance at the Calivista Heights Elementary School Auction was bizarre and terrifying. The steamer trunk, which was brought out for...

The Art of Creating Story by William H. Coles is a writing help masterpiece. The massive work is loaded with priceless nuggets of literary knowledge. Get on your brain’s wetsuit and be ready to plunge into the invaluable treasures offered within. Coles leaves readers wanting...

I stood in awe of the amazing writing skills of William H. Coles in Illustrated Short Fiction of William H. Coles: 2000-2016. This collection of short stories will not leave you with that fuzzy feeling of happy endings, but you will view humanity in times...

Lake Fun For You and Me by Rinda Beach is an unconventional and innovative approach to a book as it is a part storybook that takes readers along with Zoe and her family on their lake vacation. The story unfolds on the right side and...

Penance is a crime drama novel by Edward Daniel Hunt. Retired Boston Police Sergeant John Gilfillan -- now a private detective -- has a cold case on his hands when the daughter of a murdered doctor comes seeking his services to capture her father's killer...

There is so much one can do on the computer, from surfing the net to chatting with friends you’ve never met, and so much more. It’s scary, really. And then there’s the growing unease around cyberbullying. Bullies have existed since the beginning of time, but...

Stay Safe and Kiss the Babies: Delightful COVID-19 Reflections from 100 Days on a Great-Grandmother’s Back Porch by Bonnie Huber is the author’s account of her life during the pandemic and lockdown of 2020. Huber navigates the challenges of being in lockdown with humor and...

Jackie Wins Them All is a children’s coming-of-age picture book written by Fabian Ferguson and illustrated by Alisa Aryutova. Jackie J. Spade is a gifted sixth grader. She’s won every contest she's ever entered. Whether it’s academics or athletics, Jackie seems to have inexhaustible talent,...