Drawing the Alphabet by Jeanne Holmberg reminds us that reading is a window to a world of adventure and imagination, knowledge and fun. Before young children can read, they must first nurture a desire to understand the symbols on a page. Learning to read begins...

Learn to Count with an Octopus Named Oogle by Jeanne Holmberg is a delightful and educational children's book that takes young readers on a fun journey to learn numbers through the charming character of Oogle the Octopus. This beautifully illustrated book introduces children to the...

Cicero's Dead is a hard-boiled detective mystery written by Patrick H. Moore. Nick Crane is a private investigator working from his home in the hills outside Los Angeles. He's been hired by Jade Lamont, a young heiress, who's been unable to reach her brother, Richard....

A.D. Pritchard’s young adult novel, The Pebble Champion, tells the poignant story of fifteen-year-old Chris in the aftermath of surviving the car crash that killed his mother. Sent by Auntie Wendy to live on the Isle of Wight with the father he has never known,...

The Temptation of Destiny is a work of literary fantasy and paranormal fiction penned by author D. M. Earley. Written for adults due to its dark themes and explicit language and content, this harrowing drama follows the concept of prophecy and how the temptation to...

Most people have heard the terms Universe, Law of Attraction, quantum field, vortex, and vibrations. These are definitions of the same ancient teaching called the Matrix. In Vibrations by Q Rigal, you will discover what the Matrix is and how you can use it to...

The Garden of Calilily, written by Chrystie Keller, is a children's book that promotes mindfulness through fairy tales. The book features two fairy sisters, Marigold and Sweetpea, who usually do a good job. However, they each have personalities that tend to distract them from their...

In Called to Gobi by D.I. Telbat, at twenty-two, Andrew Foworthy finds himself in prison, serving a nine-year sentence. After fighting through the first two years, Andrew eventually ends up in the prison infirmary for two months. At last, God has pinned him down to...

The Last Real Immigrant by Joseph Galliani gives a detailed account of the Galliani family spanning three continents. Giorgio Joseph's father was brought up in Libya, which was, at the time, an Italian colony. He had not attended high school but was an excellent mechanic....

Kurt and Bongo and the Hippies by Al Gromer Khan revolves around three main characters: Kurt (a German), Bongo (an African), and Toby (an Indian). There are other side characters in the story, but they are just that -- side characters. This does not mean...

In her candid 40-day collection of essays, Divine Detour, Lori Ann Wood reflects on the thoughts, questions, and life lessons she has had to navigate before and after receiving a crushing diagnosis. After going to her family doctor for what she thought were flu-like symptoms,...

"The Adventures of Chubby Cheeks" tells the pro quest story of this boy who, because of his cheeks, was so aptly nicknamed Chubby Cheeks. This is written in Chubby's point of view. His adventure started during summer when every one seemed to have gone somewhere...

In KRA by Aguidon, Kanoa's sleep was interrupted by the sharp screaming of a rook. When he rushed to the rook, he had no idea the chain of events his merciful act was about to set in motion. Before taking off into the sky,...

The illustrations by Siera Tomczak in The Color of Beauty are very realistic. She adds so many tones, shadows, and highlights that really give contrast and bring the illustrations to life. The poetry or musings on color by Goob are very well written. The author...

Sister Superior’s Thumb, the Pope’s Ring and the End of Childhood by Robert McNally begins in 1946 when Robert is 14 years old. This is the second book of a trilogy by McNally that he calls The Memoir of a Boy on His Dangerous Journey....

It’s rare for me to review a book subjectively, but in the case of Incest, Murder and a Miracle by Cheryl Cuccio, Robert Cuccio, and Morgan St. James, I felt I had no choice. For starters, details, many of which were inaccurate, about the young...

Embrace by E.V. Robbins is a paranormal romance about fighting against a nightmarish creature hell-bent on murdering the world, while searching for the edge between salvation and damnation. Racy is a young woman who lives a simple life, dealing with her insufferable boss while contentedly...

Giorgie's Christmas Dinner is a holiday-themed picture book for children written by Joan E. Derrick and illustrated by Laila Savolainen. Summer in Australia can get very hot, and people make sure to get all their chores finished early in the day. It’s almost Christmas, and...

Ashes Like Bread: A Biblical Novel of Lamech and His Two Wives by Jean Hoefling is an incredibly imagined Christian fiction tale with a strong anchor in ancient biblical times. A highly recommended rendering of the gift of prophecy and its perils. Set against the...

Rabbit: Chasing Beth Rider by Ellen C Maze is perhaps the only original novel I have come across after reading the Harry Potter series. The thrill, the mystery and the suspense of the chase had my heart racing and wanting more. I enjoyed how Beth...