Most children want to live lives free from expectations or responsibilities. But some parents like to map out their children's lives for themselves. Sometimes, they seek to live out their unfulfilled dreams vicariously through their children. It's almost impossible to be productive until you've dealt...

American Airman: A Memoir of a Wounded Veteran by Jonathon Benjamin is a powerful testament to that rarely addressed issue of American soldiers having a difficult time transitioning from military to civilian life. The prelude to this memoir reveals the author’s beginnings, describing his unsettling...

What would you do if everyone you knew and everything you had was wiped out in a single moment, and you were left alone, stranded, and fighting for your life? Red on White by J.P. Biddlecome is the story of James, a fifteen-year-old boy who...

Part of the Masters of Wisdom Series, Kuthumi: Dictations through the Messenger by Tatyana Nicholaevna Mickushina is a contemplative reading on the messages of Kuthumi as transmitted through the author. In this book, Master Kuthumi, a Kashmiri Brahman who was educated at Oxford University and...

Sally Royer-Derr presents The Tracks, a young adult mystery about a young woman who spends her free time down on the train tracks in the woods behind her house. Emily uses her time on the tracks to enjoy the momentary escape from the reality of...

The year is 1910, and Celia Lutyens is fourteen years old. Her father, the successful architect Edwin Lutyens, has been commissioned to design a castle for the wealthy Sir Julius Drewe who wants to create a legacy for his sons. Celia finds the idea romantic...

Oscar T. Davidson is an ADHD smart-mouth who thinks he runs Blanton Elementary School. His hare-brained ideas are insane. He’s always getting into trouble and is likely to get suspended. Timothy Small is a new student with the surprising ability to control the minds of...

Shoot the Horses First by Leah Angstman is a well-written and engaging collection of short stories. The stories vary in length and the subjects covered, but each is filled with rich imagination, and it was wonderful to read about characters so vividly portrayed, emotionally, mentally,...

The Magic of Misty Nook by Christine Skippens tells the story of a family from Castle Farm. One day, the elves at Misty Nook wake up to discover their courtyard full of animals. Where did they come from? A note from the Castle Family explains...

Luck of the Draw by Diana Tuorto reminds readers that every living creature has a purpose, although sometimes it’s difficult to find that purpose. Luck of the Draw, or Lucky as everyone called him, was bred, born, and raised to be a racehorse. The only...

Motion: The Art of Moving Forward by Creating Change by Aileen Sideris is a powerful mindset technique that helps you to change your thought patterns. As you envision the way you see yourself moving forward, it not only lets you see how your thought patterns...

The House on the Pumpkin Farm by Sarah Shadi blends magic, pumpkins, and friendship into a whimsical adventure. Lily never imagined when she went to visit her cousins that the pumpkin farm would take her on the journey of a lifetime. All she wanted was...

The Angel of Santo Tomas: The Story of Fe del Mundo, written and illustrated by Tammy Yee, is an inspiring picture book that tells the story of accomplished Filipino pediatrician Fe del Mundo. The story unravels in a funeral procession as the family buries Fe...

It has been thousands of years since the gods disappeared, driven into extinction by their own conquering needs. All that remains are their runes, powerful magical objects that will bring power and glory to those brave enough to find them. A Song of Sea and...

Freedom allows us to develop our capabilities and achieve our dreams, so it is important to preserve it. To do this we must find balance in our lives, face defeats and strive for victories. This applies on both a personal and collective level. It is...

Yelling at God: A Memoir of Surviving Trauma by Colleen Cody is a moving memoir that details how the author dealt with her husband’s near-fatal accident. After spending the weekend with friends in their Jersey Shore Condo, Tom drove to their Pennsylvania home to pick...

The Titan Protocol is a work of fiction in the military and action subgenres. It is best suited to the adult reading audience and was penned by author David Scott. In this tense and gripping contemporary military tale, we find ourselves deep in the thick...

Mommy’s Night Before Christmas (Family Christmas Tales) by Katie L. Carroll is an endearing children’s picture book story that is also very appealing to adults. In fact, some children might recognize themselves a bit in the story, along with some parents who find that they...

In Toxic Effects (Memory Thieves Series, Book 2) by Joel Shulkin, Dama Branca is ordered by Zero Dark to kill Mateo Gonzales, who is the Chief of Security at ReMind. Recently, Dama had frequent memory flashbacks, but she does not remember any of them. Dama’s...

Living On A Smile: 16 Ways to Live a Big Life and Lead with Love is an accumulation of wisdom from a successful corporate executive. Jo Ann Herold started at the bottom in the food service industry and worked her way to the top. She...