In 44% of the world’s nations (including some states in the USA), the death penalty is the court's sanction for murder. Alan W. Johnson, however, disagrees that this punishment is the best. Alan uses his book, Death and Forgiveness, to argue against the death penalty....

In What You Don’t Hear by Camila Tacchi and Isabel Loaldi, Julia’s sister was born with a terminal illness, and after she passed Julia moved to New York. She is deaf and James, her upstairs neighbor, asks her to teach him to sign for her....

In The Tinker, The Mage and The Princess: Tales Told by a Tinker Volume 1 by H. D. Bobb Jr., there are three kingdoms with varying degrees of magic, but their use has dwindled over time. Balzar was the kingdom with the most magic as...

Anyone who’s lost a pet may find comfort in Bea and Honey: The Secret. It’s not always easy to move on after losing a pet or beloved family member, but this book helps us believe that we never truly lose them as they’re always with...

In the heartfelt poetry collection, Seeing Voices: Poetry in Motion, Kelly Sargent recounts nostalgic memories of moments spent with her twin sister who was born deaf. The poem “Her Voice” offers the background of the sisters. They were born in Luxembourg and adopted months later...

The First Noel: Digging Deeper Into Christ's Birth by Christine L. Henderson is a daily devotional for use by a study group, family, or personal devotion. It is a 25-day journey that follows the birth of Christ beginning with the angel’s proclamation of Mary’s pregnancy...

Christians of every denomination dream of visiting the Holy Land, the place where the Bible comes to life. Before planning a visit we should prepare ourselves for this pilgrimage spiritually. Closed for Renovation On the Road to Emmaus: A Spiritual Guide of the Holy Land...

Michael Pronko's mystery novel Azabu Getaway: Detective Hiroshi Series Book 5 is a gripping murder and crime story set in Tokyo. Detective Hiroshi Shimizu is a forensic accountant, investigating financial crimes. He is fluent in English, having lived in Boston for some years. Joseph Leung,...

Abby discovers a painting while searching through some of the antique stuff in the basement and she shares this find with Holly. The painting has a strange key pinned behind it but there is no obvious indication of what the key is supposed to open....

The Unmooring is a work of fiction in the historical and political fiction subgenres. It is best suited to the adult reading audience and was penned by author Ken Fireman. In this complex and intelligently-penned work, we follow the exploits of our protagonist, Michael McMaster,...

The year 2021 was marked by the Coronavirus pandemic, but for Sean Robinson, the author of Going Dry: My Path to Overcoming Habitual Drinking, it was also the year in which he made an important decision. At the very beginning of 2021, he decided to...

Lulu the Beaver by Bethany Gano is a children’s picture book that introduces us to Lulu, who is feeling stuck in her role of being a typical “good” beaver, chomping trees and gathering sticks. She has more artistic ambitions for herself but is initially afraid...

Moraline is alone in the forest, grieving after a cruel prank by her classmates when she encounters a scarred, magical man who tells her that the four winds of the universe are out of balance, and she must help to restore them. Although she doubts...

In Lenna's Music Adventure: Spread Love Magically with Piano by Lele, we learn that Lenna loves music. She loves to hum, sing, and dance and is an active little girl. At the age of three, her mother takes her to visit a potential daycare, but...

Lacinda the Lion is a Super Youneek Beast by Beth Davis is a heartwarming and empowering children's book that addresses the important themes of overcoming challenges and embracing one's unique qualities. Through an enchanting narrative, the book encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality while...

Mykal the Monkey is a Super Youneek Beast: A Children’s Book Featuring a Special Needs Character with Orthotics that goes on an Amazing Adventure, written and illustrated by Beth Davis, is a heartwarming reading experience. Mykal’s dad, a treasure hunter, often regales his son with...

I Injured My Foot Doing the Mashed Potato by James Robinson, Jr. is a delightfully fun book that causes the senses to dance with joy. Robinson tells stories of his life to which many of us can relate. He and I are about the same...

Sometimes people involved in creative endeavors can hit a roadblock that prevents them from finding inspiration. In Treasure Found: An Art Journey, illustrator and pattern design artist Cinthia James offers potential creative artists a glimpse into her creative process and search for inspiration ranging from...

Find Me In Time: Meeting Columbus by L.T. Caton starts with a harmless game of hide-and-seek that turns into a magical time for young kids, discovering something so amazing as a tree house that hides cool tricks to encourage kids to create their adventures. With...

Inspired by his mother's love of cooking and her delicious meals, Sweet Emotions is a moving poetry collection by Kevin Bates. The poems in this book are divided into six sections, each named after a different meal. "Brighter Tomorrow" urges us to let go of...