Stolen by Linda J. Wright offers a unique perspective on crimes against animals as Kieran Yeats investigates the theft of eleven Bengal cats from a cattery, along with several missing pets (cats and dogs) in the Oak Bay neighborhood. Jen, Kieran’s goddaughter, is taking care...

Every parent wants their child to be smart about money. And here is a children’s book that does a great job of teaching in simple, easy-to-understand English some of the most basic and yet often overlooked principles of financial responsibility. Teasingly titled How To Get...

Veronica is a hardworking, serious young woman when Ripple Effect: Because Of The War by Jenny Ferns opens. Her sister Rachel is not as responsible but instead is always looking for a good time and running to Veronica whenever she finds herself in trouble. Richard...

The book 5-Star Living on a 2-Star Budget: Simple Solutions, Abundant Results is a work of non-fiction focusing on finance and lifestyle, and was penned by author Danielli Martel. This concise but insightful guidebook takes readers through the core concepts of financial success, but not...

Grief: A Dark, Sacred Time by Darrelyn Gunzburg discusses surviving loss and finding strength and meaning in the dire moments when we traverse the dark waters of grief. No matter our status in life, we do get hit by grief when we lose a loved...

There is a lot to unpack in Return to Eternity, Jenni Barnett's colorful and character-driven drama. I appreciated the preface certainly, as it grounded me in the factual history of colonial Australia that the novel expands upon. This is more than historical fiction; it's a...

What Does A Caterpillar Do? What Does Series is a non-fiction educational picture book for children, grades K-3, written by David McArthur and illustrated by Lucy Rogers. Through a series of questions, the author directs young readers to consider what a caterpillar actually does. He...

“Life is a transformation.” The Ph.D. properly adorning Jaime A. Pineda’s name as the author of Piercing the Cloud assumes immense importance when the reader discovers that the author failed kindergarten, lending added significance to the opening quote. Fortunately, this early setback itself was not...

Barry Holmes Mysteries by Brenda Mohammed combines three intriguing mystery thrillers. Barry Holmes meets his girlfriend's father with the intent to ask for her hand in marriage. Informed Crystal would never be good enough for him, and the father had someone with more ambition for...

It was in the fall of 1985 that Laura’s woes began. She was only nine years old, the last child of loving parents who traveled. Laura always stayed at her cousin’s place whenever her parents went on their trips, but it soon became a nightmare....

From One Age to Another by L. Zieanna is a poetry collection of poems penned over a span of fifty years. The book is divided into two parts; The Early Poems and The Later Poems. The Early Poems segment covers poems written between 1968 and...

The Banana Farm, a tale of trust and loving sacrifice by David Lane, is an enjoyable picture book for young children. One day, a grandpa tells his grandson Luke all about how his farm came to be and why it was called The Banana Farm...

My Dog Can’t Jump by David Lane is a heart-warming picture book for young children. One day a young boy visits the animal shelter, hoping to find a furry best friend. He comes across a fluffy little dog that is extremely nervous. After hearing that...

Trigger the Wonder Horse: Memoir of A Spiritual Warrior is a work of non-fiction in the spiritual memoir, animals, and inspirational writing subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult and young adult reading audiences. Penned by author Angela Lenhardt, this remarkable memoir chronicles the...

Covet the Chaos by Caleb Shawn Sully weaves a riveting narrative that bridges the chasm between the violence of war and the quest for peace. This literary fiction novel, based on a true story, paints a vivid portrait of a soldier’s tumultuous journey from the...

In the dystopian metropolis of 23rd-century Paris, where corruption and darkness reign, a select few have secured a ticket to escape the misery of Floor Zero. Among them is Ariel de Santos, a renowned artist capable of crafting vivid dreams that evoke pure emotions in...

In Buried Treasure by Patricia Lovell, Cassie and Josh attend a retreat to address emotional tension after a miscarriage and differing views on when to try for another pregnancy. Cassie wants to wait until she completes her studies, while Josh wants to try again immediately....

The book “The Clock of Life” by Nancy Klann-Moren is the powerful story of a boy, Jason Lee, growing up in the South where racism was still very common. Jason Lee, a strong-minded White boy, never conformed to the ideas which prevailed in Mississippi throughout...

Bird Of Prey by Danielle-Claude Ngontang Mba is an intriguing tale of suspense. Semya Slotin had taken a three-year break from solving mysteries and cases. She gets back from London after her money is exhausted by the lifestyle she led. She takes up her mother's...

“I’ve only known two men’s souls in my life, one the devil, the other the bird's wings which picked me up and carried me back to the freedom of being.” This quote from Kiss on Her Wings is a powerful statement of love and trust...