On the Other Side by Teuta Metra concerns Rita Hana from Albania. After her mother's death, Rita's life changed. Her father remarried, and his new wife did not want Rita in her home. Rita's boyfriend Samuel was the only person she had left, but Samuel...

The Vitruvian Mask is a historical sci-fi drama story by BJ Sikes. After disposing of the previous regime, the Naturalists have taken over France, methodically targeting scientists and destroying every one of their creations. Former Head Scientist and Roboticist Adelaide Coumain takes refuge on a...

Time Zones and Other Tales is a work of fiction in the anthology, psychological, and speculative fiction subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Real Carpentier. In this fascinating collection of works, we are first introduced...

There comes a time in everyone’s young life when they must find the courage to venture out on their own. Max Mallard Has An Adventure by Doris Dumrauf introduces Max, who is a young Mallard duck. He’s rather shy and even though his siblings have...

Computer Love: A Digital Anthology by Ricardo Pierre-Louis is an intriguing collection of eight short stories. Each story is character-driven. The focus is usually on the emotional state of the protagonists as they interact with those around them. For example, in the first story, Marley’s...

It was a nice change to tackle a collection of short stories like those written by W. Royce Adams in Scar Songs: Stories. Once I finished reading these nine tales featuring male protagonists, each one of whom engaged me psychologically and moved me emotionally, I...

Creative Genius: Short Stories for Boys is a collection by Shermaine Perry-Knights, aimed at boys aged 7 to 12 years old. The book contains six short stories, each with a distinctive theme and character, with settings such as fantasy, mystery, and adventure. The stories in...

The Scribe of Salem: Ministers Of The Mystery by Kathie Costos is a Christian fiction novel that revolves around Chris Papadopoulos, a former war reporter. In Salem, Massachusetts, Chris reunites with his friend Bill Gibson and learns of the death of Bill's sister Brenda. Chris...

Samba in Switzerland by Paul Yanuziello is beautifully illustrated by Joshua Miller and is the third book of a series. I cannot wait to read the first two. The story's dedications are heart-warming and are a good starting point for the cutest of children’s books....

Aldous Crane, a professor studying folklore and the occult, gets an irritating phone call at three in the morning. Morris Archer, a dealer of rare collectibles, asks Aldous to go to the wine cellar of the eccentric collector, Matthew Boudin, and deliver him six very...

The Lost Son is the first book in The Zargothian Saga, an epic fantasy series by Aidan Lucid. This book follows the story of Henry Simmons, a seemingly normal seventeen-year-old boy whose world is about to be turned upside down. It all begins when Henry...

Love and Other Monsters in the Dark is a collection of random stories by K.B. Jensen. These stories will pique your curiosity, leave you creeped out, and looking at the world in a different light. Most of them will send shivers down your spine. You...

My Roots Grow Strong is a collection of poetry by Melissa Spratt. The poems cover a range of topics with natural and emotional ties. Spratt covers topics such as pregnancy loss, mental health, body image, love, and nature with a reflective voice. Her daughter is...

The Soul Machines is a work of fiction in the history, mystery, family saga, and interpersonal subgenres. The work is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by Alexandru Czimbor. Set in Transylvania, part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 1800s,...

A day at the beach is not uncommon, but this book finds its way to the top of my list. Sara and her family visit the beach as they often do with Mommy, Daddy, and baby Hallie. The first thing Sara wants to do is...

Most people grow up surrounded by institutions, beliefs, and movements that harm them by instilling limiting notions, causing them to begin life with fear and detrimental viewpoints. Thankfully, Thomas Wakechild's Ending Fear provides you with the resources and instructions necessary to release yourself from the...

Positive changes in your lifestyle can be challenging but they can also bring the most rewarding results in your life. Learn to take control of your health and well-being as every small step you take toward better lifestyle choices adds up over time. With New...

Misconduct by Christopher Renna is an interpersonal drama covering social issues intended for young adult audiences. It contains serious themes, such as the abuse of a minor as well as explicit language, drugs, and sex references throughout. This poignant and thought-provoking story follows the life...

A Gigantic Leap: First Contact by David Brown is a wide-ranging work that incorporates science fiction, social issues, and suspense. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. In this thought-provoking and moving tale about interplanetary cooperation and the search for peace, we...

The Maenad's God by Karen Michalson is an occult mystery novel that revolves around a disillusioned FBI agent named Pete Morrow set in the 1990s. Pete is caustic in his view of the world and, despite his best attempts to do as little as possible,...