In Freddy's Colorful Journey: Learning Colors by Allie Compeau we learn that Bo Bear has lost his crayons. He’s very sad. Freddy Fox sets out to find the crayons so that Bo Bear can continue to draw his colorful pictures. Riley Rabbit sees a red...

Distant Spring by E.N. Beck tells the story of Charlotte, aka Lottie, Stephens, a fourth-grade teacher who believes she is ready to embark on the next chapter of her life with her husband David. However, she is heartbroken when he informs her that not only...

A visit to the neurologist reveals that Suzanne Marriott's husband, Michael, is suffering from MS. From that moment, Suzanne must come to terms with the reality of being a caregiver and foregoing her plans and expectations about her marriage. By learning psychological and spiritual information...

The University Drop-In: The Life of Calestous Juma in His Own Words is an inspiring autobiography. Professor Calestous Juma is an internationally recognized authority on the application of science and technology to sustainable development; he has certainly come a long way. Born in Bubamba in...

All those who love short stories about crimes, investigations, and policing will appreciate Martelli, NYPD: A Collection of Excerpts from the Detective Louis Lou Martelli, NYPD, Mystery/Thriller Series by Theodore Jerome Cohen. This is the sixth volume of the series that collects stories dedicated to...

If ever a story and its author were worthy of the accolades it has received, it’s the memoir Strip by Hannah Sward. I have read dozens of memoirs, even written my own, based on early childhood abuse and its lifelong effects on the child, but...

The Guest House: Stories Of A Nervous Mind is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, mental health, and social issues subgenres. The work is best suited to the mature reading audience owing to some explicit references to physical violence and substance abuse, as well...

Wagers of Fate: The 108 Stars by Noureddine Hifad is a work of fable and historical adventure that can be enjoyed by mature teen and adult audiences alike. In this literary style fantasy novel, we find ourselves exploring political turmoil in a strange land when...

Wow, The Storm Within covers suspense, drama, fear, hope, and thrills that will leave the reader on the edge of their seat. Author Michelle Mackenzie has written a book that catches the reader’s attention from the first page to the last. Two main characters with...

Set in the medieval world of Oren, Daniel Dydek's By Ways Unseen is a magical tale of the adventures of Haydren, a young and ambitious swordsman. Initially, Haydren's sole goal is to prove himself as a skilled swordsman. Little does he know that he has...

Tides of the Sovereign (Book One of The Lost Wells Trilogy) by Kate Gateley follows Julia Harrison, a magic bearer who has just lost her grandmother. She is dealing not only with her grief but a feeling of being disconnected from her magic. Her whole...

Mantle of the World Ruler is the second installment in the Lost Wells Trilogy by Kate Gateley. The trials and tribulations of Julia Harrison continue as she and Dom O’Brian try to recuperate after the onslaught of danger by Marcus Cassius Longinus. However, things slowly...

Sam Daly has been through her share of tragedies. After her husband’s passing, she isolated herself from everyone and everything aside from work. Her days are a constant, predictable cycle and she prefers it that way. Unfortunately, her father-in-law, Harold, did not get the memo...

Supernatural SuperMom by Majesta Dawn is a charming and humorous mystery. Being a mother and witch isn’t easy but Maggie makes it look easy though not even having supernatural abilities will make a PTO meeting fun. At least she has her mom-friend Trish to keep...

Two Rivers: De Trouble I Be See by Bob Rogers is a historical fiction novel set during the Antebellum period on a sweeping rice-producing agricultural slaveholding plantation owned by the Tiffany family in South Carolina. Rogers offers multiple point of view characters with a focus...

Wolf's Mate by Chanel Blake is a mesmerizing paranormal romance novel that artfully entwines a tale of love, the quest for belonging, and the hurdles one faces when seeking their place in a world teeming with supernatural beings. The story revolves around a young woman...

Dogs are excellent companions for young children because they are playful animals that offer affection and loyalty. Young readers can learn about the activities of these pets in Hound on a Scrounge. The main character is Buddy, a friendly little dog, who is expressive and...

A captivating historical story that inspires faith and hope, Beryl's Blessing is the third installment in the Gems of Grace series by Edwina Kiernan. It chronicles the story of a man burdened by guilt and a woman who struggles with grief and low self-worth. Five...

The Lighthouse: Discovering Security in the Radiance of God's Character by Glenn Daman is an encouraging Christian devotional that examines and describes the nature and attributes of God. Daman explains that God’s steadfastness and never-changing nature can become an anchor for us in an increasingly...

Restoring Miss Hastings by Edwina Kiernan is a historical fiction novel set in 1850 England. Young Harriet Hastings has recently lost both her parents and is struggling to survive. But a letter from her closest living relative informs her that he is her new guardian....