Aunt Dollie's Remedies and Tips by Clementine Holmes Bass is a journey that culminates in the pages of 175 Years of Home Remedies. Home remedies are nothing new; years, before pharmacies arrived on the high streets and medicines, were available 24/7, people used to make...

The ABCs of Cackleberry Creek by Kristy Jo Volchko is a delightful children's book that combines learning with entertainment. The imaginative setting of Cackleberry Creek is brought to life through colorful and whimsical illustrations that feature a variety of animals and objects. Each page is...

The Journey is a work in the science fiction, adventure, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It can be enjoyed by mature young adults and adult readers alike and is penned by Kathy Porter. In the third novel in the Gray Guardians book series, we pick up...

In Jesus, Please Throw Me a Doughnut by Jacqueline Guerrero we discover that the author is on a mission. She’s managed to make it this far in her life with her keen sense of humor and a love of good food. But life hasn’t been...

Christine Rose's One Reason to Live: A Memoir About Surviving Trauma is a powerful and inspiring story of resilience and healing. Rose's life is shattered by a traumatic brain injury that changes her husband's personality, leaving her alone to pick up the pieces. Already dealing...

Remember Us is the third novel in the Odemark series by E.T. Gunnarsson. Simon lands on Earth from the Aracdis space station without a plan. He finds shelter thanks to Anna, his new friend. However, even with Anna supporting and guiding him, Simon has difficulty...

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 39: The Best New SF and Fantasy of the Year which is another riveting collection of short stories. These incredible works are from a variety of authors that impress with their unique voices with three bonus...

First Contact Last Resort by Singularitive Ranch is set in 2033 and tells the story of a Computational Astrophysics Professor, Amelita Bloom, aka Lita, and the consequences an accidental discovery has had on her and her colleagues. The discovery could have a profound impact on...

The Mysterious Fall is a work of fiction in the time travel, mystery, and adventure subgenres. It is best suited to the adult reading audience and contains some moderate references to violence and death. Penned by author Angus Silvie, in this enthralling drama with a...

The dating game is a cutthroat industry that could best be compared to navigating a minefield. More often than not, one finds that in the elusive search for that Prince Charming, one is left kissing a bucket full of frogs before finding the perfect partner....

Brave Millie is the latest installment in the Feel Loved Tales by Hilary Hawkes. Millie, a young mouse, is excited to join her friends for a picnic. She gathers up some tasty treats and heads out to find her friends. First, she meets a hedgehog...

Songs From the Heart by YS Reffitt follows the story of Rayna as she tries to live her life on her terms. Rayna is not your typical girl; she has heart disease, and she frequently battles depression. While this has made her mother a little...

Space Rogue: How the Hackers Known As L0pht Changed the World is a work of non-fiction in the biography, cybersecurity, and technology subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Cris Thomas. In this fascinating in-depth look at...

Middle Third by Robert E. Kearns is a captivating coming-of-age story that follows Concepta Arkin, a young girl from the Dublin suburb of Middle Third. From a young age, Concepta feels a deep connection to her birthplace and the nature around her. However, when her...

Serafino da Ferrara by Paolo Grossi is an interesting take on the coming-of-age of two young gay men, some 500 years apart. In the early 16th century, a brilliant and incredibly talented young artist, Serafino, is tutored by one of the masters, Mastro Filargiro. His...

This week I’ve been diving into Dr. Tim Riordan’s devotional journal New Every Morning, which takes us on a 31-day plan to explore the meaning of God’s love and the places in our lives where we can see it daily. Grounding the teachings of the...

In Waltzing With The Wind by James P. Usavage, Raleigh Stover lives a humdrum life. Apart from owning a movie memorabilia store, Raleigh has an office job where he is very much appreciated by his boss, Ned. After securing himself a well-earned holiday on a...

Blackberry Road by Jodi Lea Stewart is historical fiction at its finest. Biddy Woodson comes from a large sharecropper family and has had to learn life the hard way, with no small amount of cussing along the way. One afternoon, a neighbor is found dead,...

Escaping My Demons by Joseph Fagarazzi is essentially a story about overcoming adversity in the face of child abuse. Growing up in Italy he had an abusive father and at times an abusive mother. The story follows Joseph all the way to Australia in the...

There Are Days by Justin Vaughn is a lilting, rhyming read-aloud about the variety of our emotions. Each spread starts with a verse describing a child's feelings without defining a specific emotion. The second page in the spread always begins with 'If you should find...