We live in very difficult times. Many parts of the world are plagued by war and civil disruptions. While we watch the battles in far-away places in horror, while we see first hand the plight of those close to us lashing out in anger, we...

There are moments in life when doubts arise, and we do not know which way to turn. We are all different, so there are many options. Although there are diverse religions and philosophical approaches, their goal is the same: the development of the self. This...

For the Soul is an uplifting collection of Christian poems by Brenda Callahan. These inspiring poems share words of wisdom and remind readers of God’s faithfulness, protection, and ultimately His love for each one of us. Addressing a wide range of topics from fear to...

In Nope-Nope Emu by R.C. Chizhov, we are introduced to a young girl emu whose confidence is shattered after losing a competition. Every previous year this emu won the emu-flap game. Not sure what to think, our emu comes to terms with losing by telling...

Noah's Ark is a very popular theme in children's Bible stories. K.A. Mulenga's book Robbie the Raven and Debbie the Dove tells this familiar story from a unique perspective. Robbie and Debbie are good friends and spend their days together. Debbie is very curious and...

Self-harm, suicide, violence, and racism are some of the most prevalent issues in our society, so it is admirable that C.M. North took the time to include these in his book. Two sets of people in their early teens from two separate decades are the...

The Locket by Brittany Bessonett relates that nine years earlier Katie experienced a horrible sexual assault that changed her life. Constantly living in fear and dealing with the PTSD that followed, she kept away from the place where the attack occurred in the hope of...

The Final Crossing: A Tale of Self-Discovery and Adventure by Vince Santoro tells the story of Nenshi, a slave in ancient Egypt. The story begins as he builds up the courage to ask his master to free him. We see the struggle within as he...

Sword of the Spirit, the final book in the Armor of God series by Theresa Linden, is a story of dragons and young heroes. This last part begins with George, his brother Eric, and their friends in a dark tunnel, where they ventured after hearing...

What do plastic bottles, fishing lines, fishing nets, and other non-biodegradable items have in common? They destroy the environment and endanger wildlife. Suzanne Jacobs Lipshaw shares this danger in Mighty Mahi. One day a person was walking along the beach in Florida and spied a...

When an empire is faced with a vicious rebellion and the Emperor is killed, the Sorothian Magical Order offers their help in a mission that could change the tide of the war. Amendal Aramien has just returned from his adventure in the Melar forest to...

Allan Cook's Death at Monksrest centers on a journey to England that Liz Reid, an L.A.-based financial fraud investigator, historian, and Chaucer enthusiast, couldn't resist taking. She immediately flew to London to meet her colleague Charlie, who whisked her off to Monksrest estate, located in...

Many children think history is boring. They shy away from history like it is the plague. However, children will love Matzah Means So Many Things by Faith Goldstein. Faith does an excellent job of introducing children to one of the holiest of the holy days...

In The Girl Who Heard Music by Jeff R. Spalsbury, we learn about Sara, who isn’t like everyone else around her. The town she lives in is glum and sad and it affects everyone who lives there - except Sara, who dances around the town...

Inspired in the Bedroom, sub-titled Nightly Reads From S.R. Carson: Before, During and After Romance comprises 128 of S.R. Carson’s favorite blog entries, excerpts from his novel To Love with Hate, and some pieces from his thriller, Blue Shadows. He created categories for the collection,...

San Francisco Pilgrimage: Memoir of a Lifelong Love Affair with My City by Tania Romanov is a moving tale of one woman’s search to rediscover her identity and purpose during the enforced isolation of Covid-19. The author, a well-known travel writer, was stopped in her...

The Last Crusader: Attack of the Goblins is a fantasy novella by Jeffrey Loefer which is filled with deadly sword action and quirky humor. Set in a medieval-like world, it follows a group of warriors called Crusaders who go on quests and protect the land...

In The Girl Who Loved Elton John and the Little Boy on the Moon, Tina Jenkins has written a most wonderful book through the eyes of the person whose life it is. Writing a book like this takes the art of understanding and insight to...

The assassination of a top commander in the Malaysian security force sets off a chain of events that throws the community of Sabah and its environs into turmoil. Zain Abidin puts together a crack team of his best operatives with one deadly mission in mind;...

Have you ever gone on an adventure accidentally? I know I have. Mattie the Giraffe was able to enjoy her unintended adventure. In The Accidental Adventure of Mattie the Giraffe, Andi Scurto tells the story of Mattie’s first solo bike ride. Mattie is excited, enjoying...