Do you feel tired all the time? In The Total Life Energy Plan: How to Cultivate Life Energy for Health and Vitality by Julia Sun is an insightful and informative guide for all readers who are looking to create and maintain their body’s energy for...

Two children and a squirrel discover that with a little effort and ingenuity, they can make fascinating discoveries in the children’s educational short story, The Secret of the Smelly Trail: Malaysia by Sumita Mukherjee. Keiko and her ornery younger brother Kenzo enjoy exploring nature, experiencing...

There’s nothing like a house full of music to inspire the true spirit of Christmas. As a retired music teacher, I know the value of music and the importance of encouraging young musicians at all levels to learn both the classical repertoire of their level...

What Makes My Dad Special? is a children’s social issues picture book written by C. Selbherr and illustrated by Nugraha. Kate and her mom were out in their garden playing when Kate began to ask questions about her dad. She wanted to know what made...

Danny is scared of dogs; he is scared of their size, and he is scared that they will attack. Danny never reaches out to stroke a dog's back, and so his parents ask Mozzi to come and help them. Mozzi approaches carefully and gently steps...

You Are Not Alone: A Heartfelt Guide to Grief, Healing, and Hope by Debbie Augenthaler is the author's personal story of grief, trauma, and loss after losing her husband. Grief connects people and there is no particular way to grieve. It can be messy, chaotic,...

Do you have a deep need for friendship? Connection? Then it is time to plug in. The Friendship Upgrade: Trade Clickable Connections for Friendships that Matter by Heather Dugan demonstrates the reality of life as it exists now. The author speaks about her loneliness and...

Anna: Waiting for Redemption by Gail K. Bell is the story of a child brought into the world unexpectedly, only to face a harsh life. William, Anna’s father, is a mechanic who leaves his wife and child in search of a better job with better...

Restored: A Self-Paced Grief Workbook for Your Journey from Loss to Life by Marilyn Willis is a handy manual that gives good guidance to readers who are survivors of loss. This book will help them move on to the restored life they are seeking. The...

How to Discipline a Toddler: Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage by Sandra D. Coon is an engaging book that gives good insights to parents on how to create an unbreakable bond, deep trust, and effective communication with their children. The tips and techniques...

Waverly the Witch: Waverly's Magical Adventures, A Magical Adventure for Children Ages 3-9 is a children’s fantasy adventure picture book written by Angela Lindsey and illustrated by Corryn Webb. Waverley was nervous about attending a new school after her family moved to a new town,...

It's Not Common Cent$, written by Aaminah Amin, is an inspiring financial how-to book. Her fun, engaging writing style on a topic often deemed dull and boring is entertaining and kept me interested. As I turned the pages, I felt like she was alongside me...

Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love is a work of non-fiction in the memoir subgenre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Debbie Weiss. The book follows the author’s journey in the aftermath of her husband’s...

This isn't just any cooking book. It has facts about the many things we eat and inadvertently put in our bodies. Many say food is to keep us alive. Thienna Ho has found that it is much more than that. Food is that which helps...

Holly Horse and The Great Quest by Jennifer Loveless is a delightful book about Holly the horse, her adventures, and her meeting Gary the goat with whom she becomes very friendly. This is one of the best children's books I have read because it is...

Pick Me Up: Words and Wisdom for Anxiety and Depression is a very easy read. When depressed, down, and lost, it's very hard to even find the motivation to get up in the morning, let alone to seek help. Sally Tracy's little words, phrases, and...

Chasing The High - And The Ecstasy of Coming Down: A Guide for the Fearless and Deeply Longing by Nalin Kotari is an uplifting book that takes readers on a journey of self discovery and leads them to the path of bliss which exists beyond...

Pip! Zip! Hatch! Love!: A Complete Kid's Guide To Keeping Chickens (Raising Backyard Chickens, Great for Children and Adults) is a nonfiction guide to raising chickens written by Susanne Blumer. The author thinks chickens can be fun pets and entertaining companions, and her book gives...

Infinite Reiki, Infinite Healing by Angie Webster familiarizes us with the Reiki (Universal Life Force Energy) system of cure. It starts with the beginnings of this system of healing in Japan and explains how its tenets fit into the modern world. After a discussion about...

Defeating Your Self-Bully by Renee Hines is certainly food for thought. How many of us have been bullied, or seen it happen to friends and family? Our first reaction to bullying in some form is anger towards the bully. But being a self bully?...