The first thing that caught my attention in Enduring Times by Betty Godfrey is the opening that reminded me of my village and the sound of crowing in the morning. For five years, Jennifer has been married to Bill, against the wishes of her domineering...

To educate a child, there are many factors to consider. It is advisable to teach children how to develop criteria that will enable them to compare with their own experiences. What Is Good and What Is Bad? is a good example of this. The story...

Today when children are spending more time at home, Maria Vergara’s vibrant fun-packed book, Meet the Wolols Welcome to Wololand, is the perfect solution. The introduction to the Wolols is a great way to teach new words and positive personal qualities. And, not only did...

The Gouldian Finch Handbook by Tanya Logan is a non-fiction guide that is a virtual first-person encyclopedia on the stewardship of this gorgeous bird. Logan builds on her own love and experience, sharing what she has learned with the hope that a fellow “bird slave”...

Eoin N. Andrews knows how to take you by surprise. His novel Survivability Report has all the makings of an exciting military action story, where Sean, the main character, is a military contractor. Along with other seasoned servicemen, Sean works for a British contracting firm....

The Cat That Wanders by Itself by Mrs. D. answers the question: what if your cat could speak to you? A calico cat who goes by the name of Nyda is the answer. As told in the first-person narrative, Nyda is the only female in...

Before by J. Kilburn is a coming-of-age satire that pieces together the lives of a tribe of kids, and is part of the author's Heaven's Door series. There are many moving pieces in this novel and various point of view characters. The narrative weaves between...

What would it be like to live in a society without technology, where people had to rely on their innate skills, beliefs, and magic to survive? Could the positive effects of love for one's people truly triumph over the negative forces of destruction in such...

Clara and Mr. Milo’s Adventures by Clara Donis-Girma is a picture book that opens by describing a little girl called Clara and how much she longs for a pet of her own. It’s divided into sections – Clara convincing Mommy she is responsible and can...

The Mage Destinies: Path of the Daydreamer is a work of fiction in the fantasy and adventure subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience from young adults upwards and was penned by author Brett Galen. The story follows protagonist Tessa, who has dreams...

A dry spell for months on end, dangerously low humidity levels, and a gradual build-up of flammable duff – it was the perfect recipe for a disaster. A severe thunderstorm appeared, and the countless ground strikes provided the final nail in the coffin. A wildfire...

Set deep within the dark and mysterious Kuiper Belt, Hounds of Gaia by Sean M. Tirman is an action-packed sci-fi adventure. An armed space-traveling mercenary and loner, Foxhound is a highly paid Contractor who hunts down hardcore criminals in the outer colonies. She has been...

Mei-Mei: Flying With Flair is a heartwarming children’s picture book written and illustrated by Jaybie D. and it follows Mei-Mei, a young fairy who comes from a long line of magnificent flying creatures. She loves to fly and wishes to continue her family's legacy. Unfortunately,...

A Campfire Story by Cindy and Gus Gee is the tenth book in the Boar and Family Books series. It is a children’s mystery book centered around a highly-anticipated camping trip. Adding to the anticipation is Boar's dad's announcement that he will tell everyone a...

Missy, Mong & Pagoo by S. Nakovic is a bold adventure that takes young readers into the heart of an African jungle filled with mystery, danger, and the bonds of unexpected friendship. Missy—known formally as Miscilla Trent-D’arburn—sets out on a daring quest after her father...

The Penitent, Part II (The Immortality Wars) by A. Keith Carreiro continues the sprawling and spiritually charged epic of Evangel. We’re with this young woman for her journey from her birth amid violence and being raised in a forest hermitage. Touched by divine power and...

Queen Bea by Scott Evan Davis is a comical and educational picture book for children. One day, a bee called Bea wakes up to find herself surrounded by hundreds of other bees. She’s confused as they all shout, “It’s the new queen!” She couldn’t believe...

Wrong Bird by Matthew West-James is a memoir built around moments when his confidence and his reality collided. The book begins with his teenage decision to mark a turning point in life with a phoenix tattoo that later proves to be nearly identical to the...