The Sun Express: 27 Stations to Redemption by Pilar Velez is based on the author's experiences. The book opens as the protagonist Corinthia moves into her grandmother's house in the City of Cali. She grows up surrounded by grief and violence. As she moves out,...

The Chosen is the first book of Into the Chambers series by Jenay G Sherman that brings together three young women from diverse backgrounds during a turning point in their lives. Sera, Kari, and Gwen anticipated the first day of college to be a dramatic...

Turtle Does Not Wear Socks: A Picture Book with Interactive Questions for Kids by Anne Woodhouse is a delightful read. In this joyous story, many friendly critters are introduced, such as a rabbit, frog, dragonfly, and more, while children are invited to play along with...

Hayleigh Sol brings Maya’s dream of environmental awareness to fruition with Summer Flame: A Second Chance Romantic Comedy in which Maya has created her business, Green For Green. Maya is in distress after being told that the immense pressure she is under has caused many...

Faye the Northern Frost: Chaos Chronicles: Book 3 by R.J. Tolson introduces King Edrice as he sits beside the deathbed of his wife, Queen Jomana. As Jomana weakens, the kingdom is attacked by a monster. Soon after, a young woman named Siva arrives to console...

Trenee Zweigle RN pens “pawfectly” intriguing tales about cats who meet to share their (nine) lives in her book Kitty Miracles At 7th Street Clubhouse. This “catlection” of short stories about cats, some being fun, some not so much, is the premise. Cats may be...

Lakehouse Déjà Vu is a young adult novel by RA Anderson that tells the story of two college students taking a break on a trip that would forever change their lives. Rose has always been very reserved, while Jessica is the more outgoing of the...

Golly-Oodle-Lolly! One Fine Day with a Rascally Pup by Tammy H Kersey shows that “Words can be fun./ You can make them up too!/ Start with just one./ See what you can do.” Have you ever made up words? I know I have. Nothing quite...

Children are full of adventure and Addison Anderson is no different. Go on a wild, wacky, and fun-filled adventure with Addison, her brother Albert, and the rest of her family by reading Addison's Abrupt Adventures by Laura James, now in its second edition, with illustrations...

The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare by Kimberly Brock is a beautiful and captivating novel. The mystery of Roanoke ties into the familial history of Alice, who is a descendant of Eleanor Dare. Eleanor's legacy is handed down through a book that contains her story,...

Undeterred: The Pendulum Swings On by Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul gives the reader insight into the challenges of embarking on a political career in Nigeria. It is clear that from his early days as a student he wanted to make a difference in the various communities...

The Businesswoman is a romantic drama by Aqualite Muraglia. Annette Arashi is a highly successful American businesswoman with Oriental roots living in Washington. After inheriting a sizeable fortune from her family, Annette went on to become the richest woman in America at the age of...

A chilling tale of corporate greed and disregard, These Barren Hills is a must-read. Good jobs, a resurrected contemporary town, and quick money from the sale of their land all tempt people to move in. The majority are unknowingly heading toward calamity. As pertinent as...

In How to Spot a Psychopath by M.Q. Webb, reporter Jessica Green is being held on suspicion of possibly having murdered a missing 4-year-old. When psychiatrist Dr. Oscar de la Nuit asks her why she has been researching psychopaths, she replies, “People are interested in...

A stranger in an even stranger body. We follow the story of peacekeeper An Ning, an adolescent-figured God born of the ashes. Trials of Fire and Rebirth: Tale 3 of the Immortal Beings by Edith Pawlicki permits us to enter another world that seems lifetimes...

As it was for other American citizens during the previous few days, everything was happening so fast for Congresswoman Madison Gladstone. First, it was the suicide of her mentor and close friend Senator Boyd Radford. Then followed the bombing of a mall in Saudi Arabia,...

In Out of Reach by Patricia Lewin, Erin Baker is an excellent CIA agent with a troubled past that haunts her so that she is in CIA limbo, not actively spying overseas as she was trained for. Instead, Erin tries to balance her role as...

Ghosts in Sunlight by Gretta Curran Browne is an intense love story. It follows the lives of Marian and Marc, two young souls who meet each other unexpectedly. Marian is working in a restaurant when Marc arrives as a customer with his friend Jimmy. Marian...

I Want to Buy a Miracle by Donna Kutzner is pure encouragement. I did not even realize that I needed it, but as I read this delightful little book, I felt my spirit being lifted. The artwork by Terrilee Shannon fits perfectly with the verse....

Pontius Pilate: An Unexpected Memoir by Pablo Zaragoza is an evocative story about Pilate and his life. In this intense, often graphic, yet gripping account, the author tells the story of a young Pontius Pilate and his family. A raw new retelling of a true...