Who doesn’t love chocolate? But is it wise to eat it exclusively? That might be a bit much. In Ana Loves Chocolate by Jane Glover, we learn that this is exactly what Ana wanted – nothing but chocolate. So, her mummy gave in and gave...

Evie was nine years old when she first came across an old photo of a strange woman, dressed in 1930s fashion, standing stiffly to the left of an elevated small box. With her eyes burning with curiosity, Evie turned to her grandfather, Ollie, with questions...

Amidst the Chilling Storm, at 246 pages, is one of the longest poetry books I have come across in many years of enjoying the art. The subject matter of the verses is manifold, ranging from the personal heartbreak of “Tears That We Hide” to an...

“Go out! Go out! You are our scout./ We need a place to live.” That’s Timmy’s mantra. You see, he’s the family’s scout and it’s his job to find a safe, dry place for his community. It’s not an easy job and it’s certainly filled...

An original and excellent small-town mystery novel, Eulogy in Black and White by Caleb Pirtle III follows a baffling chain of murders in a little town in Texas. As an Afghan War veteran, Graham Huston battles with trauma and the untimely death of his best...

The Enchanted Suitcase: A Window onto My German Father's World War II Life by Helga Warren is a revealing account of one German soldier's life. Compiled from both handwritten letters and the two memoirs he had written, Warren has pieced together the previously untold story...

Rough Justice by Burt Weissbourd is the stunning sequel to his first book, Danger in Plain Sight. It follows the story of Callie James, the owner of a restaurant called The Bronze Pig, and her bartender, Cash Logan. The book is set in places like...

If you, like myself, enjoy memoirs that deftly blend raw and honest openness with powerful insights then consider yourself in luck as Lisa A. Pruitt’s autobiography is a must-read. Soul of a Professor: Memoir of an Un-Engineered Life charts the author's life as her success...

The Adventures of Lefty and Righty: The Windy City is an entertaining and educational children’s picture book written by Lori Orlinsky. Lefty and Righty are two extraordinary socks who have snuck out of the house to go on an adventure. Lefty and Righty are on...

Ultimatum: Ultimatum series Book 1 by Vladimir Fleurisma is a dystopian novel set after a nuclear war decimated the world's population. Something sinister has emerged that feasts on anything living. The creatures are evolving, and more human survivors die from their insatiable hunger. D is...

Rebecca had a rough sex life, which she overcame. And to help women, she anonymously documented her journey on a blog. This blog gained traction and caught the attention of MOD, an exclusive and revered fashion firm. The person at the helm of affairs in...

The Greek Gambit is the first book in a promising new thriller series called Nuke Response Team Alpha. Author Charles A. Salter introduces you to Colonel Blake Hunter, who is vacationing in Greece when unknown agents try to kill him and abduct his family. Meanwhile,...

Kids from two to five will love it when you read Pete the Panda to them. K.A. Mulenga shares simple facts about pandas, their habits, and their habitat. Pete the Panda enjoys everyday activities like eating, swimming, sleeping, and climbing. But he is shocked when...

Rightsizing Nations by David Lockwood is a nonfiction political government book. He uses five terms to help explain the reasoning for rightsizing a nation. He talks about warfare, the cost of national defense, free trade, the level of income inequality, and government. David explains why...

Travel Bug by Avril Jones is a beautiful and colorful travel story for young readers featuring a little critter named Bugsey, who travels with the Brown Family. Bugsey is a little bug who lives in a corner of the Brown residence. His aunt offers for...

In the poignant novel Cheated by Avril Jones, a woman’s fortitude carries her through her difficult childhood and turbulent adult years. Following a painful twist of events, Daisy is forced to put her daughter up for adoption. Georgia is adopted by Bert and Pat. After...

Shiloh Ray is young and new to the Alaska area. From the West Virginia area, she feels so alone with a new baby, no family, and friends and her husband has been deployed for a few months now. In dealing with postpartum depression and feelings...

Detective Kenny Marquette moved to New York after being fired for drinking on the job in No Escape by Donald Steven Collins. In New York, Kenny obtained his private investigator’s license. Defense Attorney Jeff McMillan arranged an interview with Kenny for a possible job offer....

On a remote island off the coast of Maine, we see the lives of various people unfold in The New Shore by Caren J. Werlinger. Life on Little Sister Island seems ideal, only nothing in life is perfect. Meredith and her family moved to Little...

When Legends Rise: Legends of Light #1 by Daphne Self details the transformation of Juliet 7-A, the top genetically enhanced assassin working for the Global Federated Territories. That is, until an ambush wounded him severely, and the organization that had created him slated him for...