Dave, the narrator of "Cornjerkers", and his high school friends are entering their senior year at Hoopeston High School in the small town of Hoopeston, Illinois. It's 1967 and the war in Viet Nam is now full-blown. Protests against the war are increasing across the...

While on vacation with her husband in the resort town of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sarah Davis finds an adorable lop-eared bunny in an old shop full of junk. Only this bunny is in pristine condition, and Sarah wants it. But the bunny is for...

What would happen if imagination dried up and people could no longer feel happiness? The Spirit of Imagination by S.A. Tawks describes the situation when Emily Rainn, a young woman looking for work, discovers the answer the hard way when she meets John Crawford and...

Rogue, by P.A. Minyard, is a fascinating blend of historical fiction and fantasy. Daniel joined the Union army in order to make a difference and to protect his land and his family from the threats of the Confederacy, but in a fatal clash on the...

The ABC's of Sexual Assault by Michelle Ditton, RN, and Laurie A. Gray, JD, is a guide to the medical protocol and legalities following a sexual assault. The book covers everything from basic human anatomy and definitions of sexual assault to the response, reporting, and...

In a captivating and interesting new book by author Simone Mendonça, The Cemetery Owner is a story that will grab readers from the very beginning and won’t let them go until the very last word is read. Following the story of Ze Maria, the...

Wings of Darkness: The Immortal Sorrows Series, Book 1 is a paranormal fantasy novel written by Sherri A. Wingler. Izzy was understandably disconcerted at waking up in what appeared to be a hospital room. Her body ached; her ribs itched; and there was a constant...

In a lovely story for middle grade readers, The Journey Beyond: Universal Truths by author Cheryl A. Matsen-Nieves is a fun read that continues the story of siblings Raphael and Haniel as they attempt to rebuild their kingdom. Facing such obstacles as a witchy woman...

Pine Brook Falls: The Charlie Noble Chronicles is a supernatural mystery novel written by Matt A. Byron. It's been ten years since Charlie and his mom left Pine Brook Falls for Los Angeles, and he never really expected to go back there. His father was...

William A. Cohen has written much more than just a book on consulting with Peter Drucker on Consulting: How to Apply Drucker’s Principles for Business Success, rather an amazing view of the man known as the “Father of Modern Management.” Dr. Cohen not only gives...

Flight (Dewdrop Prequel Trilogy, Volume 1) by C.A. Allen is an epic fantasy novel with exquisite attention to detail. C.A. Allen created a whole world where magic existed before A Dewdrop Away. Flight is a book best suited to young adults and adults who enjoy...

Of Dreams and Tragedies by D.A. Lawson is a story of life, tragedy and connections. As children, Michael Moriority and Allyson White lived worlds apart. To the outside world, Michael had a great life. Michael had his Papaw Dan, his parents, and a girl that...

Literal: Defining Moments by Victoria A. Hudson is an unusual piece of poetry, unusual in its form and unique in its style. As one reads through the political poems, one doesn’t only get the impression that the poet plays with words, but one equally understands...

In They Call Me Alexandra Gastone, a young adult thriller by T.A. Maclagan, all seventeen-year-old Alexandra Gastone wants to do is graduate high school, get into Princeton, and work for the CIA like her grandfather. At least that's what her cover as a spy entails....

Cicada Summer by Jeff A Dosser is a paranormal crime tale. Matt Holmes loves his new job as a park ranger at Thunderbird Falls National Park. He has a great life, and a girlfriend he adores but things are about to turn strange for Matt....

From the moment they first see the figurine, Chantel and Didier know they must do something about it, but when the figurine is stolen what to do seems like an impossible question. Still, they set out to discover just what it could mean and where...

Caitlin isn’t a little girl anymore. The intense love of fairytales and magic she carried throughout her childhood has given way to an analytical mind and a heady crush on fellow high school senior Justin. She grew up in a highly sterilized and orderly home...

Faith, Phantoms and First Editions by J.A. Smith is a classic tale of mystery and suspense. Riverbend Mercantile Books is a picturesque bookshop that houses a collection of valuable first editions. Unfortunately for the owner, Francine Waters, one of them is missing. The classic Robert...

Meet the little girl who was born with a hole in her heart in the story Little Love by Rose Stanek. The hole in her heart was not her doing and Little Love tried her best to fill the void in her heart but nothing...

As I read Sicilian Family Adventures by Celia A. Milano, it made me feel like an adopted member of her family as she shared very personal and exciting stories during her journeys in Italy and her discovery of the history of her family. That’s how...