Most people don't feel comfortable asking for something from others. But it plays a vital role in our relationships, careers, and everyday lives. Most people don't understand the psychology of asking, which is why it's so difficult to ask for the things that are essential...

R. Stephen Lynch has observed romantic relationships and seen how some materialize but others fail. He analyzes why this happens. Having experienced an emotional breakup, he searched for the answers to his questions. He found facts about why these things happen and shares his information...

Bonita’s Quest is the continuation of a historical series by Carl R. Brush. It follows the adventures of Bonita Kelly’s life as she fights for survival and fair treatment in the burgeoning, bustling frontier city of San Francisco in the 1850s. In this second...

For as long as Bonita could remember, life on Captain William Richardson’s hacienda Sausalito, Yerba Buena, had been good. However, it suddenly became rocky after Captain Richardson’s sister Hannah committed suicide. First Bonita realized that she was not the captain’s niece as she had been...

There are poetry collections that leave their mark and that readers will remember for a long time. One of these collections is Gusher by Christopher Stephen Soden, a revised edition of one of his previous works. In this book, the author tells us about his...

The revised and updated edition of Electra: A Gender Sensitive Study of Plays Based on the Myth: Final Edition plays into an integral part of Western civilization; Electra'sinfluence on popular culture is highly regarded. Electra is one of the recurring myths in Western society in...

Aunt Dollie's Remedies and Tips by Clementine Holmes Bass is a journey that culminates in the pages of 175 Years of Home Remedies. Home remedies are nothing new; years, before pharmacies arrived on the high streets and medicines, were available 24/7, people used to make...

The ABCs of Cackleberry Creek by Kristy Jo Volchko is a delightful children's book that combines learning with entertainment. The imaginative setting of Cackleberry Creek is brought to life through colorful and whimsical illustrations that feature a variety of animals and objects. Each page is...

In Jesus, Please Throw Me a Doughnut by Jacqueline Guerrero we discover that the author is on a mission. She’s managed to make it this far in her life with her keen sense of humor and a love of good food. But life hasn’t been...

Christine Rose's One Reason to Live: A Memoir About Surviving Trauma is a powerful and inspiring story of resilience and healing. Rose's life is shattered by a traumatic brain injury that changes her husband's personality, leaving her alone to pick up the pieces. Already dealing...

L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 39: The Best New SF and Fantasy of the Year which is another riveting collection of short stories. These incredible works are from a variety of authors that impress with their unique voices with three bonus...

The Mysterious Fall is a work of fiction in the time travel, mystery, and adventure subgenres. It is best suited to the adult reading audience and contains some moderate references to violence and death. Penned by author Angus Silvie, in this enthralling drama with a...

The dating game is a cutthroat industry that could best be compared to navigating a minefield. More often than not, one finds that in the elusive search for that Prince Charming, one is left kissing a bucket full of frogs before finding the perfect partner....

Brave Millie is the latest installment in the Feel Loved Tales by Hilary Hawkes. Millie, a young mouse, is excited to join her friends for a picnic. She gathers up some tasty treats and heads out to find her friends. First, she meets a hedgehog...

Serafino da Ferrara by Paolo Grossi is an interesting take on the coming-of-age of two young gay men, some 500 years apart. In the early 16th century, a brilliant and incredibly talented young artist, Serafino, is tutored by one of the masters, Mastro Filargiro. His...

This week I’ve been diving into Dr. Tim Riordan’s devotional journal New Every Morning, which takes us on a 31-day plan to explore the meaning of God’s love and the places in our lives where we can see it daily. Grounding the teachings of the...

There Are Days by Justin Vaughn is a lilting, rhyming read-aloud about the variety of our emotions. Each spread starts with a verse describing a child's feelings without defining a specific emotion. The second page in the spread always begins with 'If you should find...

Duck and his friends are invited to attend Bigfoot’s birthday party. After the problems with leaving the cows in charge of the farm, Duck decides to let the alpacas with the odd haircuts watch over it until he returns. The alpacas decide to go on...

Stranger on the Shore is a mystery by William J. Borak. A woman’s body is found on the Brooklyn side of the East River by two boys. They see a woman with her dog and call for help. The woman ignores them and just walks...

The Kitchen and the Studio: A Memoir of Food and Art is a fascinating memoir by Mallory M. O'Connor and John A. O'Connor. It is about the authors' experiences in the world of food and art. Mallory is a food writer and art historian, while...