The Phoenix Effect, Part 1: The Reuniting by Margaret M. MacDonald is a compelling science-fiction novel. The Unity, a government-like powerhouse, is set on taking over the world with its seemingly immortal army. Their soldiers have all been injected with nanites that drastically increase strength...

Korea Reunited: A Family’s Lifelong Dream by Irene Kim presents a poignant recollection of how the turbulent past of Korea tore families apart, including that of the author’s father. Kim Chi-Jeon, Irene’s father and the central figure of the book, reveals through rounds of interviews...

There seemed to be no rest for the Stone County Sheriff’s office in Anderson, Montana. Sheriff Peter Elliot and his deputies had just closed a recent murder case when they received news about the discovery of the dead bodies of an old couple living in...

Niamh McAnally’s Following Sunshine is a unique memoir that skillfully weaves the elements of adventure, self-discovery, and love, creating a refreshing narrative. In this honest and uplifting account, McAnally takes readers on a life-changing journey that starts in uncertainty and culminates in a profoundly satisfying...

Flares Up: A Story Bigger Than the Atlantic by Niamh McAnally is a non-fiction adventure that chronicles the incredible journey of firefighter Paul Hopkins, 55, and entrepreneur Phil Pugh, 65, as they row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Motivated...

Jenna Page’s debut novel, A Star in the Endless Night, is a captivating journey into a world where magic, mystery, and romance blend effortlessly. The narrative pulls readers in from the start with a unique premise: a young woman bound by her circumstances is unexpectedly...

Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection by Sherman P. Bastarache is a non-fiction exploration of how conspiracy theories might have developed through natural selection. Bastarache argues that the human mind, shaped by evolutionary processes, has an inherent tendency to create and believe in conspiracy theories....

The Phoenix Effect Part 2: Regeneration by Margaret M. MacDonald is a must-read suspenseful thriller. I recommend that to fully appreciate this thought-provoking sequel, it is important to first read The Phoenix Effect Part 1: The Reuniting. This story opens with Lia believing that Arin...

Zero by Krysten Harlow introduces readers to the world of Lethia, where a high-stakes battle between good and evil unfolds. The story follows Rayner, the wise and selfless archwizard, as he leads his council of wizards against Zero, a vengeful and power-hungry adversary. The novella...

Hey! I’m Not a Book! I’m Really… a MONSTER! by Captain HappyLife begins in a way that goes perfectly with the title. The narrator claims that it might look like an ordinary book, but it is, in reality, a monster. The monster wants the reader...

Keeper of the Gremkat Key: Legend of Galivett Book One by Brad Lyon and John Lyon is an adventurous children’s novel that follows eleven-year-old Harper Graybridge. Harper's life changes dramatically when he discovers a mysterious metal cylinder in a junkyard, leading him to meet Lyt,...

Just My Life by Charles J. Rouse is an evocative and heartfelt memoir that transports readers back to a simpler time when the joy of life's small moments shone brightly. Rouse masterfully captures childhood innocence, recounting his early memories growing up in Trenton, New Jersey,...

Ezra the Elevator's Challenging Climb, by Michael Booker and Erica Booker, is a beautiful children's book demonstrating the importance of inner strength and positive reinforcement when confronting life's challenges. Today is Ezra the Elevator's first day of service. He has a positive attitude and heartily...

The Human Relief Project: When The World Stops Working by Max Malterer is a dystopian novel set in 2038, where AI has liberated humanity from the need to work. Bert, a conductor for the global Human Relief Project, experiences firsthand the societal upheaval caused by...

Almost two thousand years after his ministry on earth ended, the life and teachings of Jesus continue to fascinate and inspire. Sharon Williams takes readers back to biblical times, following the path of Jesus from Old Testament prophecy, his birth, baptism, travels, parables, miracle healings,...

In his memoir Frightened Pilgrim, James O. Mallon recounts his life journey from Northern Ireland to America, detailing personal and professional experiences across decades. Born in County Armagh, Mallon grew up in a rural Catholic community marked by financial hardship and familial tragedies, including a...

Santa Overboard is a slice-of-life holiday romance by Carolyn McBride. Katie Young, a fifty-one-year-old mother, is slowly getting her life back on track in the small town of Occoquan after separating from her ex-husband, James. Furthermore, she recently lost her mother to COVID-19 and now...

It can be difficult for children to comprehend the loss of a loved one at a young age. Where's Grandma? by Tracey Smith is a children's picture book that follows a young girl's journey navigating the death of her beloved grandmother. Jordyn misses her grandma....

This week I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Charles Paul Collins’ historical novel The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone. A fictional account of the lives of real members of the author's family throughout the ages, this book manages to give a compelling insight into the history...

You Don't Know What It's Like by Peter Light centers around Jessica Ballard, who is reeling in the aftermath of her mother's death. As she returns to work, she finds that Steve Stone has mysteriously vanished amid theft allegations. Intrigued but skeptical about Steve's innocence,...