Lighting Diagrams by Brian Parkin is a practical, concise resource for any beginner photographer. Parkin simplifies the complex nature of studio lighting in an easy-to-use book consisting of descriptions alongside diagrams and examples. This book would be most beneficial for estimating the best position for...

Forest Lake is a recreational lake just southwest of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. It’s a deep man-made lake constructed in the 1990s which covers over 10 hectares of land and is the equivalent of 269 Olympic-sized swimming pools. It’s a popular recreational spot for humans...

The Bridge to Magic (The Sundered Web) is a work of fiction in the fantasy, adventure, and action subgenres, and it forms the first novel in the series. It is suitable for both young adult and adult reading audiences and was penned by Alex Thornbury....

Gus Goon Says Goon Morning by K.M. Walton is a children's story about Gus, a monster with three eyes and multiple limbs. Gus has a loving family and enjoys spending time with them. Unfortunately, because of his unusual appearance, most kids get scared when they...

The Merry Widow Murders by Melodie Campbell is a charming mystery set on the high seas. Lady Lucy Revelstroke embarks on a ship with her best friend and maid Elfreda in tow. Lucy has reinvented herself and is proud of the woman she is today...

Swept Away: Ruth Mornay and the Unwanted Clues by Natalie Hyde is a delightful mystery. Loss is never easy. When Ruth’s neighbor Beatrice passes away, everyone believes it was simply an unfortunate accident. Ruth doesn’t believe that. She’s convinced that something more sinister is at...

Up for Grabs by Michelle Mulder is a charming story about two siblings that embark on an epic mystery when they inherit their grandmother’s house. Frida and Zac have lived quite the adventure, traveling the world with no real place to call home or any...

Our Magical Planet: An Inspirational Book About Children Changing the World by Serena Lane Ferrari is a captivating and informative read. Two educational and fun stories share important information about the critical state of the earth’s environment and how to protect it. The first story,...

Ten-year-old Paul O’Malley was beside himself with grief and guilt. It had been barely a day since his furious confrontation with his longtime friend Jackie. And now Jackie was dead. Paul only wanted to avenge his five-year-old sister Bethany after finding out what Jackie...

The Girl Who Sparked the Singularity is a work of fiction in the action, thriller, family drama, and romance subgenres. It forms the fifth novel in the Lightning Brain Series and was penned by author Cliff Ratza. Intended for mature young adult and adult readers,...

The Keepers of the Lightning Brain is a work of fiction in the action, adventure, and thriller subgenres by Cliff Ratza. Aimed at mature teen and adult audiences, it bridges the gap of the Lightning Brain Series as the sixth book but also begins a...

Dreams: An Odyssey of Love and Mystery by Otilia Greco is a romance novel set on a beautiful Greek island in 1986. The story unravels with Nina taking time off from her busy life in Portugal and taking a holiday in her favorite island destination....

This week I had the pleasure of reading George P. Tymitz’s powerful and historical work, Key Number 17. A tale spanning decades, it shares the journey of Olek Creshenko and his grandson as they explore Olek’s past to find the courage and strength for his...

I’ve been lucky enough to spend my reading time with Christopher Amato’s Shadow Investigation, an espionage thriller that follows DEA agent Sam Dahl as he takes a break from his mundane role at LAX to help a friend find their missing parents. Sam is an...

The Translucent Boy and the Children of Ice is a work of fiction in the fantasy and adventure subgenres. It forms the fifth and final book of The Translucent Boy series and is penned by Tom Hoffman. Intended for the young adult and older middle-grade...

Bloody Feathers: Death of the Cardinal is a conspiracy thriller written by Bruce Lewis. Jed Miller and his wife, Lexi, are the founders of the Red Flock, an exclusive club for millionaires who want to own rare birds. Under the pretext that the Red Flock...

Evermore by Joshua Gamon is worth reading. It is one of those books you can't put down. It is about a curious book that is a portal into another world. The protagonist, Doctor Fellowes, receives it from a terminally ill patient. Later we learn that...

Cong Catchers: A Soldier's Memories of Vietnam is a memoir by Lee Halverson, a former U.S. Army infantryman who served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970. The book provides a personal account of Halverson's experiences during his almost year-long tour of duty in...

Sometimes, we wonder how we can effectively explain to boys and girls the virtues and sins of the characters in the Bible, but too often we do not know how to accomplish this delicate task. It is thanks to Echoes From the Old Testament: Wisdom...

And God Whispered… a Message for Our Time by Ernie Pappa is a book for those who are seeking more than just the spiritual. It opens the heart of the reader to the endless possibilities of human consciousness and what lies beyond. It encourages the...