A Sterling Life by Mark Hester is the biography of John Danz, a keen American entrepreneur born in Czarist Russia in 1877. John's birth name was Israel Danowsky. His Jewish parents, Leib and Jenni Danowsky, with their two sons, Israel and Chaim, left Russia, escaping...

The Horseman Who Came From the Sea by Jeff Turner is gentle, historical fiction at its very best. Henry Cameron was a young man in turmoil when he and his best friend attended a camp aimed at introducing young teenagers to a life at sea....

When I Met Elena is a contemporary romance novel by Desiree Span. It's been two years since Elena Castro, an ER doctor, lost her loving husband to a brain aneurysm, and she is still grieving his loss. When fate makes her cross paths with the...

An Itch for Justice by Christa Nardi is the first book in the Izzie Di Sante Mysteries. Izzie has grown up knowing what her life path would be and now reluctantly works at her family’s restaurant. Her real passion is for investigative reporting and she’s...

Off We Go! A Tale Of Skye Terriers by Judith Tabler is a picture book for young children. The story follows a young pup born into a litter of eight. As soon as she emerges from her mother, she smells a wonderful smell; milk! She...

Inspired by Edwin McDowell's novel, To Keep Our Honor Clean, Terry Dwyer recounts his real-life experience at Marine Corps boot camp in Object Lessons: A Parris Island Memoir. The author talks about his journey of joining the Marines and his determination to serve his country....

Starmen by Francis Hamit is an intelligently crafted novel that fits into multiple genres. It blends historical fiction, magical realism, and science fiction elements to create a captivating tale that will enthrall readers. Set in the American Southwest in 1875, the story follows George James...

Kathleen Rose Morgan's The Seller of Secrets is an incredibly inspiring memoir. This book tells the story of Kathleen's journey from a childhood filled with abuse and trauma to the strong and resilient woman she is today. As a young girl, Kathleen craved her mother's...

Behind the Lens: The Art & Inspiration of a Photographer by Mikael Sundberg highlights Mikael’s passion for and amazing ability to share stories through his camera lens. The photographs in this book are stunning, and the knowledge he imparts is inspiring. This book's abundance of...

Little Round Jewish Hat by Dan Roentsch describes Paul's life. He is a bartender most days of the year, but he doesn't love his job. His passion and his reason for being in New York City is to be an actor. Back in school, Paul...

Einstein Superstar Code 3 - Gate hcg: Exit of the Death Zone is a work of fiction in the science fiction, adventure, and educational subgenres. It is intended for young adult readers and can also be enjoyed by more advanced middle-grade audiences. Penned by author...

Imagine There’s No Heaven: The Born Again Atheist by Frederick Von Heisenberg is a non-fiction religious book about becoming an atheist. The author talks about how he grew up as a Catholic but is now an atheist. He uses sections of the Bible to explain...

This week I’ve been reading the fascinating non-fiction work The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Development by Eric Siegel. As a relative newcomer to the world of artificial intelligence and its implications for the wider world, I was grateful to have...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is on a mission to find peace, tranquility, and equity in a world not quite ready to make a big change. He’s fought for equal rights in the United States, through peaceful demonstrations and well-thought-out speeches. Now, he feels the...

Broken Ties is a work of fiction in the romance, interpersonal drama, and suspense subgenres, and is the second novel in the Family Ties series. The work is best suited to mature readers owing to explicit language and scenes of sex and violence. Penned by...

The Diary of a Sugarbaby is a dystopian drama by J.Q. Gagliastro. In the near future, the United States no longer functions as a liberal democracy. Instead, it's a totalitarian dystopia where the land is known as the Divided, split into factions of the Elders...

Under the Bandage by Lois Wickstrom, with charming illustrations by Nicolás Milano, is a delightful picture book that takes young readers on an adventure to discover how our bodies heal. When a playful little boy scrapes his knee, he becomes curious about what’s happening beneath...

In Marshmallow Rabbit by Lois Wickstrom, Mr. Bonbon owned a chocolate factory and allowed people to come in and tour the place. Annabelle, a sneaky little girl, loved Mr. Bonbon’s tours. Annabelle would go in with the crowd every time she went and steal as...

Queen of the Fairies by Lois Wickstrom is a charming and fun story that’s perfect for young readers. It’s about a writer who is trying to create a tale about the Queen of the Fairies. As she writes, she imagines the Queen using her magical...

The Glow in Loretta’s Garden (Loretta's Insects) by Lois Wickstrom is a charming children’s book that takes young readers on an adventure with young Loretta. As Loretta plays in her garden, she stumbles upon some tiny, glowing creatures. At first, she thinks they’re just “armadillo...