So what do two cops, two actors and a reporter have to do with each other? Absolutely everything. In this fast-paced crime drama (with plenty of romance thrown in) you'll find all five and they will definitely surprise you with their antics. The story of...

Anthony Spencer is a self-centered, egotistic man who only sees what can benefit him and nothing else. When a health condition causes him to fall and strike his head, he ends up in a coma where he finds himself rubbing elbows with Jesus. The journey...

I first heard of the Westboro Baptist Church when they picketed Matthew Shepard’s funeral in Laramie, Wyoming. Mr. Shepard was beaten to death by two men because of his homosexuality. As I listened to “Banished: Surviving My Years in the Westboro Baptist Church” by Lauren...

“The Safe Man” introduces readers to Brian Holloway, a locksmith soon to become a father. Brian was called to the home of an author, Mr. Robinette, to open an antique floor safe; he not only wanted the safe opened but removed from his home. Mr....

"Days of Blood & Starlight" is a part of a series and probably the second book. Not knowing what the first book was about, I picked this up. Here we see Karou being held captive in the desert by her enemies who have killed her...

Carson Phillips lives in a small town where the people do not understand or appreciate his brilliance or one-of-a-kind personality. The most important person in his life, his grandma, suffers from Alzheimer disease and no longer remembers who he is. Despite that, he still sees...

Societal norm is that Fridays are the best day for people with Monday being the worst. In fact, most heart attacks happen on Mondays! It all comes down to our perspective: how we perceive and handle life as it comes. We can either be empowered...

There was once a force of labor that was not led or represented by any...then came along the unions. They organized, fought for rights and seemed to better the lives of their members. But what happened behind the scenes? "Shadowbosses: Government Unions Control America and...

“The 12th of Never” by James Paterson and Maxine Paetro, read by January Lavoy, begins with the birth of Lindsay Boxer’s baby. This was not just an ordinary birth; the excitement will have readers on the edge of their seats. However, that is only the...

If you are looking for a classic book to listen to while driving to work or across the country, look no further than “Mythology” by Edith Hamilton. This audio book enriches a car ride and lets its readers get lost in stories of heroes, kings,...

“The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder” was written by Charles Graeber. My review is of the audio format. Charles Graeber brings readers the details of a serial killer. Throughout this book the author proves to me that the various hospitals...

Shy South has already had a tough life. She is caretaker of her siblings by default when her mother dies. Shy works side by side with her cowardly stepfather Lamb on the family farm; it is a tough life but they manage to survive. Her...

Beauty is definitely not the type of story that you would expect it to be. It’s not just about the concept of beauty but the way that beauty is flawed. It’s about the way that ugliness is also flawed and how much people are willing...

The Overnight Diet, by Caroline Apovian, MD, is an audio book that will hold the listener's attention from the very beginning to the end. This book begins by explaining the author's background and credentials; as well as the amount of research and testing that has...

The Sasquatch Escape by Suzanne Selfors is a fun story aimed at middle-graders, but is just as fun for adults who want to read something simple yet entertaining. Suzanne Selfors has a marvelous imagination, and it shines in The Sasquatch Escape. Young Ben Silverstein’s parents...

Promise of Blood, the first book of Bryan Mclellan's The Powder Mage Trilogy is one of the best fantasy debuts of 2013. Set in the aftermath of a successful coup d'etat, the novel follows the fates of a ruthless usurper, his marksman son, and a...

Dark Secrets, written by Michael Hjorth and Hans Rosenfeldt, tells the story of Sebastian Bergman, a formerly highly regarded police psychologist, until his wife and daughter were killed in a tragic incident. He descends into numerous self-destructive behaviors, including distancing himself from those around him...

Heroes for My Daughter, written and read by Brad Meltzer, is an audiobook that will inspire you to be a role model for your daughter and to teach lessons through how you live your life. This audiobook includes an introduction explaining why the author wrote...

Heroes for My Son, written and read by Brad Meltzer, is an audiobook that will leave you inspired and thinking about lessons that are important to instill in your sons. This audiobook is a wonderful collection of people the author considers to be heroes, heroes...

A sad and beautiful coming-of-age story of a child and her country, NoViolet Bulawayo’s novel, We Need New Names, takes us to Zimbabwe during the Mugabe era. Here, 10-year-old Darling copes with extreme poverty, hunger, and near-homelessness in her ironically-named shantytown, Paradise. We join the...