Life on the Gallagher Farm may seem like any other farm, but what makes it different is the intense love and care that is shared amongst the family, Grandma and Grandpa Gallagher, and their ten children, seven boys and three girls. In Sara Gallagher-Beck’s The...

The Circle of TIE by Amina Warsuma is a political and religious drama, set amidst the turmoil of war. The story follows the Azeem family, particularly sisters Heleema and Emani, as they navigate the horrors of civil war in Beirut. As they try to survive...

In The Way, The Truth, And The Life, Pablo H. Solutin discusses a range of theological themes rooted in biblical teachings, distinguishing between interpretations from "God" (Elohim) and "the Lord" (YHWH). He critiques modern religious doctrines, arguing for alignment with biblical truths as made clear...

The Evolution of Nora O'Brien Pacheco by Kevin O'Flaherty is a coming-of-age story with themes of travel, friends and family, and peer influence. Teenage Nora goes from her home country Spain to a summer boarding school in Wales. She makes friends, discovers a mystery that...

In The Bright Freight Of Memory by Greg Fields, the Cooneys' path had remained the same since their ancestors had immigrated from Ireland. Hard labor and lots of drinking. Michael Cooney had grown up with an abusive alcoholic father, and due to his circumstances, he...

Voron Forest's The Shadow Lord's Son: To Take Away His Voice is a dark, provocative LGBTQ+ fantasy novel that dives into themes of power, love, and survival. Set in a world filled with ancient bards, ruthless warlords, and a harrowing past, this book is not...

The Gift of Red Hare and Other Epic Tales by Billy Ironcrane is a historical fiction collection that weaves together tales set in pivotal moments of history. Through a mix of adventure and reflection, these stories explore timeless themes of compassion, chaos, and the human...

The Voice and Other Stories by Ann Grant is a thought-provoking anthology of fictional tales rooted in personal experiences. The collection centers around a mysterious, protective voice that warns a young Ann of impending danger. Later in life, this voice reveals profound insights, including a...

The J.O.A.T. Life Lessons From a Jill of All Trades by Kristin Massey is a self-help memoir that follows Massey's journey across multiple fields, leaning into the importance of adaptability and combining skillsets, referred to as “Skill-stitching.” She talks about her time in music, from...

Ten-year-old Benjamin Zither believes that he and his basset hound, Blue, are detectives. After all, they figured out the riddle of Benjamin's unknown dad. What better way to show off his investigative and detective skills than to solve the mystery of the bully? Benjamin’s best...

Jenny L Cote is an extremely talented author. The Ark, the Reed & the Fire Cloud is sure to be a favorite of your child. The plot follows Max, a Scottish terrier, and Liz, a feline, as they lead other various animals to Noah’s Ark....

This is an interesting tale that is well done and entertaining. It will enhance any family library. The writing is easy to read, clean and engaging. This is the first book in a series and the end shows this clearly. I enjoy this style of...

On October 16, 1907, J.P. Morgan received a note while attending Sunday church service. Speculators tried to take over the United Copper Company but their bid fell apart, leaving the mining company in ruins, and a bank and two brokerage houses destroyed. Morgan offers to...

"The Wicked Passage" by N M Singel is an inventive mix of fantasy and history for young adults. Blake Wyatt just wants the school day to end but then his very odd substitute teacher has to go and reveal that Blake and his sister Erica...

"The Time Travel Storm," written by TC Booth and illustrated by Juan Carlos Colla, is a fun, educational book to share with children. It will teach them about going to school in the 1800's. Alex and Scott become separated from their class on a school...

"The Arcane Awakening" by Riggo/Crippen is a comic book with graphics to be envied. While this book will appeal to adults young and old, the readers should be aware that like most novels of this type, it has it's share of graphic violence. The story...

This tale begins in 1936, in Southern Cameroon, West Africa. A monkey ran through the jungle carrying her precious baby. She was fleeing from a tribe of male chimpanzee hunters. Eventually she climbed a tree, holding on tightly with one hand as she clutched the...

“The Art of Planning Allergen-Free Events” by Stephanie Courtney is a very informative book for those who are looking for information on food allergies, especially as related to event planning. For those who do not have food allergies on their own, this is a wonderful...

This book was reviewed by Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite. The First Birthday Party by K. & K. Johnson is a cute children’s story that evolved over the course of 16 years. Initially an impromptu reply to a son’s question about who had the first birthday,...

The Scoop on Good Grammar by Margie Blumberg is not only informative and easy to use, but is also fun to use. The book begins with the basic parts of a sentence and the eight parts of speech. It then progresses through those problem areas...