Master of Music by Marla Himeda is a remarkable fantasy that takes us to the imaginary Bardic Isles. We meet Kaelin, an eleven-year-old orphan. Kaelin has a magical musical gift, but he is scared that his compositions will harm other people. So, he only plays...

The Magic: Empowered by JA Gandulla introduces the reader to Paul, who has found a ‘worry rock.' Not thinking much about it at first, he soon realizes it is a conduit to powerful magic, facilitating his transformations into an owl, a bear, and an octopus,...

Cry of the Kestrel by Marla Himeda, the second book in the Bardic Isles series, is for young adult fans of fantasy, drama, and coming-of-age stories. Kaelin is an apprentice of the Composition Master of Kestrel, Bergid. Kaelin is just thirteen, but he is an...

Polipo Finds A Friend is a children's picture book written by Paul Miceli with illustrations by Fiorella Mestichelli Oliveti. It follows the story of Polipo, a curious octopus that craves adventure. One day, while observing the ships that pass by his reef, Polipo wonders where...

Everything that happens in Justin Kurian’s The Canticle of Ibiza does so in an ever-present miasma of the mystical. Set, as the title suggests, on the enchanting isle of Ibiza in the late 1980s, this fascinating novel focuses on John, a recently divorced and recently...

A Suitable Fortune by Laura Beers, the seventh installment in the Lords and Ladies of Mayfair series, takes a dedicated teacher and a war-weary earl on an unexpected journey in an elegant tale of friendship and mystery. When Miss Emilia Hembry finds herself present at...

Can We Get a Rhinoceros? by Christian Kueng is an entertaining and adorable children's picture book about a little boy who wants to have an unusual pet—a rhinoceros. When he asks his mother for permission to get one, she doesn't like the idea. She tells him they don't...

The Half-Caste by Jason Zeitler is a thought-provoking novel set in the significant political and social era of the 1930s. Saul and Vernon form an unlikely friendship after attending a public lecture at the London School of Economics late one morning. Both of them agreed...

Race To Novus by R. A. Clarke is a science fiction adventure that revolves around an ultra-high-stakes race on the newly colonized planet Joya, where Finn Rucker and other competitors navigate a dangerous forest using ground vehicles. The race, organized by Governus Corporation, promises land...

In Being Safe Online: A Special Place for Friendship Book 1 by Olimena J.M. Rovanesi, Hazel and Zoe’s grandmother sent them a tablet to share. As is typical with siblings, the two quickly fight over the time each one has on the shared tablet. Their...

In the Beginning: The Early Days of Religious Beliefs is a fascinating work of fiction in the historical sub-genre and was penned by author Jaime Reyes. As the title suggests, we return to very early times of the human race, when Neanderthals are first learning...

Jaime Reyes shares his stories and others about auto resuscitation in his book, The Lazarus Syndrome. From infancy to older age, Reyes experienced the phenomenon many times during his life. He details the incidents and discusses other, similar situations where those thought to have died...

The Glesga Skanks by Caroline Donnelly is a gritty, urban fantasy set in the tough streets of Glasgow, where the city’s underworld is ruled by fear and violence. The story centers around Pa Docherty, a notorious Glasgow kingpin, and the explosive conflict that arises when...

A Short Book of Poetry and Thoughts to Share by Maryanne Wright is a heartfelt collection compiled during the COVID-19 pandemic. It inspires readers to appreciate life's small pleasures. Each poem and accompanying image beautifully reflects themes of love, nature, and the changing seasons, inviting...

And You Thought Being Dead Was All There Was! is a gripping supernatural novel by Evelyn C. Woodward. Pete kept Susie awake and warned her not to go to sleep after she nearly died from rushing in front of a car. Susie's eyes were bandaged...

Leading What Matters Most by Phil Geldart has the subtitle 'A Business Parable on Unlocking Human Potential,' which provides an excellent book summary. The author creates an imaginary company with imaginary problems that could easily exist in the real business world today. He then invents...

In The Gist of Bid Whist, Lamont Jones offers a comprehensive overview of the card game Bid Whist, detailing its fundamental rules, including the Lead Suit Law, Follow Suit Law, and Trump Suit Law. He explains the game's distinctive aspects, such as the auction for...

In Always Squeezing Lemons, Kayla Logue details her transition from a seemingly successful life, including a stable marriage and career, to a journey of personal transformation. Initially feeling unfulfilled despite outward success, she recognized the need for change and addressed toxic elements in her marriage....

Dr. Tony Nader's Consciousness Is All There Is illuminates the ultimate reality of consciousness as a transcendent view of traditional materialist perceptions. Drawing on ancient Vedic wisdom and modern science, Nader challenges us to reconsider our understanding of existence. He argues that consciousness is not...

There is nothing wrong with you and there never was. This is the powerful message contained in the last chapter of We’ve Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging by Ritu Bhasin. In this illuminating book, Bhasin explains how and why she arrived at this...