One of the best ways to learn history is through stories, and I have always enjoyed reading stories about women in history who have defied convention to lead compelling lives. In Kit Sergeant’s historical novel Marie-Madeleine, we meet one such woman, Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, who joins...

Diva, a psychological thriller by Joseph Kinnebrew, is about a woman who has no regard for right and wrong, nor does she care for others' feelings in her pursuit of money and sexual gratification. The man in the story calls her Diva and she is...

Fireworks can be loads of fun; however, the first rule of using fireworks is safety. AimeeAnn Blythe emphasizes safety while having fun in Ginger’s Fireworks Safety Tips. As an adult, you have probably heard all these safety tips before but your child will delight in...

Caitlin Buhr's A Sister Ago is a compelling and poignant read. The older sister, Christine, was compassionate and made an effort to watch out for her younger sister. In addition to being obstinate and careless, Rachel also battled drug addiction. Everything appeared to be going...

Abbas Mehran's Alley of Scented Roses is a fascinating and thought-provoking work that blends satire, society, and compassion with the captivating beauty of Australian flora and the alluring scent of Persian rose attar. The narrative follows Mitra Johnson, a successful writer living in New York...

Brigid would do anything to find her missing sister, including securing a job at Meridian Station as PR, a position her sister held before she mysteriously disappeared, and the last place she was seen. Meridian Station is secluded and famous for breeding and exhibitions of...

In Stolen Sunshine, Dani Donari weaves a gripping tale of mystery, murder, and betrayal that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. The story begins with a haunting image: a young woman's lifeless body is laid out in the reeds...

Elisabeth Link’s The Claim is a gripping medical mystery set in the year 2033 that seamlessly blends elements of suspense, intrigue, and futuristic technology. The novel centers on the kidnapping of Dr. Frida Ending, a medical insurance agent, who is forcibly taken in a silver...

Inspired by his own grandaughter's amusing escapades, Rick Woodland brings readers a short and sweet Christmas story with Grandpa's Nativity Scene. The book follows the narration of a five-year-old child about to visit her grandparents' home for Christmas. The child has always been close to...

Alistair McGuinness’s Bring Me Sunshine is a delightful travel memoir chockful of adventure, exploration, and self-discovery against stunning Australian landscapes. McGuinness, originally from England, chronicles his journey from a working-class town to the sun-soaked shores and vast wilderness of Australia. The memoir unfolds in a...

The Solomon Scandals by David H. Rothman is a suspense novel that dives deep into the murky waters of Washington’s political and real estate scenes. This edition breathes new life into a story inspired by a now-forgotten historical event: a deadly high-rise collapse in Northern...

In Open Secrets, a murder mystery by Jack A. Ori, CJ wanted to use her podcasts to help others after escaping from a dangerous pedophile when she was fourteen. During CJ's call-in segment at the college podcast studio, a young boy reported that his...

David "Kick" Tacker survived four tours in the sweltering heat and jungles of Vietnam that claimed the lives of many young men. He came back with scars and a burning desire for justice for those fellow Canadians who got suckered into a war they did...

Janet Hulstrand's memoir, A Long Way from Iowa, is a captivating tale of self-discovery, family, and adventure that spans three generations of women who share a passion for reading, writing, and travel. The story begins in 1992 when the author discovers her grandmother's journals, written...

Scorpion Grasses by Jessica Roman is a beautifully written and inspiring novel highlighting the transformative power of love and acceptance. Colby lives in a dysfunctional family, where his mother’s addiction and destructive behavior make their home life unpredictable and dangerous. His stepfather George is indifferent,...

Renegale Tales by Laurel Colless is the exciting second installment in the Peter Blue Series, and it continues to captivate with its blend of adventure and imaginative storytelling. In this thrilling sequel, Peter Blue is thrust into a high-stakes mini-mission on his first day back...

In Husbands: Love and Lies in La-La Land, author Mo Fanning has written a fast-moving adventure, with a bit of mystery and romance. The main character Kyle MacDonald has an innate tenancy to believe the good in people and trust what they tell him. Kyle...

Twelve-year-old Wendeline Van Hoek is heartbroken before Christmas. Her father, Jim Van Hoek, a bank employee, has gotten a promotion. Now, the whole family must move to Wellington from Wendeline's beloved house in Kensington, where she spent her childhood. Wendeline is devastated, and the trip...

The city of New London has a terrible secret. Beneath the serene exterior is a city ruled by an oppressive government known as the Directorate, which uses force and disinformation to keep the populace under control while persecuting any dissenters who challenge the status quo....

In the Family Way by Jacqueline Smith is a literary fiction novel set in the 1920s that follows Mary Maguire, a fatherless girl raised by her grandmother to be a devout Catholic. Mary faces a life-changing dilemma and chooses to fight back by joining Cumann...