If you think philosophy is boring, you have not read Phil Van Treuren’s The Little Book of Stoic Quotes. It is one of the best books I have ever read on Stoicism. Each short chapter contains a quotation by a famous Stoic followed by Phil’s...

A Boy Who Made Music: The Extraordinary Life of Joaquin Rodrigo is a children’s picture book written by Karen A. Wyle with illustrations by Tomasz Mikutel. It’s a wonderful story about overcoming obstacles in life. Joaquin Rodrigo (1901-1999) was a world-renowned Spanish musician and composer...

Cultivate Curiosity: There Is Hope Even in Unimaginable Circumstances is an illuminating poetry collection. Richard Silvia draws upon his own life experiences to deliver a collection of poems that offer a fascinating look into the machinations of modern society and cultural and environmental issues, as...

Fifteen-year-old Austen lives with his mother, Penny, and sister, Anne, in a remote neighborhood. His father, Tom, has left the family. Austen sees disturbing dreams and senses a menacing presence in his room at night. Is it possible that something evil lurks behind the door...

Cain: A Curse to Spread, Book Two by H. L. Smith is a fascinating journey through the millennia as Cain inhabits the earth in a variety of guises, seeking redemption and understanding. When Cain slew his brother Abel at the start of humanity, he was...

Sometimes we’re too hard on ourselves and it makes us feel grumpy and unhappy. That’s what’s happened to Gus. In Cathy Studer’s The Adventures of Gus and Pasha, the first book, Gus Finds His Smile, addresses self-awareness and self-respect; in other words, feeling good about...

Betta Ferrendelli’s Point of Origin is the seventh book in the Samantha Church Mystery Series. Investigative journalist Samantha Church is investigating a series of devastating fires plotted by a serial arsonist. The case hits close to home when one of the fires kills Carol Brown,...

The Sower of Black Field by Katherine Koch is a historical fiction novel set during the final days of Nazi Germany. The story follows Fr. Viktor Koch, an American priest of German heritage, who is deeply conflicted as he tries to guide his parishioners through...

Finish the Sentence: A Business Fable About Women Unlocking Their Power and Discovering Career Success by author Sharan Kuyawa Hildebrand is a work of non-fiction in the business and finance genres. The book follows the journeys of five remarkable women as they navigate career transitions...

A Memoir of Perseverance and The Catholic Faith by Timothy Neff Gocke is a retelling of Gocke's experiences that begin with an early education at St. Mary’s Grade School in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and carries through to his later academic and athletic achievements. Gocke spends...

M.J. Loveric's memoir, A Dime For Peace, retells her dramatic journey from war-torn Sarajevo to a new beginning in New Zealand. Loveric starts by sharing her childhood, which was really terrible for anyone, but especially a child, with issues of severe illness, economic hardship, and...

Blindsided Justice by Dan Romanello is a fast-paced action thriller centered around Dylan Tomassi, a private investor turned protector of justice in the chaos-ridden streets of Tampa. The book begins with a vivid and raw portrayal of a city in turmoil, setting the stage for...

Icons is a collection of poetic works in the technology, philosophy, and cultural writing genres. Penned by author Jonathan Reeve Price, this interesting book presents a multidisciplinary exploration of computer icons, combining essays, imagery, and poetry. Price delves into the cultural, historical, and functional significance...

Arrow the Sky Horse: The Mystery by Melody Huttinger is an enchanting children's mystery adventure set in the vibrant landscape of 1960s Scottsdale, Arizona. The story follows Meadow Shepherd, a spirited young girl who becomes the center of a series of strange and unsettling events...

Hop on for a fun adventure tale and learn about the seven chakras in your body with Yvette Farkas' Ethan and the Seven Chakras. Ethan is a happy ten-year-old boy. He has just moved into a new neighborhood with his family, and because his parents'...

Stories of piracy and sea warfare never fail to excite people's imaginations and have been the subjects of countless works of fiction and non-fiction, but we often underestimate the impact of pirates and their connections to significant historical events. In particular, the transatlantic slave trade...

Hey, What's On 13? by H. C. Woo offers a humorous and insightful look into the life of a modern-day professional caught in the corporate grind. The protagonist, a product manager, faces mounting pressures at work and in his personal life, navigating health scares, unrealistic...

Whispers of the Roaring Twenties: Paris Unveiled vibrantly depicts the City of Light during the 1920s when France was still emerging from the horrors of war to greet a new world. Naza Semoniff meticulously sheds light on the changes and upheavals Paris underwent during this...

Where They Belong is a work of non-fiction penned by author Erin Foley in the social issues, cross-cultural writing, and family life genres. This interesting and important work delves into the story of Dale and Cathleen Jones, who found themselves unexpectedly running an orphanage in...

The Muse in a Time of Madness is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, adventure, and interpersonal drama genres, and is part of The Alyeska Chronicles series. Penned by author Francis M. Flavin, this immersive novel delves into the aftermath of Ivan the...