The Reluctant Pioneer by Julie McDonald Zander takes readers on an emotional journey set in the 1800s as we follow in the footsteps of the thousands of travelers who dared to brave the treacherous trek along the Oregon Trail. Based on a true story, Zander...

Not Good Enough Girl: A Memoir of an Inconvenient Daughter by Sondra R. Brooks explores her complex relationship with her mother, stemming from childhood experiences marked by strict discipline and family dysfunction following her parents' divorce. She details the impact of her stepfather, Dan, whose...

The Rarkyn's Fall, the second book in The Rarkyn Trilogy by Nikky Lee, is an epic fantasy novel that follows Lyss as she grapples with uncontrollable, volatile magic that threatens her life. Outlawed and hunted, she journeys to Illredus, the capital of the Empire, in...

My Little Book of Big Money by Paul A. Tran is a business book that outlines some basic strategies designed to help readers make informed choices regarding their financial destinies. The book details the harsh financial realities that many people are facing today, including unemployment,...

Suspension of Disbelief by Ralph and Lynda Homan is the final book in the Twin Lakes Series. The story follows theoretical physicist Barney Keller, who has discovered a way to eliminate war and create a peaceful, prosperous future for Earth. However, special interest groups, fearing...

As an avid true crime reader, I was very pleased to get the opportunity to review Stranger in the Window by Cathy Coombs. This is the story of Leila A. Welsh, a young teacher from Kansas City, her murder, and the fight for justice. Leila’s...

The Phoenix Effect, Part 1: The Reuniting by Margaret M. MacDonald is a compelling science-fiction novel. The Unity, a government-like powerhouse, is set on taking over the world with its seemingly immortal army. Their soldiers have all been injected with nanites that drastically increase strength...

One Day a Year by J. Lamont Jones sees Benny Jones thrust back in time where he meets what could possibly be the love of his life. Only how can that be when she lived centuries in the past? And it’s not only time that...

Ghost by Lea Tonin is one of the most unusual memoirs I have ever read…and I have read a lot of memoirs! When Lea is 14, going on 15, she can no longer withstand the constant brutality of her Japanese stepfather. Any infractions or challenges...

A Canary Girl in Plotlands by Dawn Knox is a historical romance set during World War II. Bethany Anderson works as a housemaid for a kind and welcoming family. Though life at work seems calm and soothing, Bethany's life at home isn't all rosy due...

Nightflower of Comanche Mound by Katlyn Bates is a coming-of-age story with a distinctly different flavor. Charley Kensey is sixteen and, with her father no longer part of the family, is vainly searching for familial connection and her place in the world. She invites herself...

Born for Revenge by Staci Troilo is a crime thriller that follows the story of two detectives, Holden Walsh and Cabe Paxton, who are investigating the case of missing teenage girls. When one of the girls is returned by the kidnapper, they uncover disturbing clues...

Bones of Dead Man’s Bluff by Robb Grindstaff is a gripping suspense novel featuring an interwoven timeline. Reverend Worth Sullivan and Senator Kirk Madison share a dark secret from a tragic camping trip in their youth. Now, Kirk seeks higher office, a decision that Worth...

Everything That Was by K.R. Hansen delves deep into the layers of grief, memory, and the longing for connection in the wake of unimaginable loss. Prudence "Pru" Spellmeyer is navigating her senior year in high school after the tragic death of her older brother, Davis....

The Days Before Tomorrow by Mark Hass is an epic historical novel that delves deep into the lives of Wolchi and Leja, two siblings caught in the turbulent currents of Eastern Europe between the World Wars. Set against the haunting backdrops of Western Ukraine, 1930s...

CeeJay and the Firefly is a children's picture book written by Lynn Jaeger with illustrations by Sherri Marteney. The story follows a furry white dog named CeeJay, who discovers the true meaning of courage and acceptance. One summer evening, CeeJay marvels at the twinkling lights...

None the Wiser by Sterling Carmichael is an epic fantasy thriller that follows Kaimana, Laurenze, and their crew as they are lured out of retirement for a critical mission. In a world threatened by a powerful conspiracy, they face a nefarious adversary supplying advanced weaponry...

Fluffy Henri Loves His Family is a heartwarming children’s picture book by Aurore Colin. It follows Henri, a puppy who craves material possessions until he learns to appreciate love from his family members. The story takes place in Provence, a picturesque region in France. One...

India is home to a diverse array of cultures, traditions, and holidays that families all over the world celebrate. In India: A Monthly Guidebook to Diverse Celebrations, author Anuja Mohla breaks down each holiday by the calendar month, as well as explains the history and...

Who Says Poo! by Adam Gaudreault is a delightful children’s picture book that introduces children to the richness of languages. Adam uses the English word “poo” as a starting point, followed by giving children examples of words in other languages that sound similar. Words may...