Effective Martial Arts Training with No Equipment or Partner: The Master Collection by Michael Matthews is, as the title suggests, a very effective manual on martial arts training. The author has taken a lot of trouble to research all the details pertaining to the study...

Chips and a Log by Toldi Lili is very interesting with a novel idea of bringing together short stories and poems in one book. Some of the short stories are funny, some less funny. But on the whole, the book is a wonderful read. The...

Have You Seen Me by Katherine Scott Nelson is about two close friends, weird kids Chris and Vyv, who spend a lot of time together. The story recounts the upheavals and incidents that happen in each one's life and how they are correlated to each...

Confessions of a Crazy Cat Lady: And Other Possibly Demented Meanderings by Sandra Gurvis is an autobiography laced with tons of humor. The author takes the reader on a trip which covers many topics, the main one being cats. So it's a must-read for all...

Fara Bellamont has a problem; her uncle Michel. She returns to his estate as an adult, after being raised by nuns in Burgundy following the death of her parents. However, she discovers he is intent on finding her a husband -— whether she wants one...

Once in a while, I just want a good, straight ahead "cops & robbers" read. No deep character development. No psychological subplots. Just an old fashioned "good guys versus bad guys" romp. If you're in that kind of mood, Deep Lies by R.A. Quinn is...

Beat Your A-Fib: The Essential Guide to Finding Your Cure by Dr. Steve S. Ryan, PhD, is a comprehensive guide for anyone in search of a cure for their atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder. As an individual that comes from a family with...

We begin The Portrait by Hazel Statham during the Spanish battle of Salamanca where a young Edward Thurston, Earl of Sinclair, was grievously injured by a cannonball. The only companionship he seeks when he returns to Fly Hall is that of a miniature portrait of...

In Fallen by Katie Barber, Lucifer has unleashed his army on earth, prompting the angels to descend and bravely fight to protect mankind; unfortunately, they fail and Hell rules. Archangel Israfel and angel Hayyel survive their ordeal and continue to protect humans, waiting for Heaven’s...

Magda Karavageli’s debut poetry collection A Tomorrow Full of Yesterday is stunning and moving. Karavageli’s poems are wonderfully approachable, so that even the most inexperienced poetry readers will be able to enjoy and gain something from her words. She dismisses with heavy-handed words to get...

Compass: Creating Exceptional Organizations: A Leader’s Guide was written by William F. Brandt, a man with an exceptional skill in strategic planning. In his book he shares his expertise for creating a successful company. As the name suggests, this book is a compass pointing leaders...

The Apprentice by M.L. Hall is about Artamos De'spada and his trial mission with his mentor Adrian Rizzo and Black Knight Falita Kain. The mission is simple: escorting the king's betrothed safely from the Cromanian border to Caltania. This book, like any fantasy tale, takes you...

Pu'ukani's Song by Hannah Steenbock is (literally) about Pu'ukani's song. Pu'ukani is a whale who is a magic weaver and a singer. The book is a heart rending tale of a whale who takes us with him on his journey of life. The challenges he...

You Are Mine by Janeal Falor introduces us to Serena who knows she will always be owned by a warlock and she will never be free. Serena also knows that no matter what her warlock wants -- if it’s cruel, inane or anything similar --...

Join Louise Patterson’s life in Hell, literally, in Awake in Hell by Helen Downing. What a hilarious version of Hell from one dead woman’s point of view. I should not be saying this, but Hell doesn't sound so bad; that doesn't mean I want to...

The Last Time by Elodie Parkes is a hot and romantic story about lonely Bethany Snow and actor Seth Carbery. The two meet on a movie set and fall head over heels in love. Seth Carbery had sworn to stay away from relationships and Bethany...

There's a growing need for people to hold themselves accountable for their actions today, perhaps more so than any other period in history. In Biblical Experiences, author I. Daryl Pressley draws on the wisdom of the scriptures to help readers overcome mental, spiritual, and moral...

That Crazy Little Thing by Kate Bracy is a love story of friendship between friends, mother and daughter, sister and brother, mother and son. And it is so much more. It takes the painful journey of cancer and makes it a beautiful story of...

The Adventured Star by Pamela T. Chandler is a delightful story about Najma, the travelling star who moves to Abu Dhabi. During her stay there, she wishes to be the star of Abu Dhabi. The book has some excellent illustrations that complement the story. I found...

Jonny Plumb's New Adventures by Kim Wheeler is an adventure story starring Jonny Plumb. The story takes off from Jonny's previous adventures with the Silver Flying Arrow Space Ship. Jonny's sea life friends, his space home Pashoo, his struggle to save Earth, humanity and the...