It is said that the pen is mightier than the sword and this is so true for Petals by Anna Casamento Arrigo. Through this collection of poems and songs, Arrigo speaks of the highs and lows of life that we all encounter at one point...

The Magic of Misty Nook: A Magical Misty Nook Festival by Christine Skippins, the fourth book in the series, is a funny and engaging read for children and adult animal lovers alike. The elves that live in magical Misty Nook love to arrange a festival...

In the crime fiction Her Dark Grave by Carolyn Arnold, detectives Madison and Terry investigate the gruesome murder of Tara Jackson. Tara's distraught roommate, Christina, hints at a romantic involvement with someone named Gabe. Madison and Terry gather information about Tara's involvement with a charity,...

Kindness is a powerful force that can brighten someone's day, mend hearts, and create a more compassionate world. Bungo the Funky Monkey: Adventures in Kindness by Jeffrey Morgan is a delightful children's tale that takes readers on an exciting journey filled with valuable lessons about...

In Young Living: Escaping Diabetes Through Healthy Living, Cora Parker discusses wellness and shares a wealth of knowledge to help prevent people from falling into negative patterns and possibly developing diabetes. Parker goes over the benefits of establishing a daily plan, strengthening relationships with family...

Zuri’s Adventures! (Zuri Adopts a Family) is a children’s picture book written by Lorri A. Reid with illustrations by Novel Aji. The book tells the story of a puppy’s first day with her new family. N'Zuri (Zuri) is a rottweiler who was raised in an...

Between Darkness & Light is the third book in Theresa Van Spankeren's War of Destiny series. The story takes place five years after the events that unfolded in book two. Julia finds herself in a precarious place--mentally and emotionally. After betraying her ka-tet to King...

Do you enjoy your veggies? Or would you prefer to have sausage for dinner? In Corina Stanescu and Bianca Silva’s book, The Veggie Mischief, there is a plot in the works inside the fridge. The veggies are making a stand. They want to be chosen...

A Normal Boy: Living in an Asylum by Jan Keating is a gripping story that follows the painful journey of a young boy forced to live in an asylum because the man his mother marries doesn't want him. The setting is in Weyburn, Saskatchewan during...

A Prairie Girl: Living in Baghdad is a work of non-fiction in the biography, cultural writing, and family drama subgenres. It is suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Jan Keating, this true account reveals the remarkable life of Sarah Powell, a...

Finding Sarah: A Phoenix to Behold by Nina Purtee is a gripping young adult coming-of-age novel. It follows Sarah Wilkinson as she rises from the ashes as a phoenix and discovers what she has to live for and offer to the world. At ten years...

The Dreamlighters Go to Space is a children's adventure picture book by Mike Gammage. The story follows two siblings, Kaleb and Maya, who dream of going to space. One night, as they discuss their plans, they see a bright light in their room and a...

“Food is more than sustenance, it’s a shared language of love, history, and community.” I love these opening lines in the Introduction to Lana Taylor Stuart’s My Southern Table. Food is much more than what we eat to survive: it defines who we are and...

Beyond the Sea: Annie's Journey into the Extraordinary is a work of fiction in the adventure, interpersonal drama, and family drama subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Nina Purtee, the story follows Annie on an extraordinary journey...

I Wonder Who Lives In That Tree by Scott Bryan and Emma Bryan presents young readers with a significant question to answer right away: who lives in that tree? Little insects such as a colony of ants and large creatures such as opossums or raccoons...

Quantum Mind by MD Hanley is a science-fiction thriller that will surprise and intrigue. Kat and Pat are twins who have discovered something amazing; the earth itself is alive, it is sentient. They meet Alder, a visitor from a distant planet, who was sent to...

Some barriers should never be breached because once crossed, there is no going back. Interview With Death (Tales From The Afterworld book 1) by V.K. Pasanen does more than cross boundaries; it obliterates them. Nathan Miller, a gifted journalist who pursues fame at considerable cost,...

Eliot and the Red Boots is the first book in the Eliot and the Red Boots Adventures by Seth Hunt and Andrea Conde. Eliot doesn't want to stay inside, but the rainy weather keeps him from going outdoors. He tries to voice his concerns to...

The Joy of Musicology: Unleashing the Magical Symphony for All by M.P. Johnson is more than just an introduction to music around the world or the history of music as the term musicology may suggest to those in the field. The book presents the many...

The Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island: Sibby's Secret is penned by author Linda Maria Frank in the historical, adventure, and action genres for young independent readers. The plot sees Lily, Frank, Leon, Ryan, and Amelia embroiled in a thrilling adventure as they investigate the disappearance...