The Devil’s Bookkeepers by Mark Newhouse is set in the early 1940s when WWII is going strong. Hitler has his claws in most of Europe. Poland was one of the first countries that the Germans invaded. Bernhard Ostrowski, an engineer who was forced to migrate...

Inspired by Paul W. Rice’s personal experiences in Ethiopia, The Orphan: A Portrait of Courage is an inspiring historical novel about a strong woman named Yodit. Her story begins in 1983, during one of Ethiopia’s worst droughts. An orphan after her father murdered her mother,...

Island Jet 370 by L.A. Smith is the story of three people who made some choices for their own benefit but these cause havoc for others. Jack Wellington is a pilot for a commercial airline who tries to do his best in every way possible....

The Broken Canvas: Good Woman Gone Bad by Tai Barnett opens with the thoughts of the protagonist and they represent a powerful internal conflict: “This is the part that I dread the most, pretending like I think I belong on the Red Carpet. Tirelessly writing...

A Gift of Scars is a work of historical fiction and personal drama by author Gregg Norman. Set during the darkness and desperation of The Dirty Thirties, this slice of life drama follows the trials, hardships and occasional successes of Martin Wheeler, who goes from...

Daily life for Eve is filled with intrigue and scandal. What else would you expect for one of Washington D.C.’s most wanted escorts? She spends her time dancing at the Tahiti men’s club and rendezvousing with expensive and elite clients. But life hasn’t always been...

Twice Upon a Time by D. Davidson and R. Marcano tells a tale that transcends space and time. We are introduced to a young Marie Laveau who receives her gift of magic from a mysterious man with blond hair in 1809. The story fast forwards...

“Next to the fertile agricultural plains of Hildur, the tall mountains of Dumitra rose suddenly as if by magic in jagged snow-covered peaks.” Tasked with a secret mission by his sister, Queen Aldegunda of Hildur, Elisedd disguised himself as a pilgrim to investigate her suitors...

“What is the purpose of life?" “How do we know what’s real and not real?” “Why is there so much unfairness in the world?” “Where do babies come from?” Children ask the most intriguing questions. Some are very basic, simple really. Others require deep thought and intense...

The King’s Niece is a work of medieval-style fantasy written in novella format and penned by author Isabella Berdyna Zysk. Set in Castle Penrith, a name inspired by the historical setting of Cumbria, pseudo-historical tale recounts the exploits of kings of neighboring lands, as told...

Artsun Akopyan's Dialogues in English at Home is a handbook for non-native English speakers who want to learn this language in an easy way. It presents ninety-four short dialogues based on the most common situations you encounter in your domestic life. The topics are varied...

Isabella Berdyna Zysk presents another tantalizing medieval novella, The Dowager’s Daughter. Lady Leona’s first marriage was arranged, and she produced three sons as heirs to the Arnabys' Abbey. Her second marriage was to a lawyer and their love brought about Kimberly. Beloved by her titled stepfamily,...

Gardening and having plants at home can be therapeutic but what can be done when you live in an apartment? The Complete Edible Guide to Apartment Gardening by Destynnie Hall is a helpful guide for all those readers who want to incorporate nature into their...

From childhood, our sense of who we are and our role in society are shaped by our life experiences. Sometimes the role you adopt is far from who you really are and slowly your true self seems lost. Do you constantly disregard your own values...

Conquering Life's Course: Common Sense in Chaotic Times by Richard V. Battle is a book of practical wisdom to face the doldrums of everyday life and find more meaning and fulfillment navigating the challenges that life throws at the reader. The author defines the reader...

Gill D Anderson’s The Chosen Seven tells the story of six strangers whose lives are changed forever when a lunatic with a gun came into Alessandro’s Cucina. Farzad Abed, crazy and angry with the world, claimed to be a terrorist and that his sudden violence...

The Baron’s Ward is a short story written by Isabella Berdyna Zysk. Eighteen-year-old Eustacia Rose travels to Galeva to visit her relative, the Baron of Galeva, whom she hasn’t seen in years. She wonders why he hadn’t replied to the letters she wrote while attending...

Spidergate: Worldwide Fiscal Climate Change - Rising Oceans of Debt or Ways to Wealth by Professor Oscar J Realmsworth is a non-fiction book that comfortably wraps up the subjects of ecology, finance, and politics in a single comprehensive guide. It is, in essence, written to...

The Venturous Tales: A Collection is a work of fiction in the fantasy, pseudo-historical, and adventure sub-genres, and was penned by author Isabella Berdyna Zysk. This fascinating collection of medieval-style dramas contains five tales of royalty, intrigue, and family life. From nobles in disguise to...

There is a lot to unpack in Return to Eternity, Jenni Barnett's colorful and character-driven drama. I appreciated the preface certainly, as it grounded me in the factual history of colonial Australia that the novel expands upon. This is more than historical fiction; it's a...