Aunt Rita: An Alzheimer's Story for Young Children by KJ Cronan, with illustrations by his daughter Casey Cronan, is a heart-warming children's picture book that raises awareness about Alzheimer's disease. It follows the story of Harry, a young boy who loves to do everything with...

"Aging Gratefully" by Michael McGan is a humorous look at aging. The average age expectancy is 78 which makes 39 the middle age. I am just curious why people insist on referring to 50 as middle age. Does it make a person feel younger? I...

"Bountiful Creek" by Steven B. Weissman is a beautiful love story. Martha Somerville is the main character and I loved her from page one through the tear-jerking last page. It is the spring of 1861 in Bountiful Creek, Virginia, and we find Martha living with...

Murder Over Kodiak is an Alaskan adventure by author Robin L. Barefield with plenty of thrills and suspense. The plot centers on Jane Marcus, a biologist researching deadly toxins on Kodiak Island, who tracks down her beloved assistant Craig, only to find he’s been blown...

Believe it or not, minorities are experiencing various forms of mental illness and have done so for decades. Mental illnesses tends to sit in the background in silence in minority households. Yassin S. Hall walks us through the shadows of her life as a child...

In Monsterland by Michael Okon, Vincent Konrad swept into the fading town of Copper Valley like a knight in shining armour. He bought the rights to the pipeline, ensuring people could have water, built a new medical centre, and breathed life and renovation into a...

Yoga and cookies, what a clever combination! Margot Harris has written a fun story called Cookie Doughga: A Book about Yoga, Mindfulness, and Cookies! Maria and her Mama are busy making cookie dough when they decide to make the cookies in the shape of yoga...

In Limbo Over Lyme Disease is about a teenage boy who had been sick for a long time, only to find out that he had been suffering from Lyme disease and co-infections caused by said disease. We learn that Lyme disease comes from ticks that...

Codex is a work of fiction in the psychological thriller, drama, and suspense subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to the use of explicit language throughout and some scenes of moderate violence. Penned by author Lisa Towles, readers are invited to enjoy...

Dragged Down Deep by Michael Okon is a captivating tale that follows Logan Osborne, a passionate cryptozoologist burdened by his past. After surviving his last quest to prove the existence of the legendary Thunderbird, Logan returns home only to learn of the re-emergence of the...

Falling Apart by Jan Turk Petrie is a fascinating and disturbing novel about a near future that might happen in one European country. Two protagonists, Ash and Guy, both with military backgrounds, try to navigate through dangerous and unpredictable terrain, on the ground and over...

Clean Your Plate – America’s Grand Obesity Plan by John Bressler is a cleverly written satire of the AMA, the food and drug corporations, and even the U.S. Government. While the author states that he loves his country, his claims throughout the book are shocking...

I discovered Jack Young through the breathtaking novel, Hail, Cigaros! I was instantly drawn to his exceptional craft, so when I took Faraway Green I was expecting a stellar work, and my expectations were met. Jack Young comes across to me as a master of...

Hail, Cigaros! by Jack Young combines humor and the masterful art of storytelling to offer readers a delightful ride. For years, the father of Prescott Bullard Jr. has paid exorbitant sums of money to support the island Republic of Cigaros where he has consistently bought...

Dammit is an action and adventure thriller written by Jerry Baggett. Marine Captain Dammit McGowin and his brother, Dick, had gone for a leisurely and only marginally competitive run before ending up at the Beachside Bar in Virginia Beach. The sand-strewn, open air bar ...

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...

Mia’s Mouses by Joseph L. Licari is a charming and educational story that combines humor, curiosity, and language learning into a delightful narrative for young readers. The book follows the adventures of Mia, a bright and enthusiastic girl who befriends three adorable mice: Squeaky, Nibbles,...

Fury in Her Eyes by Phillip Vega is a poignant and dramatic tale that explores the power of forgiveness. Ollie Morales is a seasoned photojournalist whose new project takes him to Washington, D.C. He crosses paths with a group of anti-government extremists and is the...

Orlando Ferrand's collection "Citywalker" is full of poems about his Cuban heritage, religion, the search for identity and the loneliness he encounters in New York City. The city is almost a character in this book, a backdrop for all the important encounters that stir up...

"Apologia" is the author's memoir about his life in Cuba as a child and on through his years as a teenager. He speaks of his family, the difficulties and trials he went through as a child and as a boy growing up in the Cuban...