“Does anything even matter anymore? If I die today, will anyone care?” For John Sandes, the protagonist of Joseph Paul D'Aquisto's novel Unleash the Fury: A Storm of Vengeance on Eastern Sands, the real question is whether he cares. John is a 69-year-old ex-Seattle cop...

A Forever Family Living in the Big House by Sal A. Edwards is a story of sharing and living together. Now by sharing and living together, the author also includes animals. The book is an educational story where the world of children is opened up...

Have you ever wondered where those Emojis came from? You know those cute little happy faces and other expressive faces that are frequently posted on text messages to make a point? Well, actually, they come from Emojiville, a little town where all the Emojis interact...

Sherlock Holmes, His Wife and the Hunt for Jack the Ripper is a suspenseful historical mystery by India Millar. She has written a different version to the popular Sherlock Holmes' mysteries by including a wife, Eleanor “Nellie,” and a daughter, Nona. Jack the Ripper has...

Ciaran and the Troll Bully is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by Meadow Griffin. Ciaran is a young goblin (fitheal) who lives in a magical world. After moving to a new town and school, Ciaran is miserable because all of the other students...

The introduction to Celebrating the Solstices by Jim Donovan puts forward some intriguing ideas as to the meaning of these special days when Earth is at its extremes of distance in its orbit around the sun. From pagan times they were celebrated as a “new...

Imagine living in the Magic City. That’s what people call Miami Beach. It’s the land of the rich and famous, beaches and finely tuned bodies, spas, and great places to dine out and socialize. What more could a person want? Or, for that matter, twin...

Set apart from a host of contemporary political critiques, Psychosocial Political Dysfunction Disorder of the Republican Party employs a mode of analysis through the lens of widespread neuropathology. Daniel Brubaker’s approach is more persuasive than many texts grounded in political history, which detail institutionalized corruption...

Out in the Rim, everything goes and your survival depends on you alone. In Smoke and Other Storms: The Revere Trilogy #1 by J.L. Delavega, we follow the Revere family headed by the matriarch Moira and her descendants. Having made a name for themselves in...

There’s an Elephant in the Bathroom by Effie Davis, with lively illustrations by Monika Marzec, is a delightful adventure that combines curiosity, fun facts, and whimsical illustrations. The story begins with Emmett and his loyal dog Addie hearing a mysterious noise coming from the bathroom....

Parker The Homeless Dog by Bob Merz is about a dog who wants to be adopted by a family. The homeless dog sleeps under a car, looks for food in garbage cans, and gets yelled at and kicked. Even children laugh at her and throw...

In Angels in the Real World, MB Kaye outlines a cosmic structure consisting of three realms: the third heaven, where God resides; the second heaven, inhabited by angels; and Earth, the first heaven. Kaye details the hierarchy of angels, including Cherubim, Seraphim, and Archangels, each...

At the Heart of the Game by Paula Benge captivates readers with a heartfelt exploration of teenage ambition, friendship, and family within the competitive world of high school softball. The story centers around River Harte, a dedicated and talented pitcher navigating the challenges of athletic...

“Hurry and wait—that was the way of the Royal Navy.” For Lieutenant Joseph Duncan, the protagonist of Sailing Toward the Tempest by Kent M. Schwendy, things are much more complicated than that. The story begins in 1795 aboard HMS Fidelity, where Joseph serves as a...

Beyond the Darkness by Dr. Chad Scott is a powerful and personal journey through the world of dark tourism. We find ourselves visiting historical sites of tragedy, atrocity, and human suffering in this bizarre but intriguing hobby. From Auschwitz and the Paris Catacombs to Ground...

Peter: The World by William O'Brien is a wonderful collection of short poems and tiny thoughts. The book is separated into two parts, The Light and The Dark. Each part is unique in its entirety and each is as mesmerizing. The Light examines the delightful...

Gabbie Flowers and the Key to the Universe is a children and preteens' book written by Dianne Caplin. Gabbie seems like a normal, everyday eleven-year-old kid by day. She lives with her grandmother, Nana Alice, and her older sister, Victoria, in a brownstone in New...

Not A Blueprint: It's The Shoes That Matter - A Journey Through Toxic Relationships by Nina Norstrom is an insightful read on toxic relationships - relationships we share with people, alcohol, animals, diseases, drugs, religion, environment, and our own emotions. These relationships can destroy us...

TWIN TAILS: Song of The Siren: Twin Tails Series, Volume 2 is a fantasy novel for children and preteens written and illustrated by CILLYart. Marina and Perla's dad, Mateo Perez, was feeling a bit wistful as they began celebrating their Thanksgiving together. He wondered if...

Jaspa’s Journey: The Great Migration by Rich Meyrick is full of thrills and adventure and revolves around Jaspa the Giraffeses, who is a small version of the original giraffe. Set against the backdrop of Africa’s Serengeti Plain where there is amazing wildlife, the story chronicles...