Confessions of an Unlikely Runner: A Guide to Racing and Obstacle Courses for the Averagely Fit and Halfway Dedicated by Dana Ayers is a great read. I'm not a runner, though I used to be before life caught up with me. This work is full...

In a Land Far Away: A Windflower Saga Story for Kids: The Windflower Saga, Volume 28 is a picture book for children written by Aleksandra Layland. While most of Layland’s epic fantasy novels are geared for young adult and adult readers, the author has also...

Stone Circle by Kate Murdoch is set in Pesaro, a town that gleans insight from its Seer, Savinus di Benevento, who is known for his knowledge in both academic and magical matters. The plot centers around Antonius, son of a fisherman, who has the same...

Far Haven: A Quest for Certitude. A Fight for Justice is a work of epic fantasy fiction written by author Aleksandra Layland. This edition forms the third and final part of the new abridged versions of the books of the Windflower Saga Trilogy. In this...

When it rains, it pours. Down in South Brooklyn, Al Forte ran a successful law practice and had a happy family. He also had two cousins; Eli, the self-absorbed lawyer, and Mick, the repentant Mafia Don. Al and Mick were close, and the latter would...

A visit to the state capitol can be an interesting experience in There Ought to Be a Law. That’s where laws are made and Eliza’s mother is a legislator. She makes laws. Eliza and her best friend, Martin, tag along one day to learn about...

Children of Sinai by Shelley Clarke is an exception to the large number of apocalyptic novels in that it can’t be allocated to a specific genre. There are elements of fantasy, science fiction, and conspiracy, but it stands head and shoulders over the majority with...

Weathered: Finding Strength on the John Muir Trail by Christy Teglo is a fascinating memoir that follows the author’s one-of-a-kind hike along the John Muir Trail. What is even more amazing is the fact that it is her first time on such an adventure. No...

It's Never Been a Level Playing Field: Overcoming 8 Racial Myths to Level the Field is a work of non-fiction in the social justice, sociocultural issues, and self-help genres. Penned by author Steve Brigham, this highly engaging work examines and debunks eight pervasive myths that...

Alex Blasts Off (Alex the Astronaut) by Ashley Hohmann invites young readers to join Alex, an imaginative young boy with a passion for space exploration. In this delightful story, Alex dreams of being an astronaut, setting out on his rocket adventure to study aliens. His...

In Alex's New Job by Ashley Hohmann, we follow Alex as he explores various careers, each representing a path of potential and possibility. Alex had chosen to be an astronaut. That day, he entered the kitchen to announce to his parents that he was no...

How to Put an Astronaut to Bed is a bedtime picture book by Ashley Hohmann that follows Alex, a young astronaut, as he prepares for bed. After his long, tiring day of exploring, the astronaut returns home to have a delicious meal. He enjoys his...

Luke Eats Thanksgiving Dinner! by Ashley Hohmann is a children’s picture book that follows Luke, an adorable boy with the cutest face. In this story, Luke embarks on an adventure of flavors as he enjoys a Thanksgiving feast filled with traditional dishes like turkey, mashed...

Lips: Kiss the Lips that Lie by Peter Gooch is an exploration of relationships and the secrets from our past that can define our lives moving forward. Selene is a beautiful young Englishwoman who works as an au pair for a wealthy Chicago family. When...

"Gideon's Chariot" opens with the mysterious death in Langston, California, of Homicide Captain Brad Logan's brother-in-law, Jerry, who meets an unexplained and gruesome death. This is followed by the disappearance of Marshal Gordan, who reported having confronted an alien. The plot thickens when...

Peace of mind and all three elements of health (physical, mental and spiritual), can be developed through yoga. Yoga for Health and Happiness by Julie Bernier is an excellent guide to helping you to develop those elements. Beginning with an understanding of the true purpose...

In Captured Lies: Book One of The Caspian Wine Series written by Maggie Thom, Bailey was successful in her adult life. This was a far cry from her pitiful childhood, which mostly consisted of constantly moving from house to house, town to town. All her...

Hoots: Honorable Order Of The Source is a science fiction novel by author Martha Lanser. The plot focuses on two main characters, Commander Lance Locke who works for the title organisation, and the girl he loves, Celestia. Commander Locke is duty bound to protect the...

Captain Grisswold With His Crew and Friends: Who's Who on the Crew is a children's animal book written by Chris Lakin and illustrated by I Tina Lakin. The captain lives on a riverboat named Christina, and he is accompanied by some very special people who...

I can’t review this book without stating how it caught me off guard. I had picked it to read, poised to write a review condemning the sale of gorillas, but little did I know it would turn out to be one of the best things...