Bride by Proxy by Lori Power takes us all the way back to 1798 where Captain Garrett McGuire is sailing the seas of the Caribbean and the newly minted United States of America, building a shipping dynasty for his father back in England. His father...

Katarina Rempel’s dream was to be a schoolteacher when she was old enough and travel the world. Just like other groups in Europe and possibly the rest of the world, the Mennonite women were supposed to only worry about household chores and their husbands. Katarina...

Only Sofia-Elisabete by Robin Elizabeth Kobayashi keeps you guessing as to what Sofia will say or do next. She lived with her noble father for the first five years of her life in England. Living with her mother in Spain made Sofia miss her father's...

Set in a fictional South American country with a corrupt government that dictates the destiny of its citizenry, Alejandro's Lie by Bob Van Laerhoven is one of those rare and entrancing stories that is a little self-contained but offers depth and redemption. The protagonist, Alejandro...

Where Did Grandpa Go? (Grandpa's Stories) by Mrs. D. is an amusing and adventurous book for young children. A young boy tells the story of how his Grandpa is always disappearing. It all starts when the boy's Grandma asks Grandpa to go to the ice...

Don’t wait until you become a Werecow to take care of your health. Grandpa loved the good life and was unapologetic about it. The sweet life comprised eating sugar, bad fats, donuts, and a sedentary lifestyle. He abhorred healthy living, and in time, his heart...

Sunnyside Up by Rea Nolan Martin is highly original storytelling that you don’t read every day. It centers on the lives of two sisters, Adelaide and Felicity Somers, as they try to make sense of their lives after a terrible accident. The book’s title is...

From One Age to Another by L. Zieanna is a poetry collection of poems penned over a span of fifty years. The book is divided into two parts; The Early Poems and The Later Poems. The Early Poems segment covers poems written between 1968 and...

Tusker is a stimulating journey through exotic places with equally exotic characters leading the way. Protagonist Sam Jardine carries the mantle of an amalgam of Cotton Malone, James Bond, and Scot Harvath to new and intriguing levels as he confronts antagonists who define the term...

It takes one bigot to cause societal havoc. This is the premise behind Heartless Ambition by Beverly A. Massey. The town of Branfield, New Hampshire takes pride in the fact that their humble town is special. Its townspeople do their best to make it different...

Jake is a Bichon Frisé that Rose and Chris found when he was a pup. He had been bathed in a golden shimmer--the Shine--and Rosie believes he is one of the Sculptor’s “wise ones”. Jake does not believe he is anything more than an ordinary...

Millen is a work of fiction in the thriller subgenre. It is aimed at mature readers and was penned by author Chris Nyst. In the aftermath of a violent murder in the remote town of Millengarra, veteran Brisbane detective Dave Hocking is sent to lead...

A New Beginning is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, interpersonal drama, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is best suited to adult readers and was penned by author Barry Cole. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story unfolds in war-torn northern...

Time is a collection of poems by Vikas Parihar that delve into various aspects of the concept of time. Despite being an unseen force, time holds immense power, magnitude, and significance in our universe and lives. The poems describe it as a sculptor that molds...

Katz Kan!!! by T.T. Daniels is a children's adventure story that takes young readers into a fascinating world of felines and canines. The story follows Pete Katz, a cat who lives in Catlantis with his wife, Candy, and their three adorable kittens. One day, a...

When I read A River in My Heart, a collection of 71 poems by Vikas Parihar, I immediately realized what’s been missing from my reading choices for several decades now. What a superb pleasure to discover not only a prolific poet but an excellent one....

Time – is it past, present, or future? Or, is it a blending of all three and yet more? Time is eternal, “an endless march, a relentless force.” Vikas Parihar’s A Love Letter to Time is a philosophical journey through time and in time, a...

Do you like math? How about Lego? Did you know that Lego was created in Denmark by a man named Ole? In Vikas Parihar and Rudra Parihar’s Poems for Young Eyes and Curious Minds, you’ll learn more about Lego, like: “Every brick tells a tale,/...

Cherry Blossom Blues by Virlana Kardash is a captivating tale that expertly blends romance, mystery, and legal suspense elements. Set against the politically charged backdrop of Washington, D.C., the novel introduces us to Susanna Bailey, a strong yet vulnerable court reporter. What begins as a...

My Dog, Moss by Alison Bellringer is a heartwarming story that celebrates the timeless bond between a boy and his loyal dog. Set in the picturesque New Zealand countryside, the tale follows Jayden, a young farmer, and Moss, his devoted sheepdog, as they navigate challenges...