On Love and Death and Belonging by Daphne Wright is a story told in vignettes and revolving around three characters, Fiona, Brice, and Adelina. Brice, diagnosed with ALS, grapples with daily struggles, including a weakening body and emotional turmoil. Fiona, a medical professional, reflects on...

The first book of the Lilly-Puss and Pharaoh series, Where is Home by Natasha Blazic, begins when poor little Pharaoh is separated from his mother and sister, Velvet, due to a fire that broke out in their home. Pharaoh was lost, afraid, and starving and...

Stella's Brave Voice is a children's picture book written by Marissa Bader with illustrations by Arlene Soto. The book follows the story of twin sisters, Stella and Paige. Stella loves that she has a twin sister who always has her back because she talks less...

Brain Food for Thought: Not Quite 100...Zen and Other Spiritual Quotes and Proverbs to Enlighten Your Mind (Making Mindful Meditation) by Daniel Hilldrup is an inspiring book full of quotations from Zen Masters. If I understand it correctly, peace is not to be sought but...

The Redemption of Kings by Mark Castleberry is set in the land of Connacht, where the Ghel people face divine punishment for straying from their faith in the Lord of Light, while King Nazzar of Ash seeks to conquer and enslave them. Four young Ghel...

In Lessons Learned: From the Short Stories of My Life by Laurie Koss, the author learned that her family was dysfunctional by the stories she heard while she was growing up. She also realized that being dysfunctional wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. Laurie and her...

Become Your Masterpiece: A Poetic Symphony of Wisdom, Guidance, Tools and Techniques for Transforming Your Life by Carlton J. Buller is a compilation of the author's poems, stories, and curated imagery. Buller's collection has a wide range of content that varies by length, tone, and...

“It seemed to come from the books themselves, a symphony of hushed voices, each vying for his attention, beckoning him closer.” Can books really speak? Or sing? In Dr. Tsvika Ben-Porat’s The Library of Lost Stories, young Leo is about to enter worlds of unfinished...

Benny the Broccoli (Dreamscapes: Journeys of the Imagination) is a children’s picture book by Tsvika Ben-Porat. The story follows Benny, a small green broccoli who lives in a bowl of fruits on a colorful kitchen countertop. Sadly, Benny does not feel like he belongs with...

The Clockwork City: Dreamscapes Journeys of the Imagination by Tsvika Ben-Porat is a story about a young girl, Ellie, who lives in a world of strict routines. But she sees the world differently. One day, she stumbles across a broken toy made of metal parts....

Sindi: A Zulu Cinderella says much more than most children's books. It opens with what appear to be ancient images of people engaged in symbolic activities. As the tale unfolds, we meet a young girl who lives contentedly with her father. Upon beginning a job...

Neurodivergence is a non-medical term used to describe people whose brains function differently from typical brains and can include conditions such as autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Many people spend their lives living with undiagnosed neurodivergent conditions. They are often ignorant of this fact and...

Virtual War by Ryan LeKodak operates in both the real and virtual worlds as the crew of survivors works to confront and shut down the autonomous AI opponent, Helene, once and for all. In the virtual world, Manar adapts to the digital landscape with new...

Suzanne Lezotte’s first child, Owen, was born with Down Syndrome. Lezotte did not know about his diagnosis until a week after his birth. The identification of Owen as a Down Syndrome child brought with it the expected feelings of grief, fear, and doubts. The experience...

Backstage Pass by Harvey Lee is a captivating memoir about the author's remarkable experiences in the worlds of business and music. From a school leaver to a music manager, Harvey's story is an intriguing mix of challenges, wins, losses, and humor. He was the type...

A Cup of Tea on the Commode by Mark Steven Porro is the memoir of Hollywood dream-chaser Mark and his unwavering commitment to caring for his ailing mother, Genevieve. Mark reflects on a childhood shaped by Catholicism and recounts his initiation into caregiving with humor....

Karma Cats to the Farm by Kathleen Kastner is a picture story about factory farming. Penny the Pig lives in a crate. She can’t go outside and enjoy the sunshine or roll in the mud. When she and her pals are loaded onto a truck,...

The Dancing Darlings is a children's picture book by Dr. Angela Kyparissis. Two young children from Darling Village love to dance. When they find an advertisement for an upcoming dance at the Darling Village Community Centre, the children excitedly run home to ask their parents'...

Jon Barret, a mechanical engineer, had finally landed a job with a federal agency in Washington DC to do investigations and audits at chemical plants, after spending quite some time jobless. Jon’s office was a new one but, unknown to him, his boss Craig Higgins...

Speaking With the Heart by Dr. Heather Browne, PsyD, LMFT provides insights on how to save your marriage. Browne gets to the heart of communication, stripping it down to its essentials. With each chapter, you become more aware of yourself, your strengths, your shortcomings, your...