Seasons Within: Nature Has Its Own Will by Lele Iturrioz is an epic fantasy for young readers. But what did I just say? No, it’s a fantasy for young readers or young adult readers, but it will also be a thrill read for fantasy fans...

Thoughtful and spiritually intoxicating, Let’s Go Dancing in the Light: A Collection of Poetry and Prose for Soul and Spirit by Gloria D. Gonsalves is a compendium of both poems and essays designed to intoxicate the soul with lofty and pious thoughts — I would...

Ella by Lisa Flickinger is a new rendition of an old and much-loved story. Ella is the only daughter of a loving father who remarries a woman that treats her stepdaughter as a maid in her father’s absence. In this version, the father is not...

Have you ever felt at peace just by looking at a book cover? The cover is what immediately drew me to Poetry and Ponderings: A Journey of Abuse and Healing Through Poetry by Diamante Lavendar. Before turning to the first poem, this reader knew that...

Counting on America: A Holocaust Memoir of Terror, Chutzpah, Romance and Escape is a nonfiction historical memoir written by Kurt Reiner and his son, Gary Reiner. Kurt began writing his memoir when he was 62 years old, and he continued working on it until his...

Emerge: The Power of Your Purpose by Beth Stewart is an insightful and uplifting book that will guide readers to find their purpose. Everyone is searching for life’s meaning and whether one is young or old, man, woman, or child, they all want to feel...

I really enjoyed reading Predictable Violence by Gillean Campbell. Detective Mackenzie (Mack) Anderson has a very tragic past. It is the reason she became a homicide detective. When a triple homicide occurs, along with a confession, it seems as if it will be an open...

Seeing what’s out there and what may cause problems before it does is crucial, but it’s not something that everyone does. Even worse, it’s not something that every business does. In order to succeed in today’s global market, any business needs to be able to...

Seasons: Spring and Summer by Cheryl E. Rodriguez is a beautifully constructed selection of short stories on how to appreciate the smallest things in life and to enjoy the simple aspects of life such as nature and family. Throughout the book, you are taken on...

A Way Out by Michelle Balge follows one brave woman's battle against depression and mental illness. What actually goes through the mind of someone with this illness? This is a brutally straightforward account of how this dark shadow follows her from childhood. She is trapped...

Rock Candy Mountain by Earl Davis is quite a different type of memoir in that it focuses on just a short period of the author’s life, up until the age of fourteen, with most of the story revolving around a two-year period from the age...

In The Missing Day, author Mario Marchiò spins an interesting tale about a young man who is running from the law and a minister traveling around the world who happen to sit next to each other on a first class trip to New Zealand, where...

Red Dot Shot: Phantom of the Wilderness by Kramer Elkman is a revealing memoir about a difficult father and son relationship. Six-year-old Kramer's earliest memory is that of a little boy seemingly unable to do anything that pleases his father. One of his earliest memories...

Dave Johnston opens his book on becoming more skillful, deepening confidence, and overcoming the mistakes that players make when it comes to excelling in golf by stating that: “Understanding your fundamental (often unconscious) beliefs about the game is the key to unlocking your natural ability.”...

Candidates, Cartel, and Chaos by Sterling Emmal features elements of crime and political thriller. Set against the backdrop of a future USA in 2020, we are introduced to a very compelling set of characters, a cartel, and an unusual run for the presidency of the...

A Whisper can Rip your Guts out by Elliott Zaff is a realistic novel based on the author's life and his interactions with a brilliant 74-year-old professor. Canadian-born Elliott does not have a happy childhood and he comes to California as a young man...

Wake Up and Smell the Coffee: The Imperative of Teams is a work of business writing by author Simon Mac Rory. Written with a view towards improving effectiveness in any business workplace, the book focuses on the Team Diagnostic Profiler method which the author has...

Being Mean: A Memoir of Sexual Abuse and Survival by Patricia Eagle is a heartbreaking tale of sexual abuse. Patricia suffered sexual abuse from her father from the time she was four until she turned thirteen. In this narrative, she captures the experience in a...

My Every Breath by Anna Maynard with Karen Emilson is an autobiography detailing her experiences growing up living with Cystic Fibrosis during the late 60 and early 70s. Using photos from that time, Maynard shares a more personalized look at the disease and what life...

Tyler Goes to the Olympics: Book 1 in the Adventures of Tyler the Turtle Book Series, by Tommy Arthur, is an illustrated children’s story about Tyler Turtle, who was always picked to be the last one for games with his friends. When his mother inspires...