Illusional Reality is a young adult epic fantasy written by Karina Kantas. Becky rushed out of her office building and began looking for a cab to take her back home. Her somewhat battered Mini hadn't cooperated when she tried to start it to go to...

Sylvie Heyman’s remarkable memoir, Beyond the Holocaust: An Immigrant's Search for Identity, details her family’s journey of leaving Belgium with the hope of living in the US during the Second World War. Born in 1938, Heyman was only a toddler when her immediate and extended...

Haven't You Suffered Enough? Clinically Proven Methods to Conquer Stress by Dr. Brenda L. Lyon is a good manual for readers dealing with stress and anxiety as it is loaded with self-care tips to help readers cope when feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of their...

Given the enthusiasm for and the celebration of the life of a lesser-known member of the “Founding Fathers” in the U.S. over the past five years, The Lost Diary of Alexander Hamilton by Sophie Schiller has come at a most propitious time. Yes, this is...

Haunting in Hartley by Janice Tremayne is set in an Australian ghost town. Hartley has undergone a revival but its evil past is hanging around, deeply ingrained and upsetting the town’s new residents. An intelligent evil spirit carries a curse and is intent on passing...

We learn a lot from our four-legged best friends. Some may argue that we are the pack leaders, but dogs really do know best. And they comfort, care for, make us laugh at their silly pranks, annoy us (briefly) and love us unconditionally. When they...

Frankie’s a black and white cat; Mindy’s a three colored Australian Shepherd and Jagger is a raccoon. Best friends, they belong to everyone in the suburban neighborhood of Blue Hills and to no one. The threesome scavenges their meals from various members of the community...

Good Americans by Tejas Desai is a collection of short stories, mostly dealing with experiences of people of color in the United States. Right off the bat, this collection won't be for everyone. However, as a whole, the collection works well. Having that core theme...

Both Sides: The Classroom From Where I Stand by Rebecca Potter is a wonderful book that shares stories of teaching and the connection between a teacher and a student. The collection of narratives shared by the author connects readers to crowded classrooms, students, and their...

Clara’s Way is a work of fiction in the historical, romantic, and personal drama sub-genres, and was penned by author Roberta R. Carr. Set in 1904, our protagonist is Clara Tyler, who goes along quite happily in her work as a nurse in Ohio. But...

Work and Rest God’s Way: A Biblical Recipe to Finding Joy and Purpose in All You Do is a refreshing reminder that work is biblical, created, and ordained by God. The book opens the reader's eyes to the benefits of work, both spiritually and physically....

Dorian's Run is a psychological crime thriller written by Shirley A. Anderson. Brian had, on impulse, rented a furnished apartment over a jeweler’s store in Half Moon Bay. He felt it was his moment to begin to live authentically, fully, and today he was making...

Zoe is a cat. While scouring her territory, she smells blood. It unsettles her, but not as much as the mangy puppy that is tossed into the backyard, near where she smells the blood. When the puppy begs her for help, she’s unsure, but Rex,...

Soulstealer by Shane Boulware is the story of Nythan, a young man who is an Air Force Training Officer. He is starting out in life, trying to make something of himself when a strange encounter changes everything for him. A burglar breaks into the home...

"The light of consciousness is dimming. How can you reason with those beasts? There are monsters of all sizes here." Mark Anthony Smith's Keep It Inside: And Other Weird Tales uncloaks the mysteries and horrors of nature. Strange and sinister circumstances abound in 20 short...

Billy's Brain Booster Juice is a work of fiction in the children’s adventure story sub-genre and was penned by author Becci Murray. The story focuses on ten-year-old Billy who, while exploring his own school playground, comes across a magical recipe that boosts his brainpower. Although...

In Feigned Madness by Tonya Mitchell, we meet Elizabeth Cochrane as an ambitious young woman trying to make a name for herself as a journalist, something very few women had been able to accomplish. She has high hopes and pushes her way into the “World”,...

Choices From The Heart: A Journal For Bringing Joy Into Your Life! by Diane Hemmings is an inspiring 365-day journal for readers who want a new direction in this fast-paced technology-ruled world. The book is a handy manual that will help readers discover their unique...

A Lifetime of Men by Ciahnan Darrell presents a dynamic coming of age quilt with each character contributing threads to strengthen development into a creative masterpiece. Tolan is unable to get direct answers from her mother on the history of her family. Tolan inadvertently comes...

Even before you have finished reading the opening chapter of The Truth in a Lie by Jan Turk Petrie, you know you have discovered a skilled creative writer. It takes well-honed writing talent to quickly arouse reader interest in something as ordinary as moving residences...