Murder: What Difference, At This Point, Does It Make? by Don Trimble, author of the phenomenal Hybris, is another compelling story, a murder story that is every bit different from what readers encounter in the mainstream murder genre. Unable to stand the suffering of elders...

"We judge ourselves by our intent. Others judge us by our actions," says Sonya, an executive coach, in (R)evolution: One Man's Leadership Journey by Anna Conrad. Sonya is hired by Tom's employer when his boss, Robert, is concerned about Tom's inability to grasp the company's...

Every once in a while, a book surprises me. I mean really surprises me. It’s difficult to do because I grew up in my mother’s library and I read a lot of books. In The Night the Sky Fell by Stephen G. Levy, I was...

Pause: Standout Whenever You Speak by Barry Kuntz is a quick and enjoyable read that offers readers the tools they need to make a difference when they have to speak. It is one of the best things I have read in effective communication, and in...

Not Afraid to Fall by Brian Hall comprises nine chapters of faith, strength, and courage in a man who simply did not want to give up. When Brian Hall saw the early signs of Parkinson's disease, he was just 14 years old. It was at...

The Bird Whispers and the Bird Whisperer by KC Morcom is a wonderful book that connects readers with nature in a unique and refreshing manner using poems, pictures, illustrations, and short rhyming stories. The book is educational and informative and the bird species profiles and...

The Unexpected Journey: Fire and Gold is an absorbing rendition of true events where author Dedrick L. Moone describes his life experiences as a black disabled father trying to raise a daughter in contemporary America. After losing his job due to discrimination and constant harassment,...

Adventures with Divot & Swish in the Ozark Mountains by Beth Brown is a fun story about bike riding and adventuring! I loved how it encourages kids to get out there and explore the world while being physically active. I also loved the various plugs...

There is a special, unique bond that exists between a father and his daughter. It’s not quite the same as between a father and son, because daughters look up to their fathers in a different way; they see them as superheroes, someone who will be...

The Quantum Contingent by Gregory R Simpson follows the story of a brother and sister spy duo as they work hard to protect the world from imminent doom. Set in 2028, Jack and Sarah are siblings working as spies with Quotient. The establishment takes help...

Charlotte’s Shadow by Anne-Marie DePape and Christine Quaglia is a fun and informative picture book told from the perspective of a service dog. Shadow sees his owner, Charlotte—a girl who uses a wheelchair—as a superhero, and is excited to work beside her through a day...

The most powerful force in the world is love. In I Love You Always & Forever: Siempre Te Voy Amar, Marisela Marquez explains how powerful and important love is. It is written to help children understand the abstract idea of love and how to love...

Addy Iris’s initials are AI, just like the AI named Jaz, the robot she meets on her way home from school. Jaz is lost and confused. He was created in a lab and released into the world to experience and learn about humans. In Amber...

Every family is unique and special, but not all are the same. Although the standard is one father and one mother, this dynamic is not always the case. This can make growing up with only one parent difficult for children. It's important to talk to...

The Christmas Lesson: Unwrapping Love and Family by Dedrick L Moone is a children's adventure story. Lamar is a mischievous little boy who lives in Greensboro. The one thing he loves more than anything else in the world is Christmas: the smell of cookies baking,...

Breaking The Silence by Deborah Morgan is aptly sub-titled Confronting Guilt and Shame in The Chronic Pain World. Deb, who has written her memoir about living with chronic pain, identifies that many chronic pain sufferers deal with a large amount of shame and guilt due...

Young Grandmaster Choi is a children's book written by Shequeta Smith and illustrated by Qazzran Alamry and Alivon Ortiz. Rayven lost her parents and had to start the first grade over again in Seoul, Korea. Things are much different than going to school in America....

In Empowering Voters: A Beginner’s Guide for Citizens, Policymakers, and Future Advocates, Maggy MacNikol examines the huge impact of elections on individuals' futures, leaning into the importance of informed voting in shaping community, regional, and national directions. She discusses the need for a new engagement...

Is it possible to be whole again after experiencing a traumatic event? Alexis Faere considers this question in her memoir documenting her journey to recovery after being kidnapped and sexually assaulted in Invisible Wounds: An Inside Story. Having faced this immense challenge, she wants to...

Adeolu Adewumi-Zer’s Afro-Optimism Unleashed: Scaling African Excellence to the Global Stage gives us a comprehensive framework for advancing African business and leadership through a mix of cultural pride, innovation, and strategic practices. Drawing from her global experiences and Afro-optimist philosophy, Adewumi-Zer leans into leveraging identity,...