Kira had been warned not to walk at such a late hour, not when the campus bus could deliver her safely. If she had only listened to them, she never would have been kidnapped. Her abduction unlocked something in her she didn't know she possessed,...

The Case of the Sad Mischievous Ghost by Janice Spina is a delightful mystery geared toward children. Twins Derek and Davey are back to take on their next case. Cousins Abby and Holly approach the brothers to seek out the kind of help that only...

Rage is a work of post-apocalyptic fiction aimed at young adults and was penned by author Suzanne Lowe. Forming the second novel in the science fiction series Seventeen, we return to the Australian outback where safe haven Jasper’s Bay is now very far from safe...

Molly's sock drawer was overflowing with different socks. Most of them didn't have a match and both Molly and her sister Katie did not mind wearing them. Molly called them super socks and she was sure the washing machine ate socks. The idea of super...

In Finding Little Doggins by Virtuous Nyamsem Cornwall, there is a town called Animalsville, where different types of creatures live. Every morning, the different families of this town prepare their kids for school. However, as the kids are all walked to school, nobody speaks to...

Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness: A Memoir of New Beginnings by Keri Mangis is a fascinating memoir that speaks about the author's understanding of having a loving relationship with her emotions and herself, thereby creating a strong beginning for a return to wholeness. We...

Kids Say the Darndest Things to Santa Claus by Don Kennedy is a charming and delightful collection of various moments he has experienced volunteering as Santa Claus. After a friend got sick and he filled in as Santa Claus for a Christmas party, Kennedy found...

The Sons of Starmount: Memoir of a Ten-Year-Old Boy by Mark Elliott is a tantalizing memoir that filled me with nostalgia for the child I once was and for the connection with a place in my own life that once was home and a wide...

The Key of Astrea by Nicholas Marson has a strong appeal for fans of science fiction and urban fantasy. Jenny Tripper is a sixteen-year-old girl with a mental disorder. A holographic woman, Lin, informs her that her "mental disorders are indicative of latent ability." So,...

The Quick Guide to Classroom Management: 45 Secrets That All High School Teachers Need to Know by Richard James Rogers is a simple and insightful manual that gives interesting and useful tips on how to create a good working relationship with students and to bring...

The Enigma Source is a work of thriller fiction focusing on cybercrime and the battle for digital currency supremacy and was penned by co-author duo Charles V Breakfield and Roxanne E Burkey. In this tenth installment of the Enigma Series – recommended for mature audiences...

Having a bad hair day? Perhaps a day in the kitchen planning a dinner party will soothe the frizzes. So, “whip out your whisk, snatch up your spoon, and prepare your palate.” And, while you’re working your way through another great set of new recipes,...

The Adventures of Polo the Bear: A Story of Climate Change by Alan J. Hesse is a charming and humorous tale about a bear that embarks on a journey around the world and discovers important lessons about climate change. Polo has a serious problem. His...

Anand went down the stairs, dragging his backpack. He wiped his eyes and let out a groggy yawn as he made his way to the kitchen for his breakfast. He was grumpy as he climbed onto the chair for breakfast and his mother reminded him...

Kydee by Dawn Doig, with color illustrations by Savannah Horton, is a picture book about a kitten found shivering on a busy street in freezing winter weather. Kydee is only eight weeks old. She’s lost, scared, shivering in the cold, and wondering if her mother...

Bad hair equals a bad day. Secret of Healthy Hair by La Fonceur is a useful tool that will help readers solve most of their hair problems. The tips and suggestions in the book help readers find out the root cause of hair problems and...

Betrayal comes in all shapes and sizes. After reading Kathryn Taylor's Two Minus One: A Memoir, I am pretty confident that there is no easy way to separate an honest person from a dishonest one. Jim said all the right words and stood by Kathryn...

The Forgotten Duke: Diamonds In The Rough, Book 5 is a historical romance by Sophie Barnes. The year is 1820 in London, England. Eighteen-year-old Lady Regina Berkly knew she’d have to one day marry for advantage and possibly find love later. But her dreams are...

Lorraine Evanoff’s Pinot Noir is one of the best thrillers I have read in recent times. It is the second installment of a series centered on the character of Louise Moscow, but despite some references to the previous volume, it works as a stand-alone book....

Wadee Waddles is looking for his friends. It is going to be sunset soon and Wadee Waddles wants to play more before the sun sets and it is his bedtime. He sees Fayola when he reaches the waterhole. They decide to find their friends, Binah,...