Never, Never, Hardly Ever by Kelly McKenzie welcomes us to Frankie Robinson's Oriental Gallery or FROG. The owner, Frankie, or Francine, always has a cup of tea to share, especially on a rainy Vancouver day. In this fascinating store, antique Asian rarities wait for their...

Huge Words by Huge People by Liam James Leaven includes some of the most popular quotes by famous people throughout history, covering topics like friendship, leadership, motivation, creation, and loss. Leaven puts a hilarious spin on everything by countering and grounding these idealistic and aspirational...

Cringeworthy: A Romance Goes Rogue is penned by author Irene Woodbury in the humor, romance, and interpersonal drama genres. Crescent Weevil's world shatters when she learns that her longtime boyfriend plans to propose to his secret showgirl mistress in Las Vegas. Faced with betrayal, Crescent's...

The Lump: My Cancer Story is a detailed personal account of Deb McEwan's most challenging time. Deb was enjoying life in Cyprus and was content until she discovered a lump in her breast. When Deb turned sixty, she wondered what it would bring. It never...

Shadows Beneath the Shore: Secrets of a Dominican Mine by Victor Acosta is a gripping narrative that weaves historical intrigue and a modern quest for truth. The story follows Tony Costa, an everyday high school senior whose life takes a dramatic turn after his father’s...

In Petawawa by G. A. Scibetta, the Bucci family lives in Agrigento before immigrating to Canada in search of better fortunes. In Agrigento, things are hard, but Mr. Salvatore tries his best to provide for his family. Things become worse when his primary employers leave...

In Naked Girl by Janna Brooke Wallack, Sienna “CeeCee” Jones and Siddharta “Siddhi” Jones live a life of complete insecurity. They are under the care, a term used quite loosely, of their dad, Jackson, who is their primary guardian since their mother is no longer...

Negative thoughts and feelings have a way of creating self-doubt and fear in our minds. Having a productive dialogue with oneself helps steer our thoughts, emotions, and behavior toward a more optimistic outlook on life. Shani T. Night is a certified Happiness Life Wellness Coach...

Life is full of happiness and fun things to do, as Gigglet finds out when she goes to summer camp. In A.M. Berkowitz’s Gigglet the Happy Little Piglet Goes to Summer Camp, Gigglet is off to Camp Chick-A-Dee where she can play with her friends,...

Seattle is known for its persistent rainfall and its outstanding coffee. By the late 1980s to early 1990s, Seattle emerged as ground zero for a new music genre: grunge. Yet, despite the explosion of the alternative rock scene and its artists, Seattle had been home...

Words by Katherine Davis-Gibbon is a beautifully crafted picture book that takes young readers on an imaginative journey into a park where words come to life. With its vibrant illustrations and clever storytelling, the book explores the power of language in a way that is...

The Gift of Red Hare and Other Epic Tales by Billy Ironcrane is a historical fiction collection that weaves together tales set in pivotal moments of history. Through a mix of adventure and reflection, these stories explore timeless themes of compassion, chaos, and the human...

If you’ve ever worried about fitting in, you’ll be able to relate to this delightful picture book, Uh-Oh! Trouble at School: A Grumpy the Bird Story by Linda Mah. Grumpy the Bird is starting school soon. He is excited about all the possibilities, but he...

Living With Hope: True Stories of Chronic Illness by Ellen Krohne is a heartfelt and inspiring collection of real-life stories from individuals facing chronic illnesses. Through the journeys of twelve people, this book sheds light on the daily struggles, resilience, and triumphs of those living...

Blue Gold is an interesting look at the romance, intrigue, and culture in ancient Egypt. I have always been fascinated with the culture of that era and region. Ramose was the youngest high priest in Egypt. He spotted a beautiful woman along the Nile clutching...

Heidi Manelli, after the death of her parents and grandparents, has finally learned about her true linage and her last name. Receiving a letter on her twenty-first birthday that her father had written before his death, she learned that the family last name in reality is...

Judith Desjardins begins her book by sharing a dream or perhaps a nightmare. She was in her 50s and felt her life was stagnant. After an honest talk with herself, she began to reform. The use of personal experiences makes this a must read...

Lewis Snyder, an American soldier on duty in Iraq, stumbles across an ancient Sumerian relic inside an old mosque but forgets about it in the turmoil and bloodshed surrounding him. A few years later, he is out the war zone and ‘retired’ from active duty....

This is a very well-told tale in a made-up world quite different from those fantasy lovers have seen before. It has a well-thought-out plot with interesting characters, both human and otherwise. I find the writing fluid, even when the author chose to make each scene...

Too Rich For A Bride is Book Two of the Sinclair Sisters Of Cripple Creek series. Ida Sinclair has moved to Cripple Creek, Colorado, to be with her sisters Kat and Nell and to study with Mollie O’Bryan, a successful business woman. Ida learned the...