It’s hard getting into the spirit of Christmas when everything around haunts you with sad memories from Christmas past. Travis’s older brother, Brent, was only a young boy when he disappeared on a snowy Christmas. His parents died of grief shortly after and Brent, now...

The Little Book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber offers 'Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness.' Originating in ancient Greece, the philosophy of Stoicism can help you overcome any of life’s challenges. Discover how you can overcome your self-limiting beliefs and control the emotions...

Chloe and Shauna are on holiday on the beautiful island of Bali and they decide to visit the Monkey Forest Sanctuary. They both are very excited and they read the rules of the Sanctuary before entering it. The Blue Board has lots of rules on...

Reno Ursal has produced a rare type of tale with Enlightenment, one with a fictional story line told over historical details which teach the reader things they didn't previously know. The story is told mostly from the perspective of two people; Dorothy Dizon, a high...

A compelling historical novel with a setting in 1916, Beneath the Willow by Michael J Murphy plunges the reader into a world ravaged by war. It's against this backdrop that the author weaves a narrative that explores the horrors of war, with powerful hints of...

I suspect very few people are unaware of events in the recent past where immigrant children of families seeking asylum in the US were forcibly separated from their parents and subsequently housed, like animals, in cages while the government decided what to do with them....

“Once in every generation, a monster awakens.” In The Monster by Josh Soule, a college student is having a rocky relationship with his mother, still pining for his ex-girlfriend, and feels betrayed by his friend when he sees them together at a Halloween mixer. When...

In Realm by Alexandrea Weis, Roxana's world is turned upside-down overnight when the king chooses her to be his wife, plucking her from her father's doting arms into a world where she would never be fully accepted as fit to be the king's wife. Eventually,...

“The battle between the outer and inner Self is the most challenging relationship we will ever encounter; all difficulties we experience with others is simply a reflection of the disharmony that exists within the Self.” So writes Clara’s Aunt Maeve in Beneath the Veil as...

The Red Flag by Julia Maiola takes the life of one Captain Stephen Boswell and spins a tale about how he ended up in the life he despised. His father was a pirate, and Stephen blamed him for his troubles. The choices he made along...

In Soul Born by Kevin James Breaux, a phenomenal conflict for the control of the lands of Illyia takes place and it features powerful characters and magic. Opal has never been given the attention she deserves by her instructors. Imbued with magic, she grabs the...

The Red Shore is an action thriller written by Andrew Ceroni. Dave McClure’s personal life essentially ended two years before when a freak snowstorm claimed the lives of his wife and son. He had earlier resigned from the CIA and joined the FBI in order...

What would you do if you met a fairy on your walk home from work? What would you do if this fairy promised you one wish? Only one. What would you wish for? Alex was very quick to make up his mind. He was only...

The Mango Seed Doll by Karlene J. Froling is the story of Salon who was born in a tree covered by leaves, and hung there with her brothers and sisters. She was removed from the tree when she was big enough and placed on a...

The Darkest Eyes by Mick Brady is a meld of different genres, a psychological thriller slash fantasy, featuring a sophisticated protagonist. Will Roan has always wanted to escape any trouble. In fact she spends her entire life running from trouble. The only disturbing thing is...

Lately Lesbian by J.D. Simmons is an interesting memoir with lesbian themes. Jenna marries Paul and believes that she’s found the man of her life. She is the normal, traditional wife, living for her husband and looking forward to stability in the future. When her...

Goodnight, My Love! by Shelley Admont is a lovely picture book that encourages children to go to sleep at night. In it a father helps his small son, Alex. After drinking water and sending his father to get a particular toy, Alex says he isn’t...

This classic legal thriller by N. Lombardi Jr. takes place between New Jersey and New York. Justice Gone shows from the start the huge flaws in the American legal system, based on politics, which most of the time doesn’t care about justice. And as we...

And The Trees Began to Move, written by Lisa Olson and illustrated by Lauren Rutledge, is a children’s picture book that focuses on nature. Lisa Olson is able to bring a set of human characteristics to subjects that may or may not be living beings...

The Cheese Song: All Aboard the Orphan Train, written by Lisa Olson and illustrated by Lauren Rutledge, is a children’s picture book about an orphan train set in a bygone age. The narrative is welcoming and warm, drawing the young reader right into its own...