Fossils: Viagra, Snuff, and Rock and Roll by Robert A. Webster is a brilliantly written rockumentary story about four senior citizens that meet in a retirement home. When Charles loses his wife, he and his grand piano are placed in a retirement home. On his...

I loved A Cunning Plan by Astrid Arditi. The story follows Sloane Harper who is recently divorced but still madly in love with her scumbag ex-husband. Sloane is approached by an IRS agent named Ethan Cunning, who convinces her to help spy on her ex-husband’s...

Vagrants in Paradise is a non-fiction memoir written by Paul Howard. After travelling to Hawaii with the hopes of acquiring some of life’s knowledge which could not be gained in a classroom, Paul and his friends, Nate, Dupree, Dalton and Manny quickly learn what happens...

Progenitor by Sherri Moorer is the first book in the Earthside Trilogy and can most definitely be considered science fiction. Progenitor will appeal most to young adult females who enjoy science fiction; male readers may also enjoy the book, but with a female main character,...

What the River Knows: Conversations with the Natural World is a collection of poems written by Andrea Freeman. Freeman is a naturalist and an educator, as well as a poet, harpist and artist, whose company, Awakening Wonder Edventures (AWE), teaches nature appreciation in the field....

Somewhere a Forest by Dr. John H. Griscom is a series of inspirational short tales centered on Jason Rabbit. The first tale begins with love at first sight when our hero meets Jennie, who has a thorn in her paw. After he removes the thorn,...

A Lingering Fragrance: Reflections For The Thirsty Soul is a collection of essays described as interludes, short fiction and poetry written by Deepak Menon. The title story, A Lingering Fragrance, is a bittersweet account of an improbable and deep friendship between a woman and a...

Sacred Treasures is book three in the Circle of Nine Series by Valerie Biel, a story that brims with Celtic lore and mythology. Brigit Quinn is a young woman undergoing training to become part of the circle of nine, a select group that is entrusted...

The Marshall Plan by Olivia Folmar Ard was intriguing from the start. Our heroine is Molly Marshall, and her life plan has turned out nothing like she thought it might. Though she is engaged to a true genius with multiple degrees and high-paying job offers,...

Rainbow Bridge: The Story of Peter and Emily is a young adult romance novel written by Varick Addler. When the letter came, Emily had had more than enough of disciplinary time off from work. The parties at night had exhausted her, and she knew she...

Weretiger by Antaeus is a powerfully written story of the epic generations-long battle between Werewolves and Weretigers. Antaeus describes his characters with vivid detail, bringing them to life on the pages. Antaeus has a unique way of bringing the reader into the story within the...

Melancholy’s Autograph is a journey into heartfelt prose and poetry, written by Sarah Lamar King. Each poem relates to different emotional aspects of a person’s life, ranging from the natural to the bizarre, from life to death and, in some instances, beyond. Each verse, on...

I loved A Fairly Fairy Tale by Sunshine Somerville. In a world where so many stories and so many tales seem suspiciously similar, A Fairly Fairy Tale is uniquely refreshing. This is mostly due to the writing and tongue-in-cheek storytelling skills of Sunshine Somerville. And...

Indigo is a realistic fiction novel by Krista Wagner which stars a teenage girl named Indigo. As a high-schooler, Indigo is finally realizing what is important in her life. Although she has already been heartbroken twice, Indigo is captivated by the charming “bad boy” Brian....

Deadly Demon Fire: Wicks Hollow Witches, Book 1 is a paranormal investigator mystery novella written by Nola Robertson. Alex St. Claire was determined to get a lead on the case of the three witches who had disappeared while on campus. Her uncle, whose St. Clair...

A Gentle Wizard was written by Nils Andersson, an expert on Einstein's theory of relativity and related astrophysics, to celebrate the 100th birthday of Einstein's theory of gravity. The narrative is written from the perspective of a young boy whose chance encounter with Einstein led...

Political intrigue, espionage, and sabotage are aspects of the deadly game that brings together the US intelligence community, a New Orleans Mafia don, exceptional code breakers, and MI6 in a deadly conflict and race in Nazi Saboteurs on the Bayou by Steven Burgauer. The Nazis...

In an interesting and intriguing work by author Steven Burgauer, The Grandfather Paradox is a book that will keep many reading straight through to the very end. Follow the story of protagonist Andu Nehrengel as he careens from the 25th century through history, including to...

This Dread Road by Olivia Folmar Ard starts off in the modern era, then quickly takes us back to September 1968, just as Annemarie Vanderhorst is entering freshman year at Howard Knox. Finally free of her mother's control and societal expectations, Annemarie is determined to...

Tristan Smith and The Alien Building Site by K.P. Hogan is a compelling sci-fi story that will arrest the attention of fans of stories like The Martian, a story that reveals a bubbling imagination, great skill in creating memorable characters, and the work of a...