What an indescribable pleasure it is to find a novel that holds you captive not just with its clever, dark plot, but with characters so riveting, real, and relatable that it’s impossible to put the book down. Drawn from Life by Sarah P. Blanchard is...

A well-seasoned adage playfully proclaims that men are born with two heads and only enough blood to run one at a time. Never has that been more true than in the case of Tucker Blue, the indefatigably single-minded and unwittingly charming anti-hero of Jack Dancer’s...

Devolution of Power by William L. Kovacs discusses the state of affairs in America. The country is not united, and many things are not working. But how did we get here? Many people working for the federal government are not loyal to the Constitution, and...

When Max finds a mouse in a cage in his class, he is surprised that his friend Risa imitates the little creature's sound in an unusual way. The same thing happens again later while they are in the garden and hear a bee buzzing by....

In Ava The Autism Advocate by Nicole C. Aptekar, Ava is in the same grade as her brother and sister because they are triplets. But Ava is Autistic. Instead of letting her place on the spectrum slow her down, Ava shows just how amazing she...

Keeping Janie by S.R. Fabrico is the second book in the Southport Series. Lizzie Levine waits for the looming court date that will decide if she can keep her daughter, Janie. Gray, Janie's father, seems to have changed, going to great lengths to restore Lizzie's...

Her Own War is penned by author Debra Borchert in the historical fiction, interpersonal drama, and suspense genres, and is the third installment of the Château de Verzat series. Set against the backdrop of Napoleon's rise post-French Revolution, Geneviève LaGarde, imprisoned for impersonating a man,...

Flaming Moderate by Bo Roberts recounts pivotal moments in his life, from facing the Ku Klux Klan's hostility over his anti-integration stance to his involvement in managing the aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and leadership in the 1982 World's Fair. He reflects on...

To Do Justice is a work of fiction in the recent historical, cultural issues, and slice-of-life genres, and is the final novel in the Chicago Trilogy penned by author Frank S. Joseph. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Set against the...

Jane Escapes to the Jungle of Individuality by Jennifer Nestor is a children’s picture book with a very important message. Jane was having a fun morning until it was time to go to school. You see, Jane feels different and that she doesn't fit in....

Jody Gorran's Luck and Love in 1902 is a captivating story that follows the journey of Ethan Woodward. After being romantically rejected, Ethan attempts to get a job at The World, the most-read newspaper in America. He hopes to expand his horizons as a newspaper...

The Sower of Black Field by Katherine Koch is a historical fiction novel set during the final days of Nazi Germany. The story follows Fr. Viktor Koch, an American priest of German heritage, who is deeply conflicted as he tries to guide his parishioners through...

This week I’ve buried myself in the dark and compelling world of Blood on the Veld, a thriller from S.A. McLain that looks to be the start of a gripping series of wildlife and conservation-themed thrillers. I love the angle of a high-stakes thriller set...

Harald’s Gold: A DNA Love Story by Jack Dancer is a spectacularly clever and funny tale of Viking gold, sex trafficking, Scottish mysticism, and ancient lore. Tucker Blue has signed up for a two-week tour of Scotland where he's hoping to meet his soulmate, as...

Parker The Homeless Dog by Bob Merz is about a dog who wants to be adopted by a family. The homeless dog sleeps under a car, looks for food in garbage cans, and gets yelled at and kicked. Even children laugh at her and throw...

“The strange and the sublime, the gorgeous and the deadly” are equally intertwined in American Picts, a novel by Jack Dancer. Tucker Blue is back for another adventure, and this one starts with a bang (or rather three bangs). Arriving at Little Alpine on his...

At the height of the Second World War, seeking an opportunity to gain some technological advancement to put them on an even footing with their Nazi partners, the country’s best scientists embark on a series of experiments to harness the strange gifts from a mysterious...

Personal branding is one of the key factors to success in today's hyper-competitive world. Brandon Birkmeyer, an advertising executive, entrepreneur, and podcaster, spent two decades in advertising, leading brand strategies at top agencies with many clients from Fortune 100 companies. In Front & Center Leadership,...

Jack Dancer’s Green Valley School, Orange City, Florida: America’s Most Unusual School offers a riveting and eye-opening exploration of a radical educational experiment that dared to defy conventional norms in mid-20th century America. At its core, this book is a homage to a unique school...

Ofoufouk and the Light of Friendship is a children’s picture book written by Nadine Nana Tangpi with illustrations by Mehedi. It is based on a Cameroonian folk tale about Ofoufouk, a lonely bat who yearns for friendship in an African jungle. Ofoufouk loves his habitat,...