The Greatest Game by Greg Rajaram is a light read that I would consider as one of the most philosophical works of fiction I have ever read. While Sophie’s World is too didactic for my taste, The Greatest Game is simply impressive in its uniqueness....

The Bunny Who Lost A Tooth is a children's book written and illustrated by Evelya Vela. A young bunny named Isabella loves being a princess and wearing her shiny crown. One day while playing in her vegetable garden, Isabella realizes she has lost her very...

The Upside Down of Nora Gaines by Cathrina Constantine is perfect for teen readers who enjoy both spooky ghost stories and romance. Following her parents’ divorce, Nora Gaines and her mother move away from the city into an old farmhouse in a small town. They...

The Substitute is Lacy’s story. The year is 1965, the day would have been her 70th wedding anniversary to Benjamin, but he died five years ago and she is missing him and remembering the life they shared. Lacy spends most of the story sitting in...

In The Witching Vault (Accessory to Magic, Book 1) by Kathrin Hutson, witch Jessica Northwood just got out of the magical prison and is determined to turn her life around. She applies for a job as an apprentice at Winthrop & Dirledge Security Banking, owned...

The Devil Inside is a supernatural fantasy novel written by Susan K. Hamilton. Mara Dullahan is a devil who binds corrupt souls to Hell by persuading them to sign contracts. In exchange, she gets to draw a percentage of power from her acquired souls. Determined...

The Labyrinth: A Joey Mancuso, Father O'Brian Crime Mystery Book 8 by Owen Parr is a twisty tale of murder and mystery. When New York politician Marcus Stevens hires Joey Mancuso and his private investigation team to solve the murder of his wife, it appears...

“Work like a captain, play like a pirate.” The Rowdy Rascal: Our Cranky Crew is a children’s picture book by Natasha Oliver. Captain Fitz and his crew on the ship called Rowdy Rascal have become extremely miserable, shabby, and untidy in their appearances. Jasper’s mother...

A memoir that will stir up your empathy from start to finish, The Other Side of Fear: A Backpacker's Memoir by Jenni Reavis is a deep, personal account of the author’s traumatic past that involves kidnapping and sexual assault. At the same time, it is...

The Farm Shop, written by Devon Avery and illustrated by Ema Tepic, is a charming children’s picture book full of cheerful sights, sounds, and critters! The Farm Shop begins with young Kirelle and her (BKF) best kitty friend, Sam, going for a stroll. And right...

The Runaway (Barrett Boys Book 1) by Jordan Ford is a thoroughly entertaining and evocative YA romance novel. The author brings us well-drawn characters that come across so real that you feel like you know them. Michael and Annie are a couple that will capture...

The storyline for The Sick Wife by Loretta Lost was a surprise in itself. A patient desperately ill in hospital asks her Intensive Care nurse to phone her husband and tell him where she is. They have been estranged for several months but she’d like...

The Dragon Kin by Carolani Day is a perfect and gorgeous offering for fans of young adult urban fantasy and features fully drawn and compelling characters. This story introduces readers to Dani, a young girl who has a strong relationship with Lia. Lia means the...

Three women, three wars, and one castle. The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray is a historical fiction novel spanning the lives and influences of Adrienne Lafayette, Beatrice Chanler, and Marthe Simone, each saga coming together at one remarkable spot: Chavaniac. Adrienne must stand...

The Wolf's Curse by Jessica Vitalis is a stunning portrayal of grief, death, and belief. Gauge has a problem. Ever since his grandpapa died, he's been cursed and no one believes him, which drives him to uncover shocking revelations. A Great White Wolf has prevented...

She wakes up at night on a small lawn, not knowing who she is, where she is, or how she got there. Hungry, craving meat, she wanders the streets, enjoying the smells of cooking food. In an alley, she spots a young man and hunger...

The Ocean at Night by Lorna Hollifield is a riveting mystery and a coming-of-age story told with great care and realism. This book reimagines an old legend that tells the tale of children being taken in the ocean mists of the night by an unknown...

The Case Files of Aldicus Vescard by Mark William Chase has strong echoes of Sherlock Holmes, mixed with magic and steampunk adventure. Set in the Clockwork City of Corradon, it follows Aldicus, a once powerful and conceited mage who has lost his powers but has...

The Color of Greed is book two in the Erebus Tales by Norman Westhoff, a tale filled with adventure. Keltyn SparrowHawk is a geologist left behind by her mates. After surviving a bullet wound, she has found a home among the tribe that has accepted...

The Life and Times of Rowan Daly by Rex Owens begins with an introduction to Rowan, known as Mrs. Dawson, a resident of Marion County, On. Her beloved Eli had been fatally wounded in a mining accident at the Hope mine. It is 1936 during...