The Book of Margery Kempe: A Novel by Mark Schroeder revolves around a spiritual theme. Janie Radcliffe takes a pilgrimage to Jerusalem from her closed existence as per the wishes of her boss. Her assignment is to walk in the footsteps of Margery Kempe, a...

Reading a Cindy Myers novel is like snuggling into a comfy lounge chair on a warm summer’s day. A Change in Altitude is no exception. Sharon and her daughter Alina have traveled to Eureka, Colorado in hopes of reconnecting with Sharon's only sibling, a brother...

The Smiling Buddha is a fast paced story based on acts of terrorism. It begins in the city of Kuala Lumpur where Rav, a cleaner who works the night shift at Likud Bank, is tempted by a display of large gold coins. He makes...

In this third book of the Destiny trilogy, Destiny's Dance by Rosemary Gard, we see the main character Katya leaving Europe to escape the gypsies who are after her and her fiancé Ivan. Ivan is blamed for the accidental death of a gypsy, which forces...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Stressed? Struck by the calamities that everyday life brings? Author George Samuels recognizes the void of joy and peace in the average person's life and addresses how to live a meditated life in his book, Calm in the Water. If...

Lovers Should Never Quarrel: Poems You're Going to Love by George Samuels is a collection of love poems which is an expression of the poet's feelings and thoughts. He conveys the message of universal love through his poetry. The power of love to unite people,...

A Poker Game of Love by Alice H. Walsh deals with the theme of female sexuality and how it can be used potently by women. The story revolves around the main characters of Sylvie, James and Karen and their sexual escapades. All three main characters...

Understanding the relationship between a husband and wife is key for anyone who hopes to enter into this covenant. But it takes more to have a good relationship between the two than just loving each other. You have to be able to balance different aspects...

You never know what kind of trouble three kids might get into when left alone, but no one could expect the ghostly adventures shared by Alyssa, Bradley, and Sean when their parents take a long weekend from home. This is the setting for The Essence...

Meg Ellen Jones, age fifty-three, sits anxiously awaiting word on her mammogram results and wondering what her future holds. As she waits, she reflects back on the numerous men she dated in her quest to find "Joe Right," a term established with her best friend,...

Magic Teacher's Son: Book One of the Magicians' Gold Series by David Harten Watson is an epic young adult fantasy that would appeal most to a mixed audience of teens and preteens who enjoy magic-filled stories and do not mind some mild violence and limited...

Psych Ward by Trenee’ Carlson Zweigle, R.N. is quite an eye opener. You won’t believe the things the patients say in their intake sessions and later in their counseling sessions. Nothing is held back as patients injure themselves and others, swear at the doctors, and...

In Gwen Dandridge’s novel, The Stone Lions, history, mathematics, magic, and intrigue combine to create a fascinating read for preteens. Twelve year old Ara lives out her life under the watchful eye of Suleiman in the harem of her father’s palace, Alhambra. Ara’s life is...

Many adopted children dream of exotic beginnings, but for the main character of Torii (To Rule the Universe - Book 1) by Amanda Marie, this turns into an unbelievable reality. Until graduating from high school, Tara has led the life of a privileged teen with...

Runaway Clothes by Mrs. D joins this author’s growing list of good quality children’s books. The illustrations in this volume are superbly drawn by the very talented Chanoa, making this a delight to read, regardless of your age. Young Nika awakens one morning to discover...

Rise of November by author Mario. E. Perez is a dystopian novel about the overnight death of our world and the emptiness that follows, as seen through the eyes of the protagonist over a seven-day period. The fight for survival and the shocks caused from...

Kingdom of Abel - Song of the Silent (Volume 2) by Gume Laurel III picks up from where Book #1 left off. It has been a month since the members of the Kingdom of Abel set out in search of the weapon that will save...

The Pacifier Tree by Uncle Amos is a fun read for kids that tells them there always comes a time when they have to give up pacifiers. Johnny is always on his pacifier, despite being big enough to give it up. But his mother wants...

Kingdom of Abel - A Journey Not Their Own (Volume 1) by Gume Laurel III is an exciting story with a spiritual vibe that will interest readers. The people living in the Kingdom of Abel listen to their inner voice that gives them the strength...

It doesn’t matter how old you are, you are at risk of being judged and labeled by others. In The Power of Labels, author Marsy Beron highlights the fact that people are constantly watching us and classifying us according to mostly unfair standards that have...