“Life sounds sweeter with music.” I love this opening line to Susan Montgomery’s Ukulele Practice Time. So very true! But sometimes making music isn’t as easy as we’d like it to be. We need to be patient, to persevere, and to practice, practice, practice. That’s...

Finding Sarah: A Phoenix to Behold by Nina Purtee is a gripping young adult coming-of-age novel. It follows Sarah Wilkinson as she rises from the ashes as a phoenix and discovers what she has to live for and offer to the world. At ten years...

The Pink Crayon by Radhika Nair is a cute story that teaches kids a much deeper lesson: the beauty of sharing what they have with others. The story follows Mimi, a little girl who loves coloring almost as much as she loves her pink crayon....

Belfast: A Time to Die by Brian Wilson is a gripping historical fiction novel that unfolds against the turbulent backdrop of 1970s Northern Ireland. The narrative follows Danny, Liam, and Sean as they embark on a perilous mission to dismantle the infamous Shankill Butcher gang,...

Marlee Kostiner brings yoga poses and mindfulness to children in her book, NaMOOste. Animals take on various yoga poses and their intentions are described in the poetic text. The author encourages caregivers or educators who read her book with children to participate in each pose,...

Edison in the Hood falls into the science fiction, urban fiction, and interpersonal drama subgenres and will appeal to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Nadia Uddin, this fantastic debut novel delves into the intersection of technology, family, and the intricacies of relationships....

Immerse yourself in a gripping sleuth murder mystery with Lacey's Star by Kay DiBianca. Airplane pilot Cassie Deakin travels to her Uncle Charlie's farm in Tabor County with Deputy Frank White. She finds her uncle on the verge of death after an encounter with two...

Eat the Cupcake, Savor the Champagne by Sophia Elan provides a way for readers to take the weight off, keep it off, and live a healthy lifestyle. Elan recognizes that eating habits are tied in with her readers’ overall lives and so addresses not only...

Sindi: A Zulu Cinderella says much more than most children's books. It opens with what appear to be ancient images of people engaged in symbolic activities. As the tale unfolds, we meet a young girl who lives contentedly with her father. Upon beginning a job...

With Love, From Planet B is a work of fiction penned by author Zaayin Salaam MD in the visionary, metaphysical, and sociocultural subgenres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to scenes of a sexual nature and some complex adult themes. Set in...

The Soul Family by Alexx Shaw looks at human composition rooted in cosmic elements, blending scientific principles with ancient philosophies. Shaw discusses the Human Genome Project, epigenetics, and energy forms, advocating detachment from ego-driven identities. Karmic lessons are illustrated, shaping experiences across lifetimes and the...

The Anti-Semite Next Door? is a work of fiction in the legal thriller, mystery, and suspense subgenres, and is part of the Zachary Blake Legal Thriller collection penned by author Mark M. Bello. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience owing to...

The Candy Butcher: A Biography of Frank Ray Perilli by William Karl Thomas is a personal account by a bonafide friend and fan of the man better known as Frankie Ray. Trying to write the biography of a relatively unknown showbiz celebrity is no easy...

Ron Mileti's Miserable You is a self-help book done in reverse. He calls it an anti-self-help book! Its do's and don'ts tell us that being miserable more often than not is brought about by ourselves and the choices that we make. It has 17 lessons/chapters...

Exodai, a memoir by Elizabeth Hendrick, shows how everyone goes through a period of self-discovery, and Elizabeth is no different. Her attraction to other females was evident at a young age. Her daydreams about rescuing the damsel-in-distress turned to fantasies of bondage and torture after...

The Genteel Poor: A Childhood Memoir by William Karl Thomas is told throughout several generations as the family goes from being wealthy to becoming poor. After the Civil War ended and later the Depression, there were a lot of “genteel poor.” These were folks who...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is on a mission to find peace, tranquility, and equity in a world not quite ready to make a big change. He’s fought for equal rights in the United States, through peaceful demonstrations and well-thought-out speeches. Now, he feels the...

Price of Vengeance is a work of fiction in the action, adventure, and science fiction subgenres, and is the first novel in the Dreamscape Warriors series. It is intended for the young adult audience and contains some moderate combat and sci-fi violence. Penned by author...

In Owl B. Blue on Valentine’s Day by Rob Sudano, a lonely owl named Owl B. Blue sits in a snowy tree, wishing for a friend. On Valentine's Day, he discovers a pink feather on his head, prompting him to bravely climb the tree against...

Backstage Pass by Harvey Lee is a captivating memoir about the author's remarkable experiences in the worlds of business and music. From a school leaver to a music manager, Harvey's story is an intriguing mix of challenges, wins, losses, and humor. He was the type...