This book is hard to read as it details the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps. It is difficult in modern society to comprehend the absolute inhumanity committed by the Nazis on the Jews, Poles, Roma, Russians, etc. However, Sabine’s Odyssey by Agnes Schipper should...

Praesidium is a work of fiction in the adventure subgenre and serves as the opening installment of the Shadows in the Wind series. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author McKinley Aspen. The book follows college graduate Kathryn Bek...

Nunzio Sabino's rise to the head of his mob family is remarkable. Setting himself apart from his friends at an early age and fueled by revenge for his lost love, he ruthlessly takes out any suspected rival in his path. Now surrounded by his trusted...

Apart from a long television career, distance running has always been a part of Rick Mater's life. In Six Hours, he recounts his extraordinary experience of running 17 miles to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back up as a sixty-four-year-old survivor of cardiac...

Makings: Explorations in the Poetry of Thought by Steven Henry Miller is true to its title in exploring the crossing paths of poetry and philosophy. The book is divided into five sections. The first part presents aphorisms and literary fragments, from simple thoughts such as...

Two Floors Above Grief: A Memoir of Two Families in the Unique Place We called Home by Kevin O’Connor is the best self-published memoir I’ve read this year. This concerns a family of undertakers and provides an examination of the day-to-day concerns of family life...

In Myth Takes: Rhyme and Reason in the Age of Entitlement by Agee, the poems are flashbacks to the times of the mythical Greek gods and kings and explore their traits and fetishes. For instance, Zeus, King of Olympus, had a weakness in controlling his...

Beyond Death by Sally Muir catalogs her conversations with Ninette Roll Peterson and her own experiences. Muir takes the reader through detailed conversations with Ninette after her death. Ninette, through the author, conveys her time on the next plane of existence, covering the value of...

Where Liberty Lies by Nathaniel M Wrey is a work in the dystopian, thriller, and adventure subgenres suitable for the general adult reading audience. It is a standalone adventure but also forms the second book in the Liberty Trilogy after Liberty Bound. In this thrilling...

Michele Kwasniewski's Falling Star captures you with a highly suspenseful and dramatic story about a teenage pop star's tumultuous journey to redemption after a costly, scandalous mistake. Though only 16, Dani Truehart is already a millionaire and a world-famous pop star. However, she fears losing...

Loved So Much It Hurts: Purpose in the Pain by Rebecca Olmstead is a non-fiction Christian memoir that revolves around a tumor, or a mass that appeared to be one, on her sacral nerve sheath and how her faith in God carried her through. The...

Inner Compass Mom: Finding Peace and Purpose in the Midst of Motherhood by Danielle Kloberdanz is an insightful non-fiction book that offers inspiration and guidance for overwhelmed mothers seeking peace and purpose in their busy lives. The book is divided into five parts, focusing on...

In Fatal Envy: Book 3 in the Red Dust series, Linda Dowling continues the story of Lisa O’Connor and her aboriginal husband, Billy Garrett. Set in 1980s outback Australia, great strides have been made in race relations since Aborigines were hunted like animals but a...

Dubiety by Nancy Newman is the third book in the Heartwood series, which began in the Adirondack Mountains where the teenager Elathea was revealed to be the next true Xylem. Ela was sent to the magical edifice, Heartwood, to learn about her destiny of protecting...

Since its inception dating back to 1845, the New York City Police Department has had its share of both troubles and achievements. The difficulties included occupational hazards, political interference, and the ever-changing dynamics of crime and terrorism. Other factors involve balancing public safety with civil...

Drops of Glass by Kenneth A. Baldwin is the first installment of a new historical fantasy series set in Europe during World War One. Marcus, an American pilot, and his loyal mechanic, Jane, are assigned to a daring mission behind enemy lines to investigate reports...

Why do people climb mountains? For generations, some humans have chosen to venture where no ordinary mortal should go. Despite the danger of avalanches, hypoxia, and getting trapped, they still hunger to reach the summit and conquer the mountain. In Reflections on Mountaineering: A Journey...

Why Brave Women Win by Jill Bausch provides a captivating glimpse into the author's personal journey of self-discovery and career transformation. It encapsulates the essence of the book, touching upon several crucial themes and offering valuable insights. The narrative takes an inspiring turn when Bausch...

God, Right Here is a beautiful Christian children’s picture book written by Kara Lawler with illustrations by Jennie Poh. This delightful story highlights the bounty and beauty found in nature as a reflection of God’s steadfast presence with each of us. Children enjoy the best...

Lynne M. Kolze uses Please Write to remind us that there is something truly magical about finding a personal letter in the mailbox. I’ve always felt it. I remember rushing home from school anxious to see if the postman had left something for me. Sensing...