Ever wondered what it's like to own magical items? Then The Know-It-All Pencil, the fifth in the Invisible Magic Wand series by talented author Lois Wickstrom, will surely satisfy your curiosity. In this installment, Caspian opens another un-birthday gift from his Grandpa. He is pleasantly...

“Is time an illusion?” If so, can you slow it down? No, you can’t slow down an illusion. So, how does that define life itself, since life is woven within the fabric of time? Complex questions – but life is like that and we never...

The Discovery of Germs by John Krieger is a fascinating exploration of humanity’s developing understanding of germs and disease through history. Krieger’s main focus is from 1600 onwards, carefully charting the development of the microscope, the beginnings of the scientific method, and then the gradual...

The Mask, written by the late author Clayton Marshall Adams, is an inspiring story for young adults. The story follows a young boy named Mil who looks different from most other people. Mil lives alone in the woods, hidden away from villagers who mock him...

The Global War ended, and all living things post-apocalypse assumed three genetic identities named alpha, beta, and gamma. The cleaners, a special force, deemed one of these species as unfit and decided to wipe them out. Unfortunately, J’s sisters, Meryl and Paige, were murdered by...

Leonidas has waited centuries for Savannah to remember her past and claim her place as his wife. He has watched over her for centuries with an ache in his heart. When it becomes clear that she and those close to her are in grave danger,...

When her devoted mother passed away, Rose had the rare opportunity to go back in time and relive her journey through the sixties after finding her old diary named Pinky. The diary contains all her important memories of growing up between the ages of 10...

The N.M.E. is a psychological thriller written in verse by Ryan A. Kovacs. Michael Ennis, a violent criminal incarcerated in a maximum-security prison, lives a harrowing life, driven only by the desire to exact vengeance on his murderous father, who he wishes to kill. Living...

The Movie Star is a romantic comedy novel written by Amanda Lewis. After being rejected for a loan by the local bank to build an ambitious restaurant, twenty-eight-year-old restaurant owner Simone Lafitte is determined to come up with the funds to chase her dreams. She...

Have you ever heard of a young boy named Caspian and do you know what an un-birthday gift is? If not, you're missing out on tons of fun and adventure. Lois Wickstrom delights readers with her new book, The Mind-Reading Hat: Invisible Magic Wand Series...

The early 1900s was a difficult time for many, particularly those living in French Canadian rural communities. The sale of crops didn’t support the cost of planting them and many were starving, seeking work outside the community. Some even ventured as far as Yukon in...

The Long Way Home is a work of fiction in the mystery and suspense subgenres and was penned by author Betta Ferrendelli. It is intended for the general adult reading audience and forms the sixth installment of the Samantha Church Mystery series. In a chilling...

The Void is a sci-fi space opera thriller written by Jason Hill. In the latter half of the 21st century, a scientist named Jerry Atlas discovered the Halo Drive, a technology that makes faster than light speed travel possible for humans. However, when it falls...

The central storyline in The Cup is the ice hockey game the children planned for New Year's Eve while their parents entertained their guests. The preparations started early that morning since they had to shovel a lot of snow from the street and sidewalks to...

The Purple Shell is a wonderful book that tells us about ecology with enthusiasm and useful lessons. Maritza M. Mejia surprises us again with another of her English-Spanish bilingual books. Here she brings us the story of an adorable girl who goes with her mother...

Some books are real sources of inspiration and invite the reader to deep reflection, as in the case of The Lightness of Being by Gorman Poetry. This collection brings together 32 poems from the poet's most recent works (Poet Gone Wild and Soujour) and is...

The Lighthouse by Christopher Parker is centered around Amy, a young woman struggling with the recent death of her mother. Amy does not have a close relationship with her father and she is feeling very alone. When, in an effort to become closer, her father...

The Dawn of Speech is a short collection of poems written by Joseph Wood. "The Night" is a metaphor for how people tend to cling to the last vestiges of hope in the face of overwhelming darkness. "Sleeping" takes us into the headspace of a...

The Best Good Horse: And Other Short Stories by J. Reeder Archuleta is a collection of 14 short stories that focus on ordinary people whose lives rely on work. A satisfying collection of human triumph and courage, each story introduces readers to a new set...

The Formulation of Zack Sender is a psychological drama by Aaron Grinhaus. To any outsider, Zack Sender has the ideal life. An associate at a reputable law firm in Toronto, Zack is also in a steady relationship with his girlfriend, Jenny, who may or may...