Who doesn’t like dessert? But does anyone consider that food, especially dessert food, has a character all of its own. Food character includes “the essence of flavors and the perception of tastes.” Desserts are more than just a sweet ending; it is a “symphony of...

Fantastical Cat Adventures: The Secret Life of Cats (Nina's Cat Tales) by Nina Neefe is a wonderful adventure of two cats, Simon and Mulan, that will take readers into the secret world of cats and their deep minds. All cats have amazing cat-tastical brains -...

Ford was a grieving man. Ten years earlier, his wife, Roxanne, died in a deliberate jet ski accident. He lived to find her killer. He was steadfast in his mission when Mandy’s corpse washed up on the Island of Truson's shores. She was taken in...

Amy loved exploring fantasy, fairies, and more in her dreams. She took flight with her Snowy, her owl, once she jumped into bed. That night they went to the sea world, and Snowy had flippers and Amy's mermaid tail glittered in the evening light. There...

Revolution is the first book in The Sol Saga by James Fox, an enthralling science fiction tale with strong political themes and interplanetary intrigue. Brigadier General Keith Brennan of the Protectorate Forces is a skilled soldier who prefers battle to state dinners, and when we...

Have you ever had a bad case of hiccups? What about non-stop sneezing? How about a case of incessant giggling? Princess Daphne is known for her cheery nature. She loves to make people laugh. Her motto is, “Love never fails when happiness is the goal.”...

In the second book of this enchanting children’s series, the Bobos Babes assist a heartbroken father. Angel Scarlett, Princess Daphne and Fairy Cora are sisters living in the magical land of Harmony. Each one has unique gifts which are frequently used to assist friends in...

Wouldn’t it be fun to go to Hawaii? To explore the islands and experience Hawaiian adventures? To study the sea life and learn to surf? Buffy and Sissy, two sibling kittens, are going on a vacation to Hawaii with their mother. They’ll visit three of...

In 1984, Space Shuttle Challenger launched into space. Among the astronauts on board was Bruce McCandless II, a brilliant engineer and aviator. At the time of the flight, McCandless was forty-six years old. He became the first person to complete an untethered spacewalk. Authored by...

If there’s ever been a champion of turning lemons into lemonade, it must be Joy Clausen Soto in her unforgettable memoir Joy: The Story of a Dolphin Trainer, Filmmaker, and Cancer Survivor—and now to be added, successful author. “Joy” is aptly titled because it is...

Pharmacy Girl by Kate Szegda is a story of The Great War, Spanish Influenza, and the Truth about Billy Detwiler. It’s 1918 and a war is raging. The First World War is still being fought but another deadly battle is also being fought, one of...

Shifting Stars is the first installment of Gary Stringer's epic fantasy series, The Salvation of Tempestria. In an attempt to save the world of Tempestria, Arshes Megane, an immortal born within the Guardianship, sends her Aunt Mandalee back in Time to seek help from her...

A Grownup Guide to Effective Crankiness: The Crankatsuris Method by Steven Joseph is a fun book that teaches readers how to understand their crankiness and their family members' crankiness, and how to use this trait to create spaces for growth, deeper and more meaningful connections,...

Pastor R. D. Bernard shares his heart and his church during the COVID-19 crisis in his book Pastoring through a Pandemic. His actions and beliefs are inspiring. His church is to be commended for its love for other members and for the whole community. Because...

Edge Anomaly: The Spirit of Crescent Island by Meg Rabbit is a gorgeous children's science fiction tale about a civilization of animals that will win hearts and take over every reader's mind. This utterly charming story is about a young scientist called Edge who lives...

Eudora Space Kid: The Great Engine Room Takeover, written by David Horn and illustrated by Talitha Shipman, is a supersonically exciting sci-fi adventure for early readers, set in outer space on the AstroLiner Athena. Especially geared toward elementary school readers who are addicted to dreaming...

Sen'giza, the first book in the Dimension Arcana Series by JD Cole, gives me a feeling of déjà vu, and it’s probably because it is reminiscent of big-budget flicks like Bright and Artemis Fowl. The central plot focuses on a young lady named Kelli Ingram,...

To Love Someone is a work of fiction in the romance and religious genres and serves as the first installment in the Lindell High School series. It is aimed at young adults and was penned by Claire Nance. The book follows teenager Dee Anderson as...

Whatever Tomorrow Brings by Claire Nance takes me back to my high school years with hanging out at lockers, sliding into class as the tardy bell rings, and all of the drama with boyfriends and girlfriends. The story revolves around Dee Anderson, her boyfriend Slate,...

Call Dee a people pleaser or Miss Goody Two Shoes, and you wouldn’t be wrong. But that’s by the way. Jack, her nephew, locked her up in a chest when she was little, making her suffer from anxiety. And after she had a car accident,...