Matching the power, authenticity, and personal intimacy of Dale Carnegie’s iconic gem elucidating great leadership (friendship) qualities and values, Gary. F. Appleby’s contribution to this tremendously important subject, Leadership Values: An Introspection, is every bit as timely, perceptive, and applicable to becoming a better human...

Retina Boy is a work of fiction in the science fiction genre written for young adults and was penned by author Ben Shaberman. The book is a standalone novel that explores the life of a young man born without retinas, a well-realized character formed by...

Native Companions is the first book in the Dreamtime Mysteries by Jenni Barnett. This extraordinary historical tale is set in Australia and follows two timelines: modern-day Rex Graham, a mixed-race Indigenous anthropology student, and the stories about his Aboriginal grandmother’s people. Rex, who suffered in...

There is a lot to unpack in Return to Eternity, Jenni Barnett's colorful and character-driven drama. I appreciated the preface certainly, as it grounded me in the factual history of colonial Australia that the novel expands upon. This is more than historical fiction; it's a...

Writing can be challenging and scary yet rewarding, whether you're creating a proposal, grant, or resume. When writing, you must keep the purpose of the written material at the forefront - to influence an audience. With Write to Influence! by Carla D. Bass, Colonel, USAF...

When her friend places a dream catcher over her bed to bring an end to her nightly terrors, an eighteen-year-old girl and her friends are pulled into a world where bad dreams are confined in the thrilling young adult novel, Screamcatcher: Webworld by Christy J....

Rich White Americans by Virginia Dale is an unforgettable suspense thriller. Meet Inny, an optimistic, adventurous psychology major at Berkeley in 1963, who falls in love with the first black English professor at the college, is nearly raped then stalked by the stepson of a...

Withlacoochee Jitterbug is a work of fiction in the historical, interpersonal drama and slice of life sub-genres, and was penned by author Ted Leavengood. It focuses on two characters who undergo some very trying times indeed, leading them to later accomplishments and the promise of...

A Testament of Steel is an epic fantasy by Davis Ashura. The story opens in a small village where Cinder Shade and his parents work as farmers. His parents are killed by an aether-crazed snow tiger. During the attack, he escapes death but loses his...

What We Know For Sure by Lia Ocampo are the real stories of immigrants who came to the United States through the Special Immigration Visa initiative for Filipinos who dedicate their careers, usually twenty years but in Ocampo's case it was eighteen, in the service...

Gates' Bookstore is a work of fiction in the murder mystery, suspense, and thriller sub-genres, and was penned by author Jamila A. Stone. The opening book in the Diane Gates series, this compelling read introduces us to a bookstore owner who has sworn to leave...

I have seen so many so-called professionals over the years, all of whom claim to know the almighty cure to my Deafness, Depression, PTSD, and myriad more ailments that remain a mystery to me. Choose to Prevail: Unexpected Insights to Help You Overcome Challenges examines...

Jamila A. Stone’s Darkness Awaits is a fun read for fans of young adult urban fantasy. It also has a strong appeal to the general audience for the fantasy genre. Two characters are at the center of the story: Natalie King and Alexandra Aurelius. They...

Grandmothers are special. We love to do all kinds of things with Grandma: read together, cook together, go to the museum, play games and so much more. For any child with a special Grandma, there is a treasure chest of memories of all the wonderful...

My Pandemic Diary by Dr. Vedika Agrawal and Dr. Kunal Das is an engaging story written in rhyming verses about the times we live in currently. An eleven-year-old girl is confined to home, although she is not sick, but because of the corona pandemic. Initially,...

Do you wonder what skeletons lie in your closet? Have you studied your family history, or looked into genealogy to trace your roots? When William T. Packwood started looking into his family’s past, he was surprised to find his ancestors hailed from New London, Connecticut...

God's Greatest Miracle: A Tale of Two Little Angels (A Teaching Tale for Everyone, Young or Old) by Jean-Michel Polyakov, Baron du Mont Saint Germain is the first codex in the Nouseum Sagas. This children’s tale is a story within a story. A traveler is...

Sheila McGraw's Sketchy Characters is a page-turner about a character who has to question the sincerity of everyone around her as she strives desperately to escape the schemes of a serial killer. Jobless, broke, and homeless, Marilyn finds new opportunities to advance her life beyond...

Almond City Ashes by Connie Chappell is a cozy mystery novel. It is book five in a series but works as a standalone. Historian Wrenn Grayson lives in the small town of Havens, Ohio. She was invited to the Foundling Estate and was asked to...

Many women find themselves in the same situation as the main character in Linda’s Midlife Crisis by Toni Pike. They put up with an unhappy marriage, reminding themselves of the good times now past. Linda’s husband Ron is abusive, rude, and uncaring. His speech at...