Lady of the Imperial City by Laura Kitchell is a fresh historical novel that takes place in ancient Japan. I am highly fond of historical novels, and Japan is one of my favorite settings. I loved James Clavell’s series of books set in Asia, especially...

If you’re interested in learning Reiki or just how Reiki works, this is the book for you. In Practical Reiki, author Alice Langholt begins with an explanation of Reiki, then goes on to inform the reader on the basics of Reiki, how to get attuned...

Lightning Strikes (An Andromeda Spencer Novel, book 1) by Theresa Parker is a paranormal mystery story. Andromeda Spencer was struck by lightning when she was 15 and was in a coma for a month. Not long afterwards, she discovered that she had a few special...

The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. How many times do we hear this in a lifetime? Jennifer Taylor seems to have it all. The money, the looks, the grades, the boy… Carolyn Samuels has lived in Jennifer’s shadow...

When the Squirrel Sings is a delightful work of children’s fiction in the form of a picture book written by author Shana Askew Hollowell and illustrated by artist Jennifer Finch. Focused on the themes of animals and the natural world, this calming rhyme story encourages...

Miracle on Aisle Two is a light-hearted, feel-good Christmas novella. Author Beth Carter writes about a surprise romance between a struggling single mom and a wealthy architect with a spirit of generosity. Adam Donovan grew up poor before he became successful and when he spots...

"The Time Travel Storm," written by TC Booth and illustrated by Juan Carlos Colla, is a fun, educational book to share with children. It will teach them about going to school in the 1800's. Alex and Scott become separated from their class on a school...

Shadows Live in the Darkness by Mr Mark A. Anderson is a horror story for teenagers. The characters -- Charles, Myron, Joe, Karl, Kathleen and Ann Marie -- are just normal teenagers who find themselves in the midst of some disturbing happenings at night with...

Lovingly crafted memoirs, when offered with honesty and true devotion, have a particular warmth and charm seldom found in any other kind of writing. Grandfather’s Uncle by Philip McQuillan is no exception. There is such a naturally conversational singularity of purpose in McQuillan’s writing that...

Divine Renovations: A Carpenter, His Soul Mate and Their Story of Love and Loss by Janice Beetle is a heartfelt and deeply personal memoir about a couple who loved each other very much, and were separated on this earthly plain too soon. It is very...

When U.S. Senator Tom Mariner is shot down and no suspects emerge right away, life goes back to normal for the Washington elite, including Judge Alexander who unsuccessfully tried to save him. But when Judge Alexander’s wife is arrested for the senator's death, he isn’t...

First Family by Alice Langholt is a thought provoking look at the events as they might have happened between Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. If you have ever wondered why God banished Adam and Eve, how the snake had such influence as...

Birds of Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona is a non-fiction regional ornithology guide written by Garry Rogers. Rogers owns a 20-acre farm that borders on the Agua Fria River in Dewey-Humboldt. Since 1997, he's made a study of the wildlife species that are known to visit or inhabit...

The Model T in Me by Sarah Newberg is a short autobiographical memoir and tribute from a daughter to her father. The Model T in Me revolves around and specifically focuses on Sarah’s experiences growing up with her dad and his passion for cars, and...

How an Engineering Professor Becomes a Spiritual Philosopher: Diary of a 21st Century Human Soul is an autobiography by Dr. Tommy S.W. Wong. In it, he looks back on his life up to this point, including his education, professional employment, family, marriage, and his transition...

Hatching Charlie: A Psychotherapist's Tale by Charles Creath McCormack is a memoir with a powerful inspirational message. I was hesitant when I picked up this book, but the author’s promise in the prologue encouraged me and I am happy I read it. He writes: “I...

In “Wisdom on How to Live Life” Quotations: Quotes for Creating a Better World by Dr. Tommy S.W. Wong, each quote provided within the book packs a lot of punch into a little amount of space. These are similar to the quotes that we...

Readers will find a hidden gem, oddly enough, in Jonathan J. Drake's Zombie Mage. There is a dark and chilling tale within the fantastical plot, but it isn't as grotesque as one might expect from a novel that includes zombies. Olligh Selthnik awakens in a...

Zach's Journey from Selfish to Elfish is a story book for children, grades K-3, written by Collette Ryan. Zach wasn’t at all happy with his dog Alice’s behavior. She kept on trying to wake him up. Alice wanted to play ball, but Zach just wanted...

The Adventurous Tale of Tiara Lee is a wonderful fable with a happy ending. Author D. Ryan Lafferty has written a moving story that includes many emotions like scary scenes, a sad past, and a happy ending. Written in rhyming form, the fable involves a...