Growing up is supposed to be a memorable journey for everyone. It is the stage where most people learn how to love, develop their personalities, and embrace their identities. But as many people realize over time, the reality is often disappointing. Unfortunately for some people,...

Framed is a work of fiction in the mystery, thriller, and action subgenres and is the latest installment of the Jax Diamond Mysteries series. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Gail Meath. The book follows investigator Jax Diamond...

Legend Blade by Amadeus Rockefeller is a beautiful love story about a warrior named Niskan and a princess named Nyren who are torn apart by their enemy Maximus in 1462. For the two to reunite, someone must break the curse through Niskan’s family line. Fast...

Dream Phaze: Germination by Matt Watters is a sci-fi tale that delves into the alternate world of virtual reality. At the core of this story is Dr. Saxon Zynn. With the help of his wife, Zynn is about to launch his brainchild, the Dream Immersion,...

Dream Phaze: Imagination by Matt Watters is the page-turning sequel to Germination. While the first book introduced the concept of Dream Immersion, the sequel follows how this futuristic technology is exploited and how it has spawned a new breed of crime. Criminals who have flown...

Thangkas are a rare form of fabric wall hanging depicting sacred figures of Tibetan Buddhism. Using a little-known technique called Tibetan applique, these detailed images are created by sewing together pieces of colorful silk. Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo is one of few Westerners who has mastered this...

Sibell Mackenzie had always been quiet and perceptive of the Unseen World, the world beyond logic where the spirits roam. However, her headstrong and boisterous younger sister Constance only cared for worldly affairs. Though she was known to be their father's favorite, Constance was not...

Taiwan Butterfly: A Modern Gothic Tale of Eternal Love and Sorcery is a work of fiction in the paranormal subgenre. It is aimed at young adult readers and was penned by author Amadeus Rockefeller. The book follows missionary Jonathan Woods as he escapes the Chinese...

Don’t mess with a tradesperson, especially when they’re in their lawyer, self-defensive mode. Tyrone was a family man, hardworking and intent on providing a good home for his family. Then he met Jamella, a woman from Guyana. He lavished her with attention, and she took...

Victoria Wattiaux has created a tale of magical discovery with the novel Terralena. Divided into four parts, the beginning of the book depicts the mass refugee crowding caused by the Mertonian Army destroying villages. Part One features Elmond, a mystic healer, leading a family through...

Possibly one of the best descriptors of the self-help entrepreneurial book Business Start Up: Everything You Need to Know by Ted Courtenay can be found in chapter twenty: “A company is only as strong as its weakest link, and if that link is weak, the...

One Soul's Journey is the second collection of short slice-of-life stories by Barbara Daniels Dena. Containing both fictional and autobiographical tales, this anthology is an original piece of work covering decades of the author's life experiences. The book begins with Dena sharing anecdotes from her...

Angels and Bandits by Brodie Curtis is a historical fiction novel set during the early days of the Second World War. After being given a taste of flying on a plane, working-class Eddy Beane is hooked on returning to the skies again. Eventually, he finds...

Escaping My Demons by Joseph Fagarazzi is essentially a story about overcoming adversity in the face of child abuse. Growing up in Italy he had an abusive father and at times an abusive mother. The story follows Joseph all the way to Australia in the...

Red Hot Murder by Michele Pariza Wacek is a murder mystery as cozy as sipping a hot cup of Charlie Kingsley’s famous tea. Charlie is well-known in Redemption, Wisconsin, for her tea and prowess in cracking crimes. But her reputation and tea business are about...

A Breast Cancer Journey: Living It One Step at a Time is a work of non-fiction in the health issues, social issues, and personal memoir subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience owing to some explicit medical descriptions and a candid...

Rachel is pregnant. Her boyfriend, Chris, would be thrilled if he knew. But, instead of telling him, she runs away to have the baby and gives it up for adoption. Anna wants nothing more than to be a mother, but she has been unable to...

Kingdom of Echoes by E.S. Nisan is a young adult story about the world of echoes and a feisty twelve-year-old named Ravlen. Ravlen has always felt different—even on an island built for girls with abilities. Her recurring strange visions and inability to understand them have...

Juliette's Web by Andrea Hyatt is a heartening children’s book that is a wonderful fit for beginning readers. Juliette is a delightfully friendly spider with a cousin who became famous after spinning an impressive web atop the Eiffel Tower. Captivated by her cousin Antoinette, Juliette...

The Dr. Seuss quote at the beginning of Things of Little Consequence introduces aspects of the book’s theme. John Casey contends that complex questions—often with questionable motives—should be answered with direct, honest simplicity. Little consequence refers to common perceptions deemed to be culturally insignificant that...