It Happened in Bethlehem by Brenda Carroll Jarvis is a retelling of the nativity story through the eyes of a young boy named Asher and his family. The book captures the wonder, faith, and humanity surrounding the birth of Jesus, offering readers a fresh perspective...

Star Cross Lovers by Elvo Fortunato Bucci is a love story that transcends place, time, and cultural differences. Dante and Miriam lived in the little Italian town of Ortona, during the height of World War II. Italy under the rule of dictator Benito Mussolini was...

Norbu's Secret by Dana Klisanin is a children’s fantasy that raises awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and the natural environment. The narrative follows Lexa and her friends as they confront a crime syndicate intent on destroying natural habitats to make way for...

Deep Time by Susan Sizer Bogue revolves around Lauren Brown, a woman embarking on a profound journey of self-discovery in the 1970s. During a river rafting expedition with her husband, Kenny, Lauren witnesses the majesty of the Grand Canyon. This breathtaking sight inspires her to...

Scarecrow Finds A Heart is an engaging picture book about a group of friends who become victims of rumor-mongering. Written by Sydney Roubian and Papa Dave and illustrated by Auntie Erika, the book follows a group of friends belonging to the community of the porch...

Morsels: Tales of Love and Passion by Sera Maddox Drake is a collection of short stories. The subtitle perfectly summarizes its subject. A Tale as Old as Time gives a sneak peek into the passionate life of Beauty and her captor, Beast. The Muse is...

Sword of Vengeance by Chris Adams is a thrilling fantasy adventure steeped in betrayal, divine wrath, and the weight of generational grief. Gerald Caelen is a Guardian Knight on a relentless mission to rescue a kidnapped prince and avenge the destruction of his own family...

Sploot: Two Squirrels, One Mission is a children's book by SaDonna Heathman that follows two squirrels who are battling a scorching summer day. Perched in a tree, they discover "splooting"—sprawling flat to cool off—and soon go on a quest to find the perfect splooting spot....

Shani T. Night's You Are Loved is a heartfelt book dedicated to the author's great-niece, LuLu Marie. It acknowledges and celebrates the unique qualities and beautiful traits of the baby in the story and, by extension, every child. This charming little tale will surround your...

"Patty Pom-Poms" written by Alise Cayen is an enjoyable children's book to read and share! Patty wants to be involved in sports just like her older brothers and her friends. Patty tries out for a few teams and these sports are just not for...

"Maria's Duck Tales" is a wonderful glimpse into the lives of the wildlife that ventured into the author's life. Each chapter is a different story about an animal that was fortunate enough to encounter Maria. Each chapter is a quick easy read that is...

"Pretty Dolls" by author and award-winning English teacher, Kimberly Dana, is a children's story about love, friendship and jealousy. This book reminded me of a combination of the movies 'Mean Girls' and 'Toy Story'. In "Pretty Dolls", young Tasha sleeps snuggled up with her favorite...

"Strand of Pearls" is a poignant memoir that delivers a very powerful message to all of us. Here the author metaphorically compares her tragic early life to a strand of pearls. Deborah’s early years of verbal and physical abuse brought tears to my eyes as...

Bird Of Prey by Danielle-Claude Ngontang Mba is an intriguing tale of suspense. Semya Slotin had taken a three-year break from solving mysteries and cases. She gets back from London after her money is exhausted by the lifestyle she led. She takes up her mother's...

Socrates said, ‘The unexamined life is not worth living.' Starting from that premise, Donna Baier Stein creates characters who are questioning who they are and how they really fit into the world and families around them in her thought provoking anthology, Sympathetic People. Examining feelings...

Immortalibus Bella by S. Figuhr takes us to a broken world where an unknown cataclysm destroyed everything modern. With technology all but lost, the world has been plunged into a second Dark Age, bandits, thieves and thugs have the run of the world and the...

When a comet was found to be headed straight for a collision with the planet Kriel, two spacecraft were created to save selected people who would propagate the race wherever they landed. One of the spacecraft landed on Rukana and the other on planet Earth....

You Killed My Brother by Keith Rommel was chock full of mystery, suspense, murder, and twists and turns. Jennifer and her twin daughters are rushing home and are almost in a car accident. The other driver goes crazy, kicking Jennifer’s car, and ranting and raving....

Aquarius Falling by Michael J. Tucker is such a captivating story with many things happening at once. A history and life lesson rolled into one story. Jack and Delaney form an unlikely pair, but they seem to go through the ups and downs of friendship...

Rescue Me, Maybe by Jackie Bouchard addresses love and loss as well as how to move on. Cancer claims Jane’s husband Ryan and her dog Barnum within the first chapter. Jane is sorry her husband died, but she is devastated over the loss of her...