What is life? That's an ancient question that has plagued intellectuals, theorists, New Agers, spiritualists, and more for generations. In one of Paul Kim's stories, life is a leaf. Each leaf on a tree serves a specific function, political and non-political. All the leaves work...

In Blood Brothers by George R. Hopkins, you meet Howard Stevens, a Harvard graduate, CIA covert agent, Green Beret and international assassin. April 6, 1976 is a special day for Howard Stevens. He had his best friend, regarded as his brother, murdered in the jungles...

The Purple Girl is a wonderful fantasy by Audrey Kane. Violet was born with purple skin, eyes and hair. Everything she touches turns purple, but the color eventually disappears. She lives with her parents in a cottage surrounded by a protective wall. Violet is shunned...

If you are looking for an entertaining read, Battle Springs by Randall Jarmon is for you. After the death of her father and husband, Ruth McKenzie has become a “one woman operation,” trying to keep the family’s ranch running. Ruth is a true blue Texas...

Neverland Academy by Daelynn Quinn is the story of Daphne, whose parents move to a rather 'boring' area because Daphne is not exactly developing in the right direction and her parents want her to be far away from bad influences (i.e. her goth friends and...

A true story of determination, hope and recovery, Toe Up to 10K: A Journey of Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury by author Steven Fujita is an inspirational read that’s hard to put down. When Steven Fujita, a generally healthy man, has a headache that lasts...

Little Hal: A Pygmy Hippo in Danger by Joan Diehl is a delightful story. The main character throws light on the endangered pygmy hippopotamus, which many of us have not heard about. Most pygmy hippos are found in Liberia and the Ivory Coast of...

Skip, Hop Dragon's On Top! (Silly Dragon Series) (Volume 1) is written by Margaret M. Curley. This is a wonderful educational children's pictorial book introducing young readers to new words, rhyming and repetition, as well as a variety of beautifully illustrated animals. Come join the...

On Parson's Creek by Richard Sutton is a story of mystery and intrigue, of myth and legend come to life, and of one boy's quest for the truth. Jack and his family have moved to a small town nestled in the forest at the feet...

In A New Take on ABCs - S is for Smiling Sunrise: An Alphabet Book of Goodness, Beauty, and Wonder, author Vick Wadhwa uses more difficult words than used in most ABC books. Beginning with the letter A, the author creates a sing-song rhyme that...

Random Shootings is a contemporary fiction novel written by Frank Drury. John, a newspaper reporter, and his wife, Diana, were living in Jacksonville, Florida, until one evening when John almost got involved in a sexual situation with his neighbor, Diana. When her husband, Cliff, came...

Mimsy the Michigan Mitten Mouse: Mimsy Goes to School (Volume 1) by Cindi Walton is the charming story of Mimsy and her adventures which will enthrall kids. Mimsy's world changes when she is rescued from her local resale shop by Jenna, the third grade teacher...

Heart of Desire by Kate Robinson is an interesting science fiction novel with mixed conspiracy theory and alternate reality elements that showcase a large cast of characters caught in a sticky situation. Tess and her daughter stand at the center of the story, running away...

Twenty-two-year-old warrior Tara is on a quest to seek a great wizard, Duphrene duLac, who lives in a white tower in the far west. Her task is to give the wizard the knowledge that she inherited from the monks to save the world. It is...

Moria's Time: Book 2 of the TIME Series by Dayna Leigh Cheser is a captivating historical romance. The sequel to Janelle's Time focuses on the life of one of her daughters: Moria Grayson. A vision foretells of Moria using her natural healing abilities to help...

Adelle's Time: Book Three - The Willow Tree by Dayna Leigh Cheser is a captivating tale of romance and family, taking place across both America and England. The story covers the life of Adelle, an American farmer's daughter who has her sights set on marrying...

Life is a Pirate Ship Run by a Velociraptor, by Allison Hawn, is laugh-out-loud funny. I mean it. Don't drink or eat while reading or you may pass a miracle through your nose, necessitating a quick trip to the laundry. This novel is a hilarious...

In Meritropolis by Joel Ohman, the protagonist is 17-year-old Charley. Living in a society after the “Event” that changed the world, Charley is angry at a system that classifies every individual by a merit score imprinted on the forearm. Living in the fortified city...

Wind River Refuge is a romantic suspense novel written by J.M. Anton. It's 1973, and Jax is on her way home for Christmas break to Wyoming, from the east coast where she attends college. She's expecting her friend Dexter to be picking her up from...

The Murder of Jeffrey Dryden: The Grim Truth Surrounding Male Domestic Abuse by Troy Veenstra is an account of the circumstances surrounding the death of Jeffrey Dryden. In the early hours of July 18th in 2010, Jeffrey Dryden returned home after spending some time with...