Finding Arun by Marisha Pink is a beautifully written story that will take readers along with Aaron Rutherford and his journey of self-discovery. When Aaron loses his mother, he discovers a secret from her past which takes him on an incredible journey of discovering his...

No Tears For My Father is a non-fiction book and, that being said, there are some readers unable to handle the subject matter of the book. Viga Boland recounts her life with an abusive father, not only physically but sexually as well. She does not...

Naked: Stripped by a Man and Hurricane Katrina by Julie Freed is the motivating story of a woman who overcomes loss and disaster with a lot of strength and will power. Julie finds herself amid turmoil and chaos when her marriage disintegrates and she faces...

Things I’ve Been Meaning to Say: A Collection of Words and Thoughts by Amber M. Whitted is a powerful, poignant testimonial in poetic form about being black, being a woman, being a servant of God, and about being alive - being alive in the fullest...

Subtle Annihilation: How to Survive the Ongoing Genocide by Pablo H. Solutin is a journey through the many facets of Christian theology, examining in detail the tenets dear to each and every Christian. He has devoted one chapter each to examine them, like The Satanic...

I loved, loved, loved Jennifer Bort Yacovissi’s new book, Up the Hill to Home. This debut novel is so beautifully and lovingly written that if I didn’t know that it was based on the author’s ancestors, I would have assumed as such. Up the Hill...

Next Stop: Nina is a contemporary fiction novel written by Robin Raven. Nina's childhood was a sad and frightening mix of love, warmth, and cruelty. Her father seemed to get a vicarious thrill out of inflicting pain on his little daughter and then boasting about...

Midnight Marriage: A Georgian Historical Romance by Lucinda Brant is a historical romance inspired by actual events in history. It is set during the extravagant and beautiful times of the 18th century aristocracy. Deb, a twelve-year-old girl, is drugged and whisked away to marry Julian,...

The Smuggler's Gambit (Adam Fletcher Adventure Series Volume 1) by Sara Whitford revolves around seventeen-year-old Adam Fletcher, and is set in 1765 against the backdrop of Port Beaufort, North Carolina. Adam gets into a fist fight with Francis Smythe in his desire to defend his...

Instant Parenting: How to Be a Good Parent and Raise a Child with Fewer Conflicts Instantly! is one of many books in The INSTANT-Series and this one provides the gist of what you need to be good parent. I've often thought that parents should be...

Kendra has no idea what to expect when she finds herself thrust into a dangerous situation with a GV who already seems to hate her guts for no reason. But their short experience together in the jungle is only the beginning of something far more...

Hercules Finds His Courage: Taki & Toula Time Travelers Book 1 by Elena Paige is the story of Taki and Toula who live in Crete, Greece. One day they decide to dress up in their mother’s old clothes. While going through her chest, they find...

In our fast-paced, very busy lives, we often need a boost of something sweet, savory or just tasty to get us through to the next meal. Busy families, running around to one activity or another, might think of grabbing a bag of chips, or a...

Laina Ming just wants to live life on her terms in the beautiful setting of Aspen, Colorado in House of Belonging by Andrea Thome. Having left an unhealthy relationship in New York City, Laina moves to the mountains to be as far physically and mentally...

The chosen have returned to Dema-Ki to further their training, exploring abilities that are beyond even the Elders' guidance, and yet guide them they must. This group of friends must learn to combine their powers, for they will be called upon sooner than they could...

The Juniper Sawfeather Trilogy by D.G. Driver consists of Cry of the Sea, Whisper of the Woods, and Echo of the Cliffs. In Cry of the Sea, an oil spill drives Juniper's activist parents into action, but her life changes drastically when they pull mermaids...

What would make a normal, rational person throw away everything and everyone he holds dear? Meth VS Death: "No Way Out" by Stormy Rainey explores the true story of one man’s relationship with drugs. From the age of three when his brother dies in a...

Ben, Savya, Kimaya, Oliver and Mei are best friends. They live in Slowville and attend a school that is set in a pretty park-like setting on top of the roof of an apartment building. There’s something very calming about Slowville. It’s comfortable, safe and ecologically/...

The Children of Slowville Book 2 by Madly Chatterjee is a bilingual book with two delightful stories, A Little Surprise and The Boat Ride with the beautiful city of Slowville as the backdrop. In the first story, Kimaya, Ben, Sanjee, Savya, Oliver, Mei, and Toby...

Although complex books need extra effort, they are usually the ones that really reward the reader who will take the time to read them. Lion by Douglas Misquita is one of those books where disappointment is not an option. This intricate novel, set in the...