Shira's gift is melody - music. She has many other gifts and each one of these gifts serves her well for she is one of the chosen, one of the true believers who will journey far and endure great hardships to find her true path....

Following the story of a nineteen-year-old boy and his journey in search of the two brothers who abused and killed his cousin, The Demon Who Peddled Longing, set in post-war Vietnam, is a remarkable novel that offers readers a unique literary experience. Nam’s individuality is...

Meeda is a pretty little girl who likes pink dresses and bows in her hair. She is Sofia Margaret's best friend. Sofia Margaret talks about Meeda, describing all of the things that Meeda likes to do: she loves to wear pretty dresses, jump and twirl...

Sofia Margaret is a charming little girl with a secret friend, Meeda. The two girls are like twins, only Meeda is opposite to Sofia Margaret. You see, Meeda lives in Sofia Margaret's mirror. The two girls love to do the same things. They love to...

Sofia Margaret and Meeda are excited. It's almost Christmas and it's time to decorate the family Christmas tree. Mom and Dad and baby brother, Caleb, are excited too. With hot chocolate and marshmallows to warm them, the family gets into the fun of decorating the...

A Life With You by Roy Miller is a series of short stories, moments really, that detail a particular aspect of living for the author. Most of the pieces are barely more than a paragraph, you have to read closely to ensure you don't miss...

Hell Toupee by Mitch Friedman is a true story told in a very entertaining manner. Mitch has just turned 30 and is balding and hates it. He has watched many infomercials for the Head Restart for Men and believes this is the answer to his...

Three lords live in a sumptuous palace. They are Fame, Fortune and Power. These lords bestow gifts upon newborns, babies whom they decide will benefit from their gifts that befit the lord's name of Fame, Fortune or Power. It sounds a little confusing and it...

Ruined by Thomas Macy is the follow-on from First Fury. Escaping with her life and a man named Coonie from a cargo ship mutiny, Ann finds herself in California. With all her money stolen, she sets up a shop, trading in salvaged goods, alongside a...

When you are young, musically talented, and full of ambition, starting a band sounds like the best career out there. Oh sure, the fame, the fun, the money, all the attention, and of course the perks seem like a dream come true until one day...

Wanted: Eight Critical Skills You Need To Succeed is a compelling book which describes eight critical skills which the author argues should be universally grasped in preparing for a successful career. In this book, Charles Jett explains his journey from the corporate world to the...

I must admit I was surprised by this well written, albeit rather long, account of a young man's summer bicycle journey through France in 1968, written from the perspective of a thoughtful grandfather to his grandson Austin. I am not sure how Austin liked it...

The Pilgrim is a coming of age memoir written by Dennis Bieker. Dennis was 17 in 1968, a time of turmoil and change. He was within that youthful age group that witnessed the political assassinations that destroyed a generation’s hopes and dreams, and he was...

In Her Pink Hair by Jill Dana, Stephanie has pink hair. She didn't always have pink hair. She used to have long, wavy brown hair. Then it was short brown hair. Then it was no hair at all. The hair finally started to grow back,...

Lessons: Shattered Pieces Being Restored by LaDonna Marie is an inspirational and self-motivational read. The book follows the stories of three different girls, Chantel, Casey and Mandy, as they navigate this hard journey called life. The author writes a short scenario for each girl, explaining...

The Little Parrot and the Angel's Tears is a children's book written and illustrated by M. Anu Narasimhan. It is the author's retelling of a story that her grandmother told her when she was small, and which she, in turn, told her children. The little...

In LA there is always crime and homicides, but the latest string has Detective Reece Daniels mystified. They are drained of blood, but none have wounds. One would-be victim didn't get fully drained and was found alive and rushed to the ER, where Doctor Andre...

Christopher Madsen did not imagine that he would write a book but circumstances find him as the new owner of a sailboat that has seen glorious days and this will change his life in a way that he never imagined. Rowdy is the story of...

Is there such a thing as ‘The American Dream’ anymore? What is happening to the middle class? These and plenty of other questions are addressed in Serfing America: The Progressive Destruction of the American Dream by Sue Ann Thielke and Roger Ball. In clear and...

Understanding yourself is important to figuring out what you want to do for the rest of your life. After all, how can you possibly decide that you’re going to be anything at all without really knowing what you like or don’t like? This book looks...