The Nightingale Circus by Ioana Visan is a short story collection in the Broken People series. It tells the story of the fascinating members of the circus. We learn about their past, how they ended up at the circus and the work that they do,...

Quantum Confessions by Stephen Oram is a futuristic, metaphysical novel that follows the lives of the two main protagonists, Aled and Grey. The book starts with an introduction to both of them and then continues to describe their life experiences and how they intertwine. Aled...

Amanda's Dream by Shelley Admont is an educational book for kids with both a good story as well as a message. Amanda is a young girl who has everything; a loving family, big house, beautiful bedroom decorated with all her favorite things and the sun's...

Wow! That is what I thought after I finished reading Soul Skin: A Spirited Shaman's Journey, the luminescent novel by author Jan Porter. Following our protagonist, Navi, as she navigates a midlife crisis, this book has something for every person to connect to. Navi feels...

I had reviewed Part I of Fate's Fray by J.A. Tocksworth, so I was anxious to read Part II. The journey of X'ieth and Kort, the rogue elf, continues in Part II. Tocksworth provides readers with much action and unexpected twists in the second half...

I Suck at Writing: How to Transform Insecurity into Confidence by T.R. Perri is a little manual for aspiring writers who may need a push to get started. As the book concentrates on how to overcome self-doubt and gain more confidence about calling yourself a...

Secret Science and the Secret Space Program by Herbert G. Dorsey III is a proactive book that reads like Orwellian fiction, but upon closer examination, it is clear that much scientific research is at the heart. Dorsey, a specialist in electrical engineering and physics, details...

While author Kevin Loesch bashes both major political parties in the United States in Small Government My A**, the majority of his fire is directed at the Republicans. His position is that of a strong libertarian and his arguments against Republicans are based on their...

Vegan Recipes Vol. 2 by Yogi Chuckravanen is an excellent collection of recipes for readers interested in simple vegan meals. A lot of merit has to be personally experienced in vegan cuisine to know whether it is suitable for you and healthy without compromising on...

Rogers Park by Mark Pople tells the story of Brian who has harboured the desire for revenge against his father since he deserted Brian when he was nine years old. Remaining in his home city of Chicago and working as a high school teacher, Brian’s...

Killing Hitler With Praise And Fire: Choose Your Own Horrible History by Matthew Hutchins is a well done, Chose Your Own Adventure (CYOA) style book. This genre has some devoted fans who will find the book an excellent addition to their reading. The plots (as...

Wally is a whale. He's on an adventure, migrating north to the colder waters around Alaska. But first he must help out a large cargo ship that is threatened by a huge tidal wave. Wally frequently helps ships in trouble at sea. He doesn't let...

It is a seemingly inexorable law of nature that all human bodies slowly break down as they age, some faster than others. A great deal of time, effort and money is expended in slowing it down, but nothing works for long. All of the things...

Three brothers, Graham, Cameron and Ian, receive great news when their parents allow them to go on a solo camping trip in the Cascade Mountains near their home outside of Seattle, Washington. Initially disappointed because their dad says no, they can’t believe it is actually...

The Boy And The Bee by Stephen George is a book about friendship between a little boy and a bee. Every afternoon after his lunch, Ian McBeein used to take naps. One day he dozed off and woke up to a beautiful, clear sky, and...

Lucy and the New Baby by Kim Yannayon is the adorable story of Lucy Kitty who finds out that she has become a big sister. Milo, her baby brother, is a ball of fur and has his own room with a crib and a musical...

Hidden Among Yourselves by Bill Hiatt is Book 3 in the Spell Weaver series. Taliesin Weaver is faced with a number of difficulties, not the least of which is that a war god wants him dead. Added to that is finding out what is killing...

In a great shorter-form novel, Landfall, by author Joseph Jablonski, we follow Jake Thomas, a man who's ready for a different kind of life after spending thirty years working at sea. But he finds it difficult to put his old life behind him, especially when...

What Every Author Should Know: No Matter How You Publish by Deb Vanasse throws light on the publishing aspect of books and gives valuable information on how to navigate the publication process and get a book in front of readers. The tips, advice and strategies...

Joshua's Island by Patrick Hodges is the story of Joshua and Eve, two 13-year-old kids who face something many kids have to deal with in real life, too: bullying. And not just verbal bullying, but bullying that includes physical violence. Joshua is a small boy,...