An Ocean Away: A Journey of Hardship and Survival by Peter Clarke is a well-crafted historical novel that is both touching and hopeful. Set in the mid-1800s, the story is about William (a.k.a. Bill) Smith who is sent off by his father to Belfast, hoping...

Secrets the Walkers Keep by J. Morgan Michaels is the first book in the Casters of Magic series. After his mother’s death, Manhattan “Hat” Walker is no longer himself. Whereas he had previously spent time with his large family weekly, if not more frequently, he...

There’s a well-repeated phrase, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” While in many ways that saying is true, it can also be said that you can’t choose a book without its cover and, more significantly, its title. When have you ever been attracted...

Do you enjoy nature? Do you enjoy seeing birds? Are you a bird watcher or want to be a bird watcher? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Mathew Tekulsky has authored the book for you. It is called Galapagos Birds: A...

Grunts, Gramps, and Tanks: A Soldier's Tales by Rick Bogdan spans many years of the main character's time in the army. Following the life of a man named Tyler Willett, we see his surprise choice to enlist, the struggles his marriage went through as a...

Did you know there’s dog sledding in northern Japan? And there’s even a small town in Japan that hosts its own bullfight? So much to see and do across a nation that’s really no bigger than California. But to truly experience the uniqueness of Japan,...

DupliKate by Eliza Whitten is a college romance novel that will appeal to every young adult. Olive had a twin sister, Kate, in whose shadow she lived. Kate had a perfect life with the boys and the buzz while leading the pack that mocked her...

Loving Lord Egleton by Laura Beers is the third novel in her Regency Matchmakers series, but she doesn't stop after all the Blackmore sisters get married. Hannah Blackmore is the youngest sister. She is content with living with her oldest sister and her husband until...

Pick any day of the year you want. Unfortunately, over 400,000 children are in foster care every day across the United States. This figure is appalling! Liane Joly in The Yellow Shirt shares some of the fears and frustrations felt by these precious children. If...

The Kano, The Teacher, and The Lola by Christopher Holl is a quirky adventure novel that delves into the rich culture and heritage of the Filipino people. Michael, a young American, is enamored with a beautiful Filipina named Maria. However, he struggles to grasp the...

The lives of three intergenerational women entwine in the seaside village of Cape May in The Sound of Wings by Suzanne Simonetti. Superficially, these three seem to lack any association, but as the story unfolds, we uncover their relationships. Quirky Goldie has spent her seven...

Giving Grief Meaning: A Method for Transforming Deep Suffering into Healing and Positive Change by Lily Dulan is a powerful and insightful guide to allowing the process of grief to play a positive role in your life. The author writes from the painful experience of...

Chapter Thirteen: A Novel by Maria A. Palace is a twisty, enthralling paranormal thriller that has the potential to keep any reader on the edge of their seat. Katy Barton is a beautiful young reporter who moves back to her hometown of Morganville, Pennsylvania after...

Donna Gielow McFarland has years of experience in formatting books for publication on Kindle. She has kindly shared her expertise in her book Don’t Be Like Debbie: A Guide to KDP Formatting for Authors and Illustrators. In this book, Donna uses illustrations from her client...

Bellies to the Sky: A Bedtime Breathwork Book by Colleen Canning is a children’s picture book for readers around the 3- to 6-year-old range. It is aimed at bedtime as we see pictures of animals and their offspring getting ready for sleep. It focuses on...

Let’s face facts: we all age. The church in America is aging too. Betty Creamer uses her insight and experiences to encourage congregations to incorporate the elderly in worship and fellowship. Her book, Life’s Compline: A Journey Just Begun, is full of information that will...

Lions in the Grass: A Marketing Insider's Guide to Mass Persuasion (and Why You Want the Sh!t You Want) by Bill Morrison is an essential marketing book that teaches you about the dark art of emotional manipulation. Bill Morrison explains how emotional exploiters like marketers,...

Mama’s Hands by Olena Palatnik is the true story of her mother’s battle with cancer. Olena’s mother, Iryna Dovgan, was an accomplished chemist (Ph.D.), Professor, and Head of the Chemistry & Ecology Department at the Construction and Architecture Academy. She loved her job and was...

Everyone one of us has experienced grief or will soon experience grief. Grief happens whenever we lose someone or something. J. R. Denney has authored The First Day Without Sunshine to help children deal with the subject of grief. He does an excellent job explaining...

Treasure Found: A Gift From My Inner Child to Yours by Lana Williams is an inspiring self-help journey through abandonment and self-discovery. We've all heard of our inner child, but does yours have something to say, and what would you say to yours? The author...