Life is filled with challenges for most of us, but how many of us can claim to have grown up as part of an experimental Amish settlement in the country of Honduras dressed in Amish pants, suspenders and a straw hat? Jerry S. Eicher chronicles...

Albert Mazza worked for the New York City public school system from 1963 until 1995. He worked under six chancellors and a changing Board of Education from 1979 until 1990. In "A Teacher Grows in Brooklyn", the author tells of how, in 1977, he was...

"Moderate Drinking My Way" by Donna Cornett, who is the founder and director of Drink/Link Moderate Drinking Programs, is an informative book written for women. The author knows her facts as she is a problem drinker. She also knows statistics as on page 3 she...

"Into the Dark" by Alison Gaylin is one of those books that will haunt you after you close the back cover. Investigator Brenna Spector accepts a new case in which a webcam performer has disappeared. When Brenna watches the video for clues, she discovers that...

On the day Lewis Nash turned twelve, he expected to feel a bit different, maybe a bit older and wiser. He didn’t expect to turn into the shape of anything that popped into his head, like a stick insect or a dinosaur. It is all...

"Manhattan Chronicles" gives us a glimpse of the evolving dynamics between the dating men and women in New York. It consists of thirteen chapters with provocative titles like 'Men of A Certain Age', 'Are Men Becoming Redundant?', 'Sex and the Craiglist', and 'May I buy...

"Where Did the Sun Go?" by Janet Cameron Hoult is a marvelous and unique introduction for children and adults of all ages to world-wide beliefs about solar eclipses. The colorful, full-page illustrations by Julia Andrzejewska are a perfect accompaniment to the author's explanation of cultural...

The Magnificent Ancient Ashton Park estate in historical 1900’s of England and WW1 is the setting for this story about the Dansforth family. Between the walls of this home and its large and wealthy family and their enormous staff lurk tales and romances that will...

"Satan Thinks in Black & White" by Ronald B. Jimmerson chronicles the journey of people of color in the churches of the USA. Jimmerson hits hard in this very frank look at the issue of racism in the congregations of America. He states that "church...

"The Last One" is Marin Yann's memoir of his life in Cambodia. He was about 5 years old when the Khmer Rouge grabbed power in that country. Marin last saw his father when he was invited to work on a far-away project, and his mother...

My first thought when I got this book was, “So why did I want to read about waxing again?”, but that did not last very long at all. This is a very fun and enjoyable read that had me laughing out loud several times. Caren...

In this book, the author Linda Arena has thrown all the possible portals of adult science fiction fantasy tales wide open, revealed many portals hitherto unknown, and thrown all known scientific as well as theological theories of the creation of mankind right out of the...

"Mmba Mama" is a compilation of real stories about love. It contains twenty different human experiences in life and love in particular. The types of relationships are varied and they are stories generally from South Africa. Titles include 'Allow me to Mourn', 'Love Refused to...

"Zuto: The Adventures of a Computer Virus" by Udi Aharoni is a fabulous, quirky and imaginative book for youngsters. Tommy’s computer has a virus - Zuto to be precise. But Zuto is a laid back, inoffensive one who rides a motorcycle. He is happy to...

“A Conservative’s Primer on the Bible: Spiritual Emphasis on Understanding the Bible, the Gospel, Salvation, and the Role of the Church,” written by Bob Ward, is an in-depth, yet easily read and understood, collection of thoughts and truths designed to provide the reader with more...

In a futuristic society that is based on the quest for the survival of the human species, R. L. Clayton produces a few unique characters that enliven the plot of his novel "Sea Species". Away from the public eye, a small group of idealistic scientists,...

Life was going really well for ER Physician CJ Jones until one night when she is attacked by a patient. She wakes up to find herself being taken care of by the hot and handsome Chief of Surgery, Dan Brown. Dr. Dan has an attraction...

“Blood Gospel” is another epic accomplishment by James Rollins, in partnership with Rebecca Cantrell. Archaeologist Dr. Erin Granger has just unearthed evidence of the mass slaughter of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of infants in ancient Caesarea, when a sudden earthquake disturbs the site, damaging artifacts, and...

“Gravely Inanimated” by Esther Wheelmaker is Book 1 in 'The ZombiePunk Series' and it will have you anxiously awaiting the completion of Book 2. The debut work of the obviously very talented Ms. Wheelmaker, “Gravely Inanimated”, is an outstanding introduction to what she is capable...

"Northern Utopia: Rebirth of American Dream" is a very insightful and well-written book dealing with the growth boom in North Dakota. Within this state the reader will find that various towns are booming with growth due to the oil industry. There are many towns with...