Beginning of Arrogance (Book 1 of a Paladin's Journey) by Bryan Cole is an epic fantasy novel that would appeal most to a mixed audience of young adults and adults who enjoy paladin stories and do not mind some explicit language, descriptions of sex, and...

Robin Walks to See the Cars, written and Illustrated by Claire Boosey, really appealed to me and will as well as to children with special needs. I read this interactive book with my grandson who has special needs as he is dyslexic and we really...

Blood of the Hunted by Marc Micciola is a fantasy novel that revolves around the persecution of the Tóráin, the non-human residents of 18th-century Kosavros. A lycan by the name of Weylyn is the leader of The Resistance and the driving force behind a campaign...

What makes a successful memoir, one that others outside your immediate family might want to read? In my experience as a memoir writing coach, it takes the courage to bare your soul, tell the truth, and, above all, have a story to share to which...

Jennifer Juvenelle dishes up a devilish delight with the supernatural conspiracy thriller Daughter of Belial, the newest edition to the crossover genre's under-represented alternative to cults and secret societies. Sophie Greer doesn't see herself beyond being lucky enough to live in Paris but so unlucky...

Sleeper is a skillful action thriller penned by T.J. Hawkins that digs into the arena of terrorists versus spy agencies and the strategies that these opposing camps employ. There are plenty of bad guys in this novel, and the protagonist, Tom Rivers, is impressive as...

When I Was Her Daughter is a work of non-fiction in the memoir and family social issues subgenres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to themes such as grief and abuse, and was penned by author Leslie Ferguson. In this harrowing and...

Tao and Mindfulness guides people wanting to develop their essence by understanding the laws of nature through Tao. Aviilokín K'shi divides the content into three main categories. In the first part, he explains what Tao is and the importance of living in harmony with nature....

After a devastating alien attack that destroyed the United States, Earth sent out its first colony ships to Proxima Centauri. There, humans find Equinox, a habitable planet with a light side and a dark side. In Equinox: Raven’s Record Book 2 by Debbie Hightower, Raven...

A Pyramid Lake Story: Beneath the Surface, written by Ricardo L. Ogdon, is an engaging tale of the supernatural, the mythical, and the real, imbued with exciting moments of revelation and love. Noah, Sam, Maia, and Ale have been friends since college, and their unlikely...

After Eevee’s boyfriend breaks up with her when he goes off to college, she ends up in a downward spiral. Gone are her long locks, a pixie cut in its place, and now Eevee is also mouthing off to her teachers. In an attempt to...

In A Twist of Fae by El Holly, we discover that Evelyn, known as Eevee to her friends, is adopted. She recently learned that she’s not even fully human. She’s part Fae. She knows who her birth parents are, but she hasn’t met them –...

Have you ever wondered what a world would be like without imagination? Well, if you haven’t, then perhaps you haven’t imagined anything – and, sadly, you haven’t lived. The Book of Imagination (Phantasmic Wars) by El Holly tells readers that there is a place where...

Vengeance is the second book in Marc R. Micciola's Age of Shadows saga. In it, Einar has expanded the world he knew, but he remains true to his goal: to make Mistad safe for those who live there. The Black Light lurks in the shadows,...

Billy Be Kind: The Kind Little Mouse - Honesty by Kim Adams is a colorful illustrated children's book that teaches youngsters the importance of being kind and, in this installment, the importance of being honest. Billy Be Kind is a mouse living with a family...

A Fraction Stronger: Finding Belief and Possibility in Life’s Impossible Moments is a memoir by Mark Berridge. After sustaining devastating back and bone injuries during a bicycling accident, Mark faced a lengthy hospital stay and nine months in physical rehabilitation. While regaining some of his...

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never an easy task. There are so many emotions that come to the fore in a moment of vulnerability. It could be the stoic, silent approach to an event no one wants to face but the...

When is a memoir not a memoir? When it's The Truth: A Semi-Autobiographical Novel of Love, Betrayal, Redemption, and Revenge (So Help Me God Series) by DF Kennedy, a riveting, romantic work of fiction inspired by actual experiences in the author’s life. The emotions...

Dogs are wonderful beings! They remind us to enjoy simple things, like going for a walk or eating a favorite meal. The Sun Orbits My Dog: Adventures of a Thrice-Smitten Dog Parent depicts a dog lover's exciting and memorable experiences with three rescue dogs -...

The Bindings of Woe: Chain of Worlds by Connor Jackson follows the exploits of friends Carver and Helena, who witness a terrorist attack during a visit to Caswen. Carver flees the Inner Market, losing an identification pin. The pin is shown to Magistrate Julius, who...