Many will think this is just a coffee table book, but it is much more. Death has been sanitized in modern society. As a result, very few people alive today have been with a loved one at the point of death. We have tried to...

Richter's War: Case of the Ghostly Séance by Daniel P. Douglas is the third book in the Richter’s War series. Detective Geno Richter is on the hunt for Nazi spies in WWII Los Angeles. Staking out the Central Library, Richter finds himself caught up in...

Concession Stand Crimes: The Ballpark Mysteries Book 2 by Nicole Asselin introduces Madeline as she undertakes the task of managing the Abington Armadillos. Her staff includes the head of security, Davis, the secretary, Eliza, and youthful assistant, Max. When Max discovers the corpse of Alaska...

It Must Be Autumn: It Must Be Seasons by Michelle Wang poses the question “What happens when winter comes? Autumn leaves?” Funny, right? Well, perhaps not so much if you don’t enjoy winter. However, each season has its place in the cycle of life. Any...

The protagonist in The Gatekeeper of Pericael by Haley Reese Chow, Porter, is your average boy, but he hides a secret. His mother is the gatekeeper of a portal between Earth and Pericael, a world of magic, spirits, and danger. His family is part of...

Ascension (Book 1 of Age of Shadow Saga) by Marc R. Micciola is an epic fantasy book that would appeal most to a diverse audience made up of a mix of mature young adults and adults who enjoy fantasy stories that feature numerous mystical races...

A Visit with Cooper by Debbie Gonzalez is an adorable picture book for young children. Cooper the dog is excitedly waiting at the door for the arrival of his Abuela (grandmother). Cooper hears voices outside and then they have arrived. Abuela enters the house and...

Princess Lily Meets Zoah the Warrior is a children’s picture book written by Sarah Bankuti with illustrations by Kristina Dutton. It is the third book in The Princess Lily Series, and follows the story of Princess Lily, a girl who has just lost all her...

Do Your Best, Tess! is an entertaining and educational book by Janet Morris Grimes. I found this story to be motivational and inspiring when it comes to helping children understand the importance of doing their best. I really liked Tess as a character. She has...

Megan J. Wheless's Guardians of the Keys is a contemporary fantasy novel with magic and mystery at its heart. Elaine Colemar is the head librarian in her Midwest hometown of Brightonville. She was in kindergarten when her parents died in a car accident. Her great-aunts,...

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...