Othinian: The Other Side of Fear is a touching tale about overcoming fear, finding courage, love, friendship and determination to make life better. In Kay Madison’s YA novel, Alessa survives day to day taking care of herself and her ten-year-old brother Timothy. Times are hard...

Happiness: An English Version of "Khushi" by Dinesh Khetia and Sagar Khetia is an uplifting book for readers who wish to achieve peace and happiness in their lives, thereby leading an enriching life. The book speaks about the constant struggle in everyone's life to find...

In a raw and emotional offering by author A.J. Liese, Three Promises for Jane: A True Story of Madness and Redemption is a book that readers won't soon forget. In a first rate memoir following the author's horrific upbringing, the author recounts being the child...

The monstrous Emperor Naradawk is about to break free from his otherworldly prison. The archmage Abernathy casts a spell designed to select several people who will be instrumental in dealing with the threat. Yet the chosen individuals confuse him – a thieving priest, an overconfident...

Samia’s realistic fiction When I Grow up I Want to be a Prostitute: Stories of Broken Promises and Shattered Dreams is a sad but inspiring story about how child abuse affects three different young girls. It shows how they are exposed to sexual abuse during...

I know I shouldn't but I love feudalism. It’s not the most efficient form of government but it is by far the most fun. The king is the position you want to occupy in a feudal society. The only position that beats it is God...

Autumn Harvest: A Celebration of Halloween and the Macabre by Mark Kasniak is a collection of spooky tales set around Halloween. Some friends spend the night near a train wreck and experience a night of terror, a demon which speaks through a radio, raising the...

In a highly interesting and well done book in the category of cultural nonfiction, Why Do We Quote? The Near and Far of Others' Words and Voices by author Ruth Finnegan is a worthwhile read. Pulling from anthropology, cultural history, folklore, cultural studies, socio-linguistics, literary...

Have you ever wondered about Cinderella's fairy godmother? Who was she? Where did she come from? Was she really that old? No one it seems, until now, has felt compelled to write about the fairy godmother. She must have a story to tell, a fascinating...

Quotation is not something to which most people give much thought, but it is amazingly pervasive across many aspects of our lives. Why Do We Quote? The Culture and History of Quotation by Ruth Finnegan is a marvelously in depth look at what quotation is,...

A quiet summer vacation on the shores of Lake Ontario for the Bell family turns into quite an adventure when the children suspect something unusual going on at the old hermit’s cabin in Bells in the Fog: The Mystery of the Hermit's Cabin by E.B....

North to Freedom by Karen Meyer is the story of the escape of two young slave boys, Moses and Tom. The boys take their chance to flee from their cruel owners in Kentucky and make their way to the freedom of Canada. Relying on the...

Anthemic: The Expression of Divine by Eric Sanchez is a brave and confident book about the Supremacy and Divinity of God and one person’s response to Him and life. The book is divided into 62 short verses/poems which are meditations, conversations or prayers – each...

Gruffudd ap Llywelyn: Son of Destiny King of All Wales by KR Hebdige is a novel of historical fiction centering on 11th century Wales, and the struggle to unite the country into one kingdom, rather than several smaller ones. In total the tale ranges from...

In The Defender: Champion of Mankind, Willow's boss has just invited her to undertake a major project to promote a highly top secret device known as "The Defender." She has to sign a contract to declare her code of silence and suddenly she finds herself...

Welcome to Mystic's carnival, where there is more here than meets the eye, where witches and wizards are hiding in plain sight and where the more you look, the more there is to discover. Debra Kristi's Moorigad takes you on a journey into this delightful...

Addicted to You: Poems of Romance is a contradictory title and the explanation lies within Liv Kalay Hernandez’ very different book. The majority of the poems are written entirely in free style and Addicted to You is the accurate section of the title. This poetry...

The Man Who Was A Santa Claus: The Story of Joe and Charlie by Walter Daniels is set against the backdrop of the Christmas season. Joe Tucker has been in a wheelchair after being hit by a car. He loves children and he believes he...

Enough! Taking Back Your Life After Years of Abuse by L. David Harris is a resource book that can greatly help victims of abusive relationships. It talks in great detail about the definition and kinds of abuse, how to escape from it, and the different...

Let There Be Spring: Trump is Not the Future of Egypt by Dr. Lofty Basta is a compilation of essays and articles that provide critical insight into the "Arab Spring" revolution in Egypt. It contains the unique observations of a native Egyptian, now an American...