In Devil’s Defense: A Fischer at Law Novel, a legal thriller by Lori B. Duff, Coach Wishingham felt it would be best to have a woman represent him in a paternity suit, so he recruited Jessica Fischer, the only female lawyer in the small Georgian...

Virginia Heslinga's memoir, Grace Interlaced, explores loss, grief, and healing through faith from personal trauma. Twelve-year-old Virginia combines the role of babysitter and big sister to Mark, Daniel, and Andrew “Andy.” But when a devastating house fire claims Andrew’s life, Virginia can’t forgive herself, and...

Living Your BEST Life with Fibromyalgia by Dr. Robin Pfaff is a self-help book for women suffering from fibromyalgia. The book does not provide a quick fix to heal fibromyalgia medically. However, it offers practical advice on how to adjust to the new reality after...

Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir by artist and educator Cindy Ingram is a visual feast for the eyes and a fascinating story to read. When you review a book that so many experts have already reviewed, it can be challenging to think about...

Brad Anderson’s Unfinished Business: A Case Missing from The Janus Project Files is an exciting time travel thriller, an intricate detective story, murder mystery, and crime involving humans and vampires. The story begins in 2015 in Maryland, with time travel into the recent past to...

In Tell Me More: A Special Edition of Tales (Volume 3) by Trebbiano, the protagonist sets out to evaluate and improve cruise ship Northern Star operations. The book is a captivating tale of leadership, teamwork, and personal growth, with compelling scenes highlighting the protagonist’s exceptional...

The Unknown Face is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, grief, and psychological writing subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience as it contains discussions of suicide. Penned by author Gregory Duncan, this true-life account follows a marriage that unravels...

Are you ready for some fruity fun? Let's Go Bananas by Brad Wilkins is a rollicking romp through the jungle with two monkey brothers. The brothers are enjoying swinging through the treetops when they decide to stop for a banana snack. Much to their surprise,...

Animal mothers care for their young, just like human mothers do. As well as feeding them and providing a warm place for them to live and grow, animal mothers must ensure that their young ones are safe and can survive in this “very wild world.”...

I Would, But MY DAMN MIND Won't Let Me! by Jacqui Letran is a self-help guide designed to assist readers in comprehending and managing their complex thoughts and emotions, particularly fear, anxiety, and insecurities. The book delves into understanding the mind, identifying and challenging outdated...

Doryman by Anthony Pond is a rich and deeply introspective story that follows Evan "Red" MacGregor, a fisherman navigating the tough realities of life along the California coast. Red faces battles with addiction, financial struggles, and the weight of past mistakes, yet he still holds...

Corrida by Anthony Pond is a captivating exploration of fear, risk, and self-discovery, centered on the journey of two friends, Grant and Ryan, as they travel to Pamplona, Spain, to participate in the legendary running of the bulls during the San Fermín festival. Grant is...

Troy by C.L. Schneider is an epic fantasy novel that follows the journey of Ian Troy, a man born into slavery from the fallen race of the Shinree. Magically bound to protect the kingdom of Rella, Troy has trained since childhood to become its champion....

In Day in XXL Size, K.E. Adamus delivers a deeply introspective short story drawn from the book Losers: Short Stories. The protagonist, Nina, navigates the challenges of weight, self-esteem, and familial tensions that shape her tumultuous day. The narrative kicks off with a failed spin...

Musical Chairs by Ruth Bures is a historical fiction novel that tells the true story of four musicians, Babette, Freda, Orville, and Walter, who perform a classy vaudeville act in the early 1900s. As vaudeville declines, they settle in a small town in southeastern Minnesota,...

Beyond the Trident is a memoir by Tom Murphy, detailing his combat experiences in Vietnam, and the intense training that accompanied them as a U.S. Navy SEAL—as well as its massive impact on his life later. Murphy introduces his "three-legged stool" concept, which represents the...

Children are a blessing from God, bringing happiness to families, and losing them can be devastating. When Richard and Dawn Mull lost their son Nathanael to a skin and kidney infection, they turned to God, their creator, for strength and witnessed His miraculous resurrection power....

Donkey Dell by Jaybie D. is a charming children’s story with an important lesson in self-discovery and finding joy. Dell is a lovable donkey who shows off his unique qualities with gleeful snorts. However, he can also be quite stubborn and will refuse to do...

Barstow Boy: A Love Story by Pete O'Brien is a compelling literary fiction novel that follows Danny Olmstead, a young man haunted by his father’s racist murder and surrounded by the influence of white supremacy. Despite his upbringing, Danny resists embracing racial hatred, but his...

In Survivor Times Two: A Poetic Memoir of Suicide and Divorce, Devi Nina Bingham talks about grief and her own experiences. Being a single parent for a long time, her daughter was also her best friend, which made the trauma worse when her teenage daughter...