True Confessions of an Ambivalent Caregiver is a collection of essays by Cindy Eastman. The desire to commiserate with other caregivers and make people aware of the growing need for resources for older people and their families motivated the author to write these essays. Eastman...

Squealer: A Pig's Tale by Pat Alvarado is a heartwarming adventure that follows the journey of Squealer, the smallest piglet in a bustling farmyard. As Squealer discovers that their cherished home is up for sale, he embarks on a courageous quest to reunite with his...

Becoming Hungarian: A Memoir is penned by author Erika Reich Giles in the autobiography, culture, and historical genres. In this interesting work, the author recounts her journey of rediscovering her Hungarian roots after a lifetime of shying away from them. Raised in the U.S. after...

Tiger Season: A Novel of Korea is a work of fiction in the military, historical writing, and cultural issues subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience owing to scenes of wartime violence and strong language. Penned by author Gojan Nikolich, this...

David Bredbenner's Going Home: A Journey with Dementia chronicles his mother Betty Jane's life and her battle with dementia. Raised in California, Betty Jane excelled in arts and athletics before pursuing a nursing career influenced by her sister Teri's health challenges. Her journey included balancing...

Ithaca by Guillermo Arbe is told from the point of view of Tadeo, a new student at Cornell University. Tadeo readily makes friends and becomes smitten by a beautiful freshman, Penny. He also befriends an intriguing student named Damon. Damon is a philosophy student who...

Jack Parker Saves the World by Bill Flanigin is a delightful rendition of what I would call soft science fiction. Yes, it is set in the future and yes, it involves space travel but the timeframe and technology are such that it is not only...

In Bigot List: A Reckoning, an espionage thriller by J. Sydney Jones, Jake Jacobs left the CIA more than twenty years ago and is now a history professor in Oregon. Jake conducted research for his project, which he named "The Fourth Mole." He became increasingly...

In Soul Has No Name, a novella by John Clarke, through a phenomenon known as soul writing, a spirit communicates a few of the life experiences of three men who have the same soul "fingerprint" across time. Although Balgaire MacPherson, Jacob Brisling, and Mordecai Sampson...

Set against the backdrop of post-WWII Europe, Death Watch Beetle is a gripping spy thriller that intertwines personal conflict with historical intrigue. David E. Huntley crafts a compelling narrative that follows Donald Harvey, a British engineering executive enlisted by the CIA and MI6 to track...

Tia Warrick’s Burst the Bubble explores clinical research, offering a well-rounded and highly practical guide for those aspiring to enter or expand their horizons within the pharmaceutical industry. Warrick balances educational content with advice, making this book a solid resource for anyone curious about clinical...

The Empathetic Elephant is a children's book written by Jennifer Randazzo. This charming story follows Lucy, an elephant, who is looking for someone to play with. As she walks around the jungle, she navigates the diverse personalities of her animal neighbors. She sees that they...

Charlie’s Notes: A Memoir by Cherie Kerr chronicles the life of Charlie De Pietro, revealing his journey from a troubled childhood to his later years with his wife, Marge. After marrying Marge in September 1940 against family opposition, they move to New York City, where...

Abuse is nothing to laugh at or to be entertained by, especially sexually or to a child. Author Kenneth Rogers Jr. has taken a different self-help approach in helping men to become healed and overcoming the barriers associated with childhood sexual abuse. In his book,...

Nala Henkel-Aislinn’s Pancakes & Handguns: A Hitman’s Daughter Novel kept me up late into the night. You could categorize it as a mystery with elements of thriller and romance and served with a splash of humor. Galyna (Lena) Kozek, a sharp-witted, tech-savvy IT administrator turned...

Deadly Deception by Karen Black takes the tried and tested genres of detective and murder mystery and adds a healthy dose of romance. The author uses her characters in the most exciting and realistic ways as the story unfolds. The main characters are Officers Freeman...

Petals From Mars by Judie Dziezak details the author’s personal journey of resilience and triumph over adversity. Dziezak shares her experiences growing up with a mentally ill mother and the emotional abuse she endured, which later shaped her ability to navigate male-dominated professional fields as...

In Burn the Freeze by S.M. McVicar, Cal Shook navigates a dystopian world where the elite access universal information through advanced brain technology. After evading capture in Reno and securing a substantial reward, Cal is hired to steal the powerful X-2 headset, which enables control...

“You don’t know the pain this world has in store for you.” Forget the world; there is more than enough pain in the novel Kill Night by Maximilian Gray. Joe Martinez is a man on the edge, and his life reflects the disintegration of society...

Lily’s dream is to be a fairy. Can you imagine a beaver as a fairy? In Zuzana Svobodová’s Lily of the Valley, Lily listens intently to Grandma’s charming stories about fairies. They’re always doing good and helping others. Grandma tells Lily: “You can be whoever...