An Island Entire Unto Itself is a work of historical fiction based on real events, penned by author Nigel Patten, which promises ‘A portrait of Corsica at the end of the 18th century’. Set during a time when the people of Corsica desired independence from...

There is something startlingly but identifiably satisfying about Cindy Burkart Maynard’s historical fiction novel, Soyala: Daughter of the Desert. Because of the inherent mystery and widespread interest surrounding Native American stories and legends, much of which has become embedded in the greater inclusiveness of a...

The Cautious Siege: A Novel of the American Revolution by S.D. Banks is a historical novel set against the backdrop of the Siege of Boston in 1775. It tells the story of a burgeoning romance, born of friendship, between rebel soldier Daniel Garrett and Anna...

Finding St. Lo: A Memoir of War and Family is a collection of writings and photographs from World War II Army medic Gordon Edward Cross (1906 – 1973) and National Guard infantryman Robert Lewis Fowler (1921 – 2006) with the addition of essays and illustrations...

The character of Robin Hood has delighted readers for centuries with his daring and wit. In his exploits, he often makes fools of corrupt authority figures, but remains true to a hero's honor code. At least, that's the Robin Hood of today's popular culture. But...

The Manic Poet, and His Neighbor: Portrait of Two Suicides by T’Lee Logan is a fascinating collection of poems that treat dark themes, following the persona in streams of consciousness and thoughts from a dark region of his mind. The distrust for the angels, the...

Carolyn Blish’s Sea Oats and Sand Pails: A Child's Day of Wonder captures the amazing beauty of nature through wonderful illustrations that preserve delightful and tranquil moments. The sing-song verses follow the activities of children and wildlife on the beach. They wonder at the movements...

Wendy by Lisa Hall is a spinoff from the author's Legacy of Mara series, which begins with Girl Found. Reading as a stand-alone, this book centers around the titular character Wendy Zapata, a brilliant young student at the University of New Chicago, and is set...

Chinese cuisine serves up superb meals and this is a reflection of their culture and civilization. China has a rich history of wine production that dates back to the millennia before Christ, and this book will take readers on an engaging journey through the past,...

From Darkness to Dawn: A True Story of Recovery from Postpartum Depression by Marcia Orcutt is a memoir that explores the author's journey through postpartum depression to healing, allowing readers to feel the sense of desperation and the darkness of despair resulting from the experience....

Easter at the Mission: A Cat's Observation of the Paschal Mystery by Sula Parish Cat at Old Mission is told in the voice of the cat who lives at the Old Mission San Juan Bautista in California. This is the fifth book about the Mission...

Michael Ebifegha’s 4Th: Refuting the Myth of Evolutionism and Exposing the Folly of Clergy Letters examines the shortcomings of evolution and aims to illuminate readers on God’s expressed truth as a creator. The author offers an argument that transcends the age-old debate between the opposing...

Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body by Michael Matthews is a useful guide to male readers who want to build a stronger body, getting rid of their fat so that they end up looking better and feeling more confident....

Thinner, Leaner, Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body by Michael Matthews is an insightful and encouraging book for women who want to build a body that is lean, sculpted, and strong. It is a good book that will instill discipline, and...

Buy or Die is timely; it foretells of an inescapable future if we do not guard ourselves against crass commercialism. In this dystopian novel by Theodor Ventskevich, Buy or Die gives its take on a society swamped in shameless advertising. Just imagine that every minute...

Though it’s classified as suspense, Where Light Cannot Reach by William Mark borders on a thriller, and what a thriller it is! The “faceless monster” in this excellently written story is someone no victim would want to meet, not in reality or possibly even in...

Believing: Reflections of Faith by Michael Misiak is a detailed, but easy to read devotional written for both Christians and skeptics. The author shares his personal journey as a Christian and invites non-believers to consider divergent thinking and open their minds to new ideas instead...

The description of What a Body Remembers by Karen Stephano states that it is “… an honest, from-the-gut account of one woman’s journey to regain her power and confidence.” That is incredibly accurate, but here’s what’s even more accurate: this memoir captures the lifelong PTSD...

Desde el Exilio: A Collection of Poems from the Exile by Marianna Guedez Forgiarini speaks to the reader powerfully from the very first page of the dedication: “To the Venezuela of my childhood, the Venezuela of yesterday, the one that is lost but not forgotten.”...

Remembering Shanghai: A Memoir of Scholars, Socialites and Scoundrels by Isabel Sun Chao and Claire Chao traces the story of the once wealthy Sun family from the founding patriarch, a bright and hard-working peasant youth who rises to high honor in the Imperial court, to...