As a child, and growing up, Katherine Mayfield suffered in a way that children should never suffer, yet it happens repeatedly to so many. My heart ached for Katherine as I read the different accounts throughout the book about how her mom treated her, not...

I found Angel or Devil? by Ryan L. Jensen to be a very interesting and informative read. It is a delightful mixture of philosophy and practical advice that I can’t recall seeing anywhere else. The main focus is on estate planning, but some of these...

Staying Healthy Living Longer: 7 Powerful Principles for a Healthier You! by Mary Dicaro, PT, is a much-needed book on staying fit. As the author has completed multiple certifications at several institutes and worked as a therapist, her advice should not be taken lightly. Rather...

Along Came Spider: The Making of a Superhero by Michele L. Sayre takes readers on the journey of an ordinary elementary school boy named Alexander (Spider Monroe) who turns into a superhero. The story starts to unfold with Spider facing many external and personal challenges...

SAT & BAF is Doug DePew's memoirs of his life as an infantry man in Germany during the 80's Cold War. Following his father’s advice, the first thing he did after arriving in Germany was buy a bratwurst. Then he and his fellow newbies boarded...

For several weeks the nation sat glued to their television watching the trial of a young woman accused of murdering her daughter. The front pages of national newspapers were filled with column after column all condemning the mother. When the jury returned with a verdict...

"Randy the Raindrop: I'm a Little Raindrop" is the story of an adorable cartoon raindrop that makes his way from the sky to the ground as the rain falls. Randy enjoys his adventure of falling to the ground and playing with kids along the way....

The life of a working mother can be difficult. There are times when you have to weigh up your professional obligations against the personal and familial obligations you have toward your family and, more specifically, your children. Understanding how to develop a personal life outside...

Oh that every teenager in America could attend a school like that described in Awakening Your STEM School: Assuring a Job Ready Workforce by Dr. Aaron L. Smith. Dr. Smith is the director of the Aviation Academy, a charter school in the Newport News, Virginia...

Horizon Japan: Travels Through the Culture, Cuisine and Nature of a Seemingly Incomprehensible Country by Patrick Colgan is an engaging book that will tell readers what it is like to travel through and discover Japan. The book captures the culture, cuisine, and essence of Japan,...

Stinky Steve: Book One - A Minecraft Mishap by PT Evans is the story of a boy who farts. Steve lives in the world of Minecraft, but he has a problem – he just can’t stop farting. He is about to destroy his own Minecraft...

Some stories should never be uttered. Some are the most important words ever to be penned. The pain in We Were Ghosts: The Secret Life of a Survivor by Tabitha Barret is the most important story I have read in long, long time. As Alicia...

I Don’t Want to Go to Preschool: The Fairy Queen Calls… A True Story by Granny is an engaging children’s book written by Cynthia Obrien with illustrations by Rosemarie Gillen. In this story, Granny is called upon to help a group of children hesitant to...

Babyland (When I Was a Baby) is a fun comic book written and illustrated by Eileen Gillick. The story introduces you to a variety of baby characters. We first meet Baby at the Tiny Feet playground, and she is later joined by Funny baby and...

"Have Fun & Get It Done: Graduate From a Top University in 3 Years or Less Without Being a Genius," written by Jenee Ariel Dana, is a must-have for all high school juniors and seniors who are college bound! Split into short chapters focusing on...

"In the Shadow of Elvis" is the story of the legitimate, illegitimate son of the legendary King of Rock ‘n Roll, John Dennis Smith. Author Rico Austin meets Elvis’s son at a chance meeting in Cave Creek, Arizona, and this book follows the journey of...

Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion by Rhonda Paglia is the charming story of three gnomes. They live in Papa and Grammy's garden with its twisty paths, mile high ferns, and brightly colored flowers. The gnomes are always busy in the garden and...

What a fun read! I just finished Epic Zero: Tales of a Not-So-Super 6th Grader by author R.L. Ullman, and I have to say, I loved it! The story follows young Elliot Harkness, whose entire family belongs to the Freedom Force, the world’s greatest superhero...

Thank God I Got Cancer: I'm Not a Hypochondriac Anymore! by Angelina Assanti can aptly be described as hilarious, a rare gift to cancer patients and those who take care of people suffering with terminal illnesses. There are lots of books out there to educate...

The Excellence Habit - How Small Changes In Our Mindset Can Make A Big Difference In Our Lives: For All Who Feel Stuck by Vlad Zachary is a motivational and uplifting book that describes how a small change in mindset can make a big difference...