Lessons Earned: Vignettes of a Journey to Forty is a work of non-fiction in the self-help, memoir, and inspirational genres. Penned by author Nicole Ricci, this is a raw and introspective memoir that delves into the author's experiences and life lessons as she navigates the...

Shadows Beneath the Shore: Secrets of a Dominican Mine by Victor Acosta is a gripping narrative that weaves historical intrigue and a modern quest for truth. The story follows Tony Costa, an everyday high school senior whose life takes a dramatic turn after his father’s...

Celiac Mom is a must-read memoir. In it, Ann Campanella talks about her little daughter, Sydney, who suffered health issues such as frequent stomachaches after eating, bloating, constipation, trouble sleeping, and delayed growth. Ann tried to understand what was wrong with her daughter's health, but...

Jonah Priour’s Praying the Word of Grace recounts his reliance on Scripture during the illness and death of his son, Judah, who lived for 20 months despite a grim prognosis. Priour, finding comfort in the song “Goodness of God” and Scripture, explores grace as a...

Psyche and Spirit by Melinda Edwards, MD, is a memoir that chronicles the author's journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. It highlights her quest for truth, spirituality, healing, and connection. Raised by medical missionary parents, Melinda developed a fear-based Christianity that led to a continuous...

Buck, Colt, Cash, Annie, Cora, Addie, Brit, and Cooper are well-known in the neighborhood. Together, they play and lend a hand whenever they can. They are so popular that everyone calls them the Oak Street friends. This time, they want to plan a celebration to...

How to Think & Succeed by Empowering Your Mind is a work of non-fiction in the self-help, inspirational writing, and positive thinking genres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Lori Gradley, this engaging work offers a comprehensive guide to...

If you think philosophy is boring, you have not read Phil Van Treuren’s The Little Book of Stoic Quotes. It is one of the best books I have ever read on Stoicism. Each short chapter contains a quotation by a famous Stoic followed by Phil’s...

The Moondog of Morristown: Life With a Canine Savant is a work of non-fiction in the inspirational writing and memoir genres. Penned by author Glenn Blekicki, this heartfelt memoir celebrates the transformative power of dogs in times of hardship. The book chronicles the author’s life...

Everyone living in the United States should pay their fair share of taxes; however, they should not overpay. Robert Pais knows that the average American finds tax strategies beyond their comfort zone and gives amazing help in his book Pay Less Money To: Your Uncle!...

The theme of Walking and Wayfinding is mindful walking as a spiritual and reflective practice. I have always enjoyed walking while going to work and sometimes for relaxation in the evening. However, I had not considered it in the way Lea Appleton presents it. Lea...

Seattle is known for its persistent rainfall and its outstanding coffee. By the late 1980s to early 1990s, Seattle emerged as ground zero for a new music genre: grunge. Yet, despite the explosion of the alternative rock scene and its artists, Seattle had been home...

In The Hate Game: Screaming in the Silence, Gary Trew takes us on a harrowing and heartbreaking journey through his childhood experience at Knoll School for Boys. Trew details the abuse, bullying, and intimidation he endured from the first day of school to the end...

Jeanne Holmberg’s One Life From The “Greatest Generation”: Reminiscing The Life of Robert A. Holmberg is a tribute to the resilience and fortitude of those who lived through some of the most challenging periods of the 20th century. This book goes beyond a biography; it...

Delicia Niami's inspiring memoir, Not My Circus, is book two in the Resilient AF series. Despite adversity, Delicia shares her extraordinary story of being a survivor of sexual trauma through her teenage and young adult years. In this memoir about rape, sexual abuse, debilitating health...

Afterward: Murder of a Soldier by Terri Schlack is a memoir that follows the aftermath of the 2009 murder of Ryan Schlack, killed at Fort Hood, and his family's account of the impact of his death and the challenges of the military legal system. His...

With The Beginning: From a Garden Castle…To the Dragon Fields, L.J. Beene presents a captivating fable for children. Among all the kings of the world, God is the most extraordinary, sitting high above with the Prince of princes and the Spirit of life. Together, they...

Writing a novel, a screenplay, or any other type of content can be complex because of the different elements involved, but even harder than writing the general content is the writing of sex scenes. The Fiction Writer’s Sexuality Guide by Dr. J. is a compilation...

The Reluctant Pioneer by Julie McDonald Zander takes readers on an emotional journey set in the 1800s as we follow in the footsteps of the thousands of travelers who dared to brave the treacherous trek along the Oregon Trail. Based on a true story, Zander...

As an avid true crime reader, I was very pleased to get the opportunity to review Stranger in the Window by Cathy Coombs. This is the story of Leila A. Welsh, a young teacher from Kansas City, her murder, and the fight for justice. Leila’s...