Jerry Schaefer's Cruising through the Teens, Easier Than It Seems is an educational book that offers brilliant ideas to help young adults experiencing struggles in their lives. Some young adults tend to think way more than necessary about situations that have happened already, such as...

Imagine the pantheon of Greek gods living on earth, trying to blend in with humanity, keeping up with social media, texting, and tweeting. Imagine for a moment that the great Zeus, wielder of firebolts, was a garbage disposal man in Toronto. Then there is Dionysus,...

Hold the Apocalypse - Pass Me a Scientist Please by Bob Lorentson looks at us as “Modern Humans” and shows us what our world has become. But don’t take it too seriously. Even though the subject may be serious, Bob, the environmental scientist, helps us...

Dayana, Dax, and The Dancing Dragon by Once Upon a Dance is a story about magic, which can be found in the smallest of places and the simplest of situations. Dayana is an avid ballet dancer; it is her passion. One day, her new baby...

Gugulu, The Little Bear Dares by Srividhya Lakshmanan is about a sloth family that lives in the forest of the Western Ghats. It is time for baby bear Gugulu to go to school. However, he wants to go off on his own. Mom and Dad...

Death of the Living Dead is a murder mystery book by Masaya Yamaguchi and was translated by Ho-Ling Wong. The Smile Cemetery has earned its reputation as the most desirable cemetery for one to say farewell to their loved ones. Smiley Barleycorn reigns as the...

All the Moonlight on Earth by Jesse Muehlbauer is a suspense-filled thriller that explores the concept of a portal (called the Alignment) that allows humans to quickly move between Earth and its moon. Set in the 1950s, the era of Sputnik and the race to...

Marco Swift and the Mirror of Souls is a work of fiction in the fantasy, action, and adventure subgenres. It is aimed at younger readers and was penned by author D.E. Cunningham. The book follows Marco as he is lured into a dangerous mission by...

Have you ever had a day that seemed upside down and topsy turvy? How about totally backward? That’s what happened to Alycat. It all began with a breakfast of seafood gumbo (usually what she ate for supper) instead of the eggs she usually ate for...

In Max and the Multiverse, the first in a series from Zachry Wheeler, we meet Max. Max is your typical teen from Albuquerque. It's Spring Break and Max's parents have left for Hawaii, leaving him at home for the entire week. Max is in heaven...

Terriers in the Jungle by Georja Umano is an animal adventure story narrated through the eyes of two terriers. Roxie and Romeo are two spirited terriers living fulfilling lives after being adopted by Kate, a passionate animal activist. A couple of years back, Kate's husband...

Good Tales For Bad Dreams, a series of re-imagined fairy tales, presents the fourth standalone installment in the series with Setsuko & the Seven Samurai by V.M. Sawh. Set in 16th-century Japan, Setsuko is the daughter of the daimyo who controls the surrounding lands, and...

It’s not often I pick up a memoir and find that what I’ve read is not only an engrossing story but a fascinating and most unexpected education. Dave Kobrenski, the author of Finding the Source, managed to keep me thoroughly entertained by his unpretentious approach to...

Dragons in the Barn by Ennes Higgins is the story of four siblings engrossed in their digital devices. Lola is on her iPad researching global warming, Liam and Toby with the laptop are watching funny cat videos, and Sara, the teenager, is chatting away on...

It's a slow day at the office for Kit Comfort at the Comfort and Company detective agency until Dina Harris walks into her life and offers her an assignment. She wants the company to track down her fiance who has been missing ever since he...

Once again I’ve had the absolute pleasure of reading one of Viki de Lieme’s books for children – delightfully illustrated once more by Maria Burobkina - following the characters of Jacky and Raff as they teach young readers important lessons about the language they use...

A Hop By The Sea by Laurel Lorenzini, illustrated by Amanda Letcher, is an amazing picture book about otherness, friendship, and spending time together. The illustrations are beautiful, sweet, original, and lively. The themes are essential and the story is extremely moving. These are supported...

Luck of the Draw by Diana Tuorto reminds readers that every living creature has a purpose, although sometimes it’s difficult to find that purpose. Luck of the Draw, or Lucky as everyone called him, was bred, born, and raised to be a racehorse. The only...

Jealousy is the Moon (Emotion Series) by Lauren Martin is an educational picture book for young children. If your child has shown signs of jealousy before or if you are worried they may start to develop those feelings as they get older, then this book...

At the Museum is a children’s picture book written and illustrated by George Neeb. This story is about a young boy named Ryan who would rather play video games than go on a trip to the museum with his dad. Feeling bored and grumbling when...