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...

Stress - it's something all of us struggle with. There's plenty of advice on how to handle it, work with it, combat it, and deal with it. However, most of this advice comes in long, dull books that are heavy on medical and psychological terms....

Shopping Brake: Proven Tips to Stop Shopping Wrong, and Start Shopping Right for a Wardrobe You Love by Lisa Deerwood is one of the best books I have read on shopping smart and saving money. It doesn’t only provide tips on shopping but serves as...

Undercover Debutante: The Search for my Birth Parents and a Bald Husband by Charlotte Laws is the recounting of the author’s days as a young woman as she tried to find out who were her biological parents and what transpired in her life moving forward....

In Alex Dotson: Secrets of a Small Town, author Alexis Bloomer weaves a compelling mystery around kidnappings occurring in the small town of South Bend, Texas. Alex Dotson has returned to her hometown -- after putting a stalker in jail and writing an article that...

Living in the Family Blender: 10 Principles of a Successful Blended Family by Clark Rich Burbidge and Leah Dee Burbidge is an insightful book that sheds light on the challenges of raising a family, especially if they are in a complex family situation. The book...

Harness The Power Within: Unleash your Inner Strength with Faith, Patience, and a Positive Mind by Aditi Agarwal is an insightful and uplifting guide that gives techniques and tools to improve life, unleash inner strength, and find inner peace and true happiness. There are many...

Heaven is Within You: Reflections from a Beachcomber's Mind by Steve Kenyon is a fascinating little book. For two years author Steve Kenyon lived with his wife on Australia’s Bedarra Island, across the bay from artist and philosopher Noel Wood (the beachcomber). Heaven is Within...

Come Alive: Live a Life with More Meaning and Joy by Yu Dan Shi is an inspirational, motivational book with a powerful message for contemporary readers. In this book, the author shares her journey towards finding joy, meaning, and happiness. Born in a poor village...

“Hey, Steve! Why are you rolling that ball of poo?” different animals ask Steve in the adorable book, Steve the Dung Beetle on a Roll by Susan R. Stoltz. This line is repeated throughout the book, rewritten in different ways, making the information fun and...

True Course: Lessons from a Life Aloft by Brigid Johnson is the story of a woman who yearned to fly and when she did, she had the experience of a lifetime. Brigid Johnson grew up in a small town where opportunities were few and far...

Walker's Key by Frank Haddleton is a familial drama where a man is trying to discover who could have murdered his father. Darby Walker is a ferry service owner in St. Petersburg, Florida. His business was going well and he was content with his life....

Meet Zee Zee and her brother Juice in The Miss Adventures of Zee Zee: Volume 1 - To Judge a Dragon by Chris Cadle. Zee Zee was a dreamer and when she dozed off she always went into a new world. Zee Zee dreamed she...

Below the Moon (The 8th Island Trilogy, Book 2, a Novel) by Alexis Marie Chute is a young adult epic fantasy story that would appeal most to an audience of young adults who enjoy fantasy and those who have had their lives impacted by cancer....

Negativity is not around us, it is inside us. They Never Saw You Coming: 6 Steps to a Self-Metamorphosis by Sandy Sahota is a guide that gives readers 6 steps to get rid of the negativity in their lives and make a positive transformation. It...

Does your child love adventure? Do they look forward to exploring something different every day? Well, they have a partner in Tre. Sit down with your child and learn about Tre in this colorful illustrated children's book, Tre Goes Swimming: The Adventures of a Little...

Immigrant Soldier: The Story of a Ritchie Boy by K. Lang-Slattery is a coming-of-age story with a powerful historical setting against the backdrop of a world ravaged by war. In this historical novel, a young German Jew flees Germany after witnessing the arrest of his...

When you don’t have time for a really long novel, but need a story that captures your interest quickly and holds it to the last page, pick up a copy of The Master of Ships by Naomi Finley. Honestly, this Canada-based writer with an affinity...

I was surprised when I found out that The Senator’s Son is Charles Oldham’s first book. His reconstruction of a century-old cold case is so wide-ranging that it can be compared to the work of a seasoned historian. The Senator’s Son is what every historical...

Meet Sylvander, the wealthy and highly respected fox in Foxville in the story Sylvander Finds A Gift of True Happiness by Rispba McCray-Garrison. Sylvander is handsome and strong and is on the lookout for happiness. Sylvander feels empty deep inside and he does not see...