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...

Nightflower of Comanche Mound by Katlyn Bates is a coming-of-age story with a distinctly different flavor. Charley Kensey is sixteen and, with her father no longer part of the family, is vainly searching for familial connection and her place in the world. She invites herself...

In Why Americans Have It All Wrong: An Alternative Way to Find Happiness, author David Rosenfield urges readers to consider exchanging their current lifestyle for one that is more enjoyable and satisfying. He starts by writing about the widespread dissatisfaction that many Americans have with...

Maegen Lara’s Life Skills for Teens Toolkit is an empowering guide for teens in developing essential life skills. The book covers many topics, from mastering a growth mindset and emotional intelligence to navigating financial literacy, cyber safety, and building healthy relationships. Lara uses a friendly...

Brown Mule 7 by Mike Toyne is based on the letters home that were written by Mike’s brother, Leon Toyne, while he served in Vietnam during the war. Most of the letters are written to his grandparents, and some to his parents, and describe day-to-day...

The Magic of Children: Reminders for a Happy Life by Jeanne Holmberg is a heartwarming children's picture book that celebrates the invaluable lessons adults can learn from children. While parents and guardians have the responsibility to nurture and raise kids to be kind and loving...

In his memoir Frightened Pilgrim, James O. Mallon recounts his life journey from Northern Ireland to America, detailing personal and professional experiences across decades. Born in County Armagh, Mallon grew up in a rural Catholic community marked by financial hardship and familial tragedies, including a...

It’s the year 1866 and a ship named the General Grant is on its way from Australia to London with a cargo of gold, a lot of gold. Running into very bad weather, the General Grant is wrecked on an island off the coast of...

Circumcision: How an Ancient Ritual Became a Questionable Surgery by Kenneth S. Lipman investigates the historical, cultural, religious, and medical dimensions of circumcision. He brings up the foreskin's anatomical role in protection, lubrication, and sexual sensitivity, speaking on its importance in male genital health. Lipman...

Noah Zark: What Do You Do When Your House Is a Zoo? by Susan Polk Van Dusen is a delightful rhyming picture book for young readers who love animals. Like many young children, Noah prefers animal friends to human ones. Unlike most children, though, his...

The Duck Who Couldn't Swim by Lee Porter is a children's picture book that follows the adventures of a young duckling who struggles to swim. Marigold has everything she could have wished for as a young duck -- a loving family and a home near...

Soap Opera Digest by Stacy Thowe is the story of a woman whose past has cocooned her into believing that her best days were in the past and how that has affected her present life and relationships. Twenty-five years ago, Julia Melrose experienced the kind...

The Legend of Valentine by Sheldon Collins follows Valentine Romanus, a Roman soldier in 3rd-century Rome, who saves an empress during a raid. Pining over a prior love, Valentine sleeps with a married noblewoman with connections to power players like General Claudius. He also forms...

Anxiety, stress, and depression plague modern society. We struggle to find true friends despite the opportunities offered by social media. We often feel lonely, isolated, and misunderstood. The lavish lifestyles advertised on TV and the internet are not affordable for everyone. As a result, we...

Alpha Beta Gamma by Malabika Ray follows Srija, known as Sri, a physics student who becomes embroiled in the murder investigation of two professors, Reza and Helena, both killed under extraordinary circumstances. Sri is approached by Neil Basu, a police officer with a possible connection...

For Our Friends the Animals by Robert Echols is a thought-provoking read that emphasizes the reverence for all life. The author draws from the biblical teachings of Jesus Christ and the philosophy of reverence for life by Albert Schweitzer. The book aims to inspire readers...