Gold Rush is the second novel in The William Stewart Saga by Peter Clarke. William wants to try his luck and this time he has to leave the Lady Grace and the safety it provides. His next stop is Australia, the land that promises gold...

Are you brave? Can you do anything you set your heart to do? Even when you’re awake and the others are teasing and bullying you? Nino is a platypus and he wants to believe he’s the bravest in Animalandia. Well, he is in his dreams....

There’s nothing prettier than a colorful rainbow after a storm. But when a wicked witch flies into the rainbow and breaks her nose, her anger takes away the beauty, one color at a time. Sabrina doesn’t want to lose all the colors. She has a...

Many of us are fond of specific novels from the 18th and 19th centuries: Jane Austen’s Emma, Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist, Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and many others. We delve into the plot, the setting, and the era with ease, expecting to...

Did you know gnomes are magical? In fact, it is believed that “gnomes bring a touch of magic to any garden they live in.” So why would someone throw away a gnome garden ornament? Margaret lived alone and spent most of her time tending her...

After seven years, Jared Loper finally was a free man, and the only thing on his mind is seeing his daughter Meredith. He knows that he needs to get back on his feet and find a job, but nobody is anxious to hire an ex-con....

Marmaduke the Mole and his wife are expecting a child. They want a bigger home. In fact, they want many children and they want all their children to have their own rooms. Marmaduke the Mole decides he must get a job so he can afford...

Only a few 4-letter words with “u” in them conjure up more visuals than the word “cult.” And how accurate are those visuals, most of which are based on what we read in newspapers and online? T.O. Paine subtly explores the perceptions we have of...

Have you ever heard of The Equus Addictus gene? Perhaps you have inherited it, too? Equine conduit Esta G. Bernstein admits to having inherited the Equus Addictus gene. She’s obsessed with horses and has a remarkable, special bond with this noble creature. Some people may...

Goin' Through the Motions: Last Renderin's from a Quester and Rounder by Moony McNelly is the story of John Shields, a war veteran whose memories of conflict and his childhood continue to haunt him. His father played a huge role in shaping his future and...

Finding Charli is a work of fiction in the visionary, mystery, and magical realism subgenres, and it serves as the fourth installment in the Lake Scugog Mysteries series. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Maighread MacKay. In...

Carbon Under Pressure by Meg Heart is a book based on real events. This emotional and moving story begins with Rose being awoken by her sixteen-year-old daughter’s sobs and tears. Rose was taken by surprise at her daughter's emotional breakdown as she was always cheerful....

Trouble at the Monster Zoo by Kristina Rowlands is an amusing and adventurous picture book for young children. Follow Felix the fossil monster and his best friend Gasper as they embark on an adventure to find Monster Meadow, a magical place that is said not...

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...

From One Age to Another by L. Zieanna is a poetry collection of poems penned over a span of fifty years. The book is divided into two parts; The Early Poems and The Later Poems. The Early Poems segment covers poems written between 1968 and...

Dead Blood City is the first novel in the Saoirse Reilly series by Jo Denning. An urban fantasy of the finest quality, the novel follows Detective Saoirse Reilly's struggles with her past as she faces her present. The guilt of killing a man while on...

This book is about self-love, maintaining high self-esteem, and gaining self-confidence. The Awkward Avocado presents us with an avocado and its unique way of being. With the help of this amusing character, C.J. Zachary explains that it is normal to be different from our friends....

The Crooked Forest: Legacy of the Holey Stone is an adventure fantasy novella by Joni Franks. Containing illustrations drawn by Ayin Visitacion, the book follows Willow, a little girl in search of her mother. Grief-stricken and heartbroken after losing her mother in a terrible storm...

Finding a good job can take a lot of effort. But our options are endless. What we need is a little time, patience, and perspective. Thanks to technological advances, there are many new job opportunities. That’s why networking is more indispensable than ever. Your GPS...

The Apple King by Barbara Anne King is a historical fiction novel about an immigrant who had to make a tough decision just when things were going well for him. The story begins in 1880 when Nikola Markovich leaves Croatia for a better future in...