This part fiction novel starts in 1944 with the story of a young boy, whose life is changed forever by the war. The passion and heartfelt sorrow one feels when a war takes away sons to fight a war no one understands or even in...

Freddy Fumple and the Mindmonsters is a fantasy for preteens and children of all ages written by Vegard Svingen. Freddy and his family have left the city and are moving to the country, where his parents have both found jobs. On their way to the...

Polly and the Peanut Pull by Rodo Sofranac is an interesting storybook for children that highlights positive thinking. Peaputts are having fun and playing on a Sunday. Polly and her friends are dancing around what they think is a tree. As they look closer, they...

Wow! I just put down Apprenticed to Anubis, the new book by author Kathrin Bruckmann, and I must say, it was quite a fantastic read! Set in ancient Egypt, the story follows Hori, a young man who has just graduated from medical school. When he...

The Healing Field: A Young Psychiatrist's Battle with His Anorexic Patient, Her Hunger Strike against God, and Their Journey through the Dark Night by Howard E. Richmond MD is a bold and honest account of the narratives and experiences of a patient and a psychiatrist....

Dinner with the Thought Police by Gail Loose is a well-written and thought-provoking story. Arden, 34, enjoys her job as advice columnist and radio show presenter in New York, but her life has been hampered by the effects of her upbringing. Her father is a...

My Journey From a Fatal Disease to Good Health: Fight for Life by Shantanu Saha is an inspiring tale of the author's fight against a fatal disease. At age 25, Shantanu was diagnosed with Adult Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Shantanu had cysts on the kidneys,...

'The Quest of All Ages', Book One of the 'Within the Ocean of Eternal Love' Series, is a beautiful, epic tale written by Maha Devi Li Ra La. Within this timeless fantasy novel, we meet a variety of characters. Heroes, heroines, mermaids and mermen, fairies...

Ever met a creative genius? Read Garage Band and you'll meet two of them. The first is the author, Adam Rabinowitz; the second is his protagonist, Lanthus Trilby. And Lanthus is surrounded by a supporting cast of colourful characters, each of whom is a genius...

In Perpetuity by Mark Andrew Heathcote is a unique, inspirational poetry book about life in its fullness. The book takes you on a poetic journey, ranging in various topics and stemming from the essence of inspiration. The first thing that stood out to me in...

Losing the Plot in LA by Sonia Farnsworth is a chick lit novel. Sylvie is one of those girls that we all hear about – she’s trendy, she’s fun, she’s an LA party girl. The trouble is, Sylvie has so much going on in her...

I can see Colors of Immortality by J.M. Muller becoming the next favorite young adult series. Daniel comes from a very broken family. Most of his life he was unwanted and abused. When he moves in with his grandma, things get slightly better for him....

True Mercy by Idelle Kursman is a riveting and suspenseful thriller about a girl's attempted escape from modern slavery. It was early morning in Chisinau, Moldova and Marina was on her way to the station to catch a train. At the quiet and empty station,...

Agrathias by Conor Nicholl is an epic fantasy with an exciting setting and wonderful themes, and it will appeal greatly to readers who want to read about the fight between forces of good and evil and the high stakes of magic. It has been nine...

Mari Selby's collection, Lightning Strikes Twice, shouts from its pages in a clear and strong voice. The black ink speaks of her trials, that could easily be looked upon by the mind's eye instead as blood red font. Her cancer scarred and lightning struck body...

The White Tower by Michael Wisehart is the first book in The Aldoran Chronicles. In this world, the use of magic is forbidden because the Great Wizard Wars wreaked havoc in Aldoran, yet the ones who judge and persecute wielders of magic use magic themselves...

Sara Flutterbye is a scientist and professor at the university in the big city. She has just moved into the city in Sara Flutterbye and the Spooky Woods by John Hallis. She goes to a little café, Birdie’s, and introduces herself as someone who studies...

Convicted of a federal crime and heading to Federal Prison is a horrific prospect, made even more so when the newly convicted person doesn’t know what to expect, but with the aid of Federal Prison Handbook - The Definitive Guide to Surviving the Federal Bureau...

The Authentic Lover: Reclaiming Love's Beauty and Power is a nonfiction book on Relationships, Gender and Sexuality written by Chris Hakim. Hakim is a long-time student of Buddhism as well as a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. According to the author, loving and...

Unveiled: Raven Daughter, Book One is a young adult fantasy novel written by A.D. Trosper. Jo Collins and her sister, Victoria, sat on either side of their mother's hospital bed, each holding her hand. They knew she was dying, and they were determined to be...