Ferald is a children's adventure picture book written and illustrated by Keith Williams. The story follows Ferald the Ferret as he embarks on a new adventure through the woods of Woodzley. One sunny morning, Ferald decides to take a different route from the one he...

Fantasy books have to be pretty good to hold my attention, and I have to say, My Sparkling Misfortune: Book One of The Lakeland Knight Series, is just such a book. From the very first sentence to the last page, this short book held my...

Would you sell your newborn baby for money to supply your alcohol addiction? That’s exactly what Jack Kelly does in Delia Latham’s book "Goldeneyes". Jack didn’t want kids, but his wife did. So after hearing a fellow worker talking about he and his wife losing...

Yesterday Again, a Christian romance by Delia Latham, spins a story of love and loss: a whirlwind romance and wedding in beautiful Yosemite Park, a husband who disappears the morning after, and a heroine who must deal with her grief and then move on with...

“A Murder on Mardi Gras” by Jake Jasper is a fast-paced ride through the underworld of New Orleans. Jake Jasper, a fallen alcoholic writer, attempts to restore his former glory by writing an article about Mardi Gras. On assignment, he enlists the services of his...

To Have a Family by Leigh Michaels speaks about the importance of family in one's life. It emphasizes the true value and role of family and how important family is to groom and nurture each one of us. Samantha Jenkins lives in a children's home....

Oh Brother!: A Nico and Tugger Tale by Kimberly Sentek is a delightful storybook for children that revolves around Nico and Tugger, two dogs. Nico was the only dog in the house till Tugger was brought home. Nico thought Tugger acted like a baby. He...

Grumble and Tumble: A Nico and Tugger Tale by Kimberly Sentek is a delightful story of two dogs and how they look at the world. Tugger wants Nico to wake up and play with him but Nico wants to stay in bed. He has already...

Bunnies Are a Lot Like You and Me is a children’s educational animal picture book written by Christina Graham. Graham thinks that bunnies are really special and the reason is bound to surprise her readers. Mostly, they’ll see the soft, floppy ears and little twitchy...

The story is set against the backdrop of the 1920s, with social upheavals becoming the order of the day and the KKK gathering a wide following, characterized by lynching and mob justice. It’s a time like no other, with Wall Street manipulating to determine who...

A Year Lost, A Life Gained: Fighting Breast Cancer with Wit, Humor, Friends and a Perky Poodle is an inspirational, entertaining, and informative personal memoir by Suzanne Dalton. I’ve known of women who died from or survived breast cancer, but I never knew the details...

Alabama Oh: Artist, Dandelion Dreamer, and Independent Girl by Andi Cann,‎ with illustrations by Micaela Stefano, follows the story of a young girl, vivid with life and enchanted by flowers and color, and her struggle in a bland, colorless town. Alabama Oh - her name,...

Anne by Zarina Macha is one of the best coming of age stories for young adults that I’ve read. Why? Because it addresses so many of the topics currently of major interest and importance to teens, i.e. gender issues and concerns about opening up to...

Around Midnight is a work of fiction and interpersonal drama written for young adults, and was penned by author Zarina Macha. Centered around important social themes of self-esteem, first relationships and the dangerous world of emotional manipulation, this is an inspiring and often heart-wrenching tale...

Retta Brooks is a fifteen-year-old starting actual school for the first time in her life. Her mother, being a paranoid worrier, homeschooled her until Retta finally convinced her mother to let her attend high school like a regular kid. The more she tries to fit...

Manchuria was a region of northeastern China that had long been the subject of territorial disputes and wars. China, Russia, and even Japan had, at times, imposed their wills on this giant portion of the Asian continent. In Special District: Harbin by Tim Stickel, we...

Amadeo Modigliani established himself as a highly skilled artist. His creations adorned the halls of notable individuals, and his skills were recognized by all those who regarded themselves as experts in European art. But beneath the breathtaking artwork was a man battling too many health...

Join an exciting time-traveling martial arts adventure with Phoebe An Lee's Shaman Punk Princess. Born into a noble warrior family of shamans, Ling Jinlei is a young martial artist known for her Flying Crane fighting style. However, after a shocking betrayal, Jinlei's village is attacked...

Judith Desjardins begins her book by sharing a dream or perhaps a nightmare. She was in her 50s and felt her life was stagnant. After an honest talk with herself, she began to reform. The use of personal experiences makes this a must read...

Tribulation Point by Ricci Lane reminds us that, ”Sometimes Just Making It Through Another Day Isn't Always Easy.” This is the story of Precious Evergreen, named for the orphanage where she was raised, and her son James Anthony Blackmon. Abandoned at birth on the steps...