When the Light Goes Out is an apocalyptic thriller novel written by Shawn Bartek. Ami’s life had changed forever when her dad died. It had been several months now since that awful evening, and her mom’s apparent break with reality had, if anything, worsened. Ami...

Little Goat on the Prairie is written by Chad Edwards and illustrated by Julijana Mijailovic, and tells the story of a young Prairie Goat named Billie. Every day he looks out over the fence to the horizon and wonders what wonderful world lies there. He...

In Katie Lewington’s Here Comes the Sun, the collection focuses on one summer of traveling that the author embarked upon. As readers we can guess a bit at the exact locations, with the only hints being the use of the words “Euro” and “Europe.” Although...

I knew And Nothing but the Tooth: Still More Humorous (and Sometimes Touching) Tales from a Globe-Trotting Dentist's Storied Life by Dr. Carroll James was going to be interesting with a title like that. I was not disappointed. James has filled yet another book with...

Over the Next Horizon: In Retrospect is a nonfiction memoir, which includes a collection of short fiction and nonfiction articles, written by Brian D. Ratty. Ratty is a published nonfiction and fiction author with a special interest in history; he’s also a retired media executive,...

Even though she grew up in New York and had lived in England for some years, Shantila feels very much at home on her second trip to the spiritually and historically rich country of India. She's in India for two reasons: to promote her book...

Raising the Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture by Lisa Boucher is a very useful tool for readers struggling with alcohol addiction, a book that brings together stories and lessons from women, young and old —grandmothers, career professionals, and young moms — who...

Chicanery in the Charente (Catherine Patterson Mysteries) by GM Haley is an intriguing murder mystery. Catherine and her husband Karl run a charming chambre d'hotes in a small village in the southwest of France. The tourist season is almost over, and Catherine is happy to...

We are our own worst critics. How often have we heard that phrase? And yet it is so true. It’s hard not to find fault with ourselves, to overcome whatever deficiencies we believe we have. For example, Sparkle has a problem with her size. She’s...

Lady of the Wye is a cozy murder mystery written by Frances Powell. Chief Inspector Cameron Fergus and his wife, Helen, were enjoying a summer’s afternoon picnic on the banks of the River Wye, when their tranquility was shattered by the startling vision before them....

Caroline and the Gilded Gauntlet, by B.B. Morgan, is a fast-paced adventure about standing up for yourself, even if it means forsaking the world you once knew. Caroline Eversole is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, who longs for freedom. One day, while visiting her...

Dealing with the Devil is the first book in The Earthwalker Trilogy, written by Jennifer Siddoway. While visiting her comatose Romani mother in hospital, Wynnona (Wynn) Hendricks catches a glimpse of a handsome stranger in the lobby, staring back at her. Back at home, Wynn...

Chasing the Chalice, by Laura Charlotte Berlin, is a chapbook that entices you into a dream filled with happiness, sorrow, and mischief. Each poem seems to open a rift between reality and fiction. The words invite you to stay for a while, however long you’ve...

Xalien the Purple Alien: Xalien Goes to School by Michelle Path is an adorable book for kids in grades K-3. Xalien is a friendly girl alien who visits Jessica and her friends and accompanies them to school. Xalien isn’t used to riding on a school...

Oscar the Orange Octopus by RT Errill revolves around the charming octopus, Oscar, who introduces himself to readers by saying that although he has eight arms and no legs, he is sad that he does not have fingers and toes. He finds his way around...

Blood of the Stone Prince: One Beauty, Three Beasts by M.J. Neary is an interesting historical story with the feel of old time romanticism. In a tale told in a lovely and engrossing narrative voice, the reader follows the life of three sophisticated characters who...

The poetry collection Eat the Young by poet Kurtis Matthew Russell immerses you in emotion and unfiltered thoughts on a range of topics, from imaginary pets to drug use. It triggers responses of all shapes and kinds. It is not paint by the numbers poetry;...

Pebbles in the Water by Mandar Naik is a series of short stories that reveal an element of realism associated with humanity. The book consists of four stories. The Third Companion is about a woman who just found out that her dead husband had an...

Skeleton in the Closet and Other Scary Stories, by Russell J. Dorn, is a collection of horror stories that reveal the monsters waiting in the dark, hoping to catch a glimpse of the children they’ll feast on. Each story contains a dark twist that plunges...

Everyone loves a special holiday, a time when one can invite a few friends around, prepare some delicious eats, and settle down to watch the parade on television. One is not supposed to sneak off and eat everything ... everything? Yep, everything. In Feast for...