The world of Richard Pacheco’s Perspectives is dark and compelling, much like a thriller movie where we squint to dim our vision rather than expose ourselves to the full impact of the scenes we know will come. The 20 poems in this collection are lean,...

When Stan Foster washed up on the banks of the Hudson River, he had no recollection of jumping from the George Washington Bridge, only of falling and then of being alive. Stan by Richard Wold is the story of his search to rediscover who he...

Poe: Nevermore by author Rachel M. Martens is a fascinating thriller, the first in a six-book series, inspired by the life and writings of Edgar Allan Poe. Elenora Allison Poe is a young aspiring writer for whom life has not been at all easy. The...

In Richard Steinitz’s Kaplan’s Quest, Shmuel Kaplan is a young Israeli academic who has always been haunted by the figure of his great-uncle Samuel Kaplan, for whom he was named. Samuel, a German Jew, was a champion shot-putter and came to Tel Aviv in 1935...

Tilly and Nuella, A Lifetime Odyssey of Friendship by Michael James Stewart is about two friends who meet while working as domestics. Tilly grew up in England, and had endured nothing but violence in an abusive home. Nuella grew up in Ireland, but was reared...

Letters to Loretta From The Radio Shack by Laura Lynn Ashworth is a collection of letters between two childhood friends, Loretta and Sal, during WWII. Through their correspondence, Loretta and Sal slowly blossom into sweethearts as Loretta writes from their hometown of Chicago, Illinois, while...

House of Harwood: A Novella by Olivia Batker Pritzker is a short but very powerful story. The Harwood family has gathered for its traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Granny Harwood is the matriarch and her son, John James, is at the head of the table. Sister Victoria...

Olympian Passion by Andrya Bailey is about Sabrina who has a deep passion for mythology. While she is working to get her degree, she is excited to start her internship at the Fine Arts Museum. The internship is everything she ever wished for. Her new...

The Gardens of Ailana by Edward Fahey takes readers on an uplifting and amazing journey that transcends pain, abuse and a neglected life. It's a story that will teach readers to love, heal and live a richer and more meaningful life. The story helps readers...

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...