Jake and the Purple Unicorn: Jake’s Dreamland by Chris Hardy really brought out the inner child in me. I read this book out loud and found myself enjoying it. Jake goes into his dreamland and there he meets a new friend Gwen; a purple and...

What are you grateful for? Are you grateful for a warm house in which to live, food to eat, water to drink, toys to play with, books to read? There are so many things to be grateful for. I bet you can make a list...

It happened to me, and I am sure it will happen to you and your children. Within two minutes of starting to read Jake and the Biggest Yawn Ever by Chris Hardy, I began to Y-A-W-N. Our puppy friend, Jake, lets out the most enormous...

Mutiny! The War for India (The Thomas Mason Trilogy) by Nigel Seed is the third and final installment of this author’s wonderful trilogy that focuses on the Mason brothers and their sojourns in India and Crimea for both the British East India Company and the...

Soul of Anesidora is the second book in The Sorcerer’s Guide Series by L. Scott Clark. In Path of the Phoenix, you became witness to the reawakening of magic as the protagonist Jet Black took possession of a magical book that seems to have a...

When the fugitive Detective Jessica Foster has been hunting is arrested, you can be sure she will travel three states away to pick him up. The Detail by Dana Wayne takes you down the path as Jessica struggles with the attraction she has for her...

Plague of Flies: Revolt of the Spirits, 1846 is a work of fiction in the historical, cultural, and fantasy subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience and was penned by author Laurel Anne Hill. As the title suggests, we find ourselves in...

The Last Angel To Fall by Brian G. Walsh is a speculative urban novel and the first book in the bold new Jubal Stone series. Diplomatic Security Service agent Jubal Stone, a desolate, cynical, and flawed protagonist with a sullied reputation, has been tasked with...

Eight inches of snow fell on the Callahan Farm overnight. Rosie the truck wanted to play with her friends in it. Unfortunately, they expected a storm the following night, and Farmer Jack enlisted the help of everyone to prepare for it. Rosie wasn’t happy, but...

Shapeless Summers is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama subgenre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Hayden Thompson. The book follows a middle-aged former sea captain, William Greenwood, as he leaves England behind and reinvents himself...

Last At Bat: Small Town Big Secrets by Mark Donahue is a remarkable story of the human spirit in its capacity to beat tremendous odds. The story opens with the crash of a passenger airplane where baseball star Dylan Michael is among the passengers. The...

It was one of those days at the park for Scoochie and Skiddles. The children had fun on the swing set and monkey bars. They also met up with friends. One of the new friends asked their parents’ whereabouts, and Scoochie pointed to them sitting...

The Unbelievable Believable More Tales from the Baron is a poetry collection penned by Billy J. Barnum. The book opens with the poem "My Bleeding Heart". It's about the harsh realities of the world and showcases how expecting help from the so-called leaders is a...

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....

Grief: It's NOT Supposed To Be OK! by Ron Skinner and Jeff Kirk is a non-fiction self-help guide for readers who are navigating some of life's most heartbreaking moments, those who are looking ahead in preparation for the inevitable, and those who are trying to...

Isaiah and the Orchestra of Sounds is a story based on a real condition. Tinnitus occurs when you hear a ringing or similar tone in one or both ears. At first, Isaiah hears music in his ears, like a full orchestra. When the problem begins...

The Swords of Blood and Gold by J. C. R. Paulino casts its spell of mysticism over a broad horizon of adventure, anchored around two swords of incredible power. These immortal tools have traversed centuries, wielding death and destruction on their journey to sustain one...

Daughter of the Boricua: Songs of the Boricua is the second in the series by Olivia Castillo. When Moctezuma was dying, he cursed Hernan Cortes and his next generation of daughters. Moctezuma had no idea his daughter and her future generations would be caught up...

Walter Stephen Geeding’s Endless Times–Volume One: The Path of Kokopelli is an adventure and science fiction novel set in the south of the United States. Jim and Jack have been lifelong friends. One day, they find a secluded cabin full of gold and try to...

Young Explorers Nature Journal: Observing Activities for Exploring Nature Outdoors by Stephen Nett is an outdoor guide for young children from grades K through 3. It contains a message and tips for teachers and parents, helping them to guide young learners through what is sure...