Polly the Polecat by K.A. Mulenga is about an African skunk named Polly who can’t help letting out an unpleasant odor. She tries and tries but no matter what, she still can’t stop that awful smell. Whenever her friends or family are around, they always...

Hole In the Rock by Rebecca Bischoff is a wonderfully unique coming-of-age story. Twelve-year-old Lizza Crapo is an animal lover, whose father has just started a taxidermy business. Lizza is not too happy about seeing all the stuffed dead creatures in her dad's shop and...

Lou the Poo, written by Gasper, is a funny picture book for young children. One day a boy eats lots of yummy candy, but soon starts to feel something strange happening in his tummy. The boy knows exactly what he has to do; he needs...

Secrets the Walkers Keep by J. Morgan Michaels is the first book in the Casters of Magic series. After his mother’s death, Manhattan “Hat” Walker is no longer himself. Whereas he had previously spent time with his large family weekly, if not more frequently, he...

Penny the Red Panda, written by Peter Wynn and illustrated by Aisyatur Rosyadah, is a delightful picture book describing the yearning of Penny, a red panda, to go out to play. However, her mother insists that she finish her chores first. After making her bed,...

Steal the Moon is the second novel in the Crossing Stars Duet series by Venessa Kimball. What will you do when you find a love worth fighting for? Would you leave the love behind to save yourself, or would you fight until your last breath?...

Beyond The Blueprint by Angela K. Parker is a second chance, ex-friends-to-lovers romance that follows Logan and Chris, two people who grew up as best friends before Chris said he wanted more. Now, years later, Logan is working for her father’s company, making a name...

A little boy loves his light. It makes him feel safe, both day and night. It makes him feel warm when it shines so bright and gives Mom and Dad a means to see him in the dark after he’s asleep. It’s not unusual to...

Rocky the Respectful Raccoon and His Red Sunglasses is a children’s picture book by Janet H. Councilman. Rocky the Raccoon lives in Old Oak Woods with other animals. He’s one of the most liked critters because he’s very well mannered, always punctual, caring, and generous....

Elaine The Elephant is a story about a little elephant. Actually, she is even kind of small for an elephant, but she has a willingness to do all kinds of activities and loves learning to do new things. Because she is small, there are tasks...

Marriage, loss, and separation are well-defined in Peter A. Friedrichs’ And the Stars Kept Watch. Something precious has been building in the life of an ordinary family, but it all deteriorates after an unexpected tragedy. It becomes the moving personal story of grieving, anger, blame,...

Bellies to the Sky: A Bedtime Breathwork Book by Colleen Canning is a children’s picture book for readers around the 3- to 6-year-old range. It is aimed at bedtime as we see pictures of animals and their offspring getting ready for sleep. It focuses on...

Jake the Road Dawg shows responsibility, looking for all that is beautiful and magical even in what might otherwise be scary, sharing music to make people happy, but most importantly, learning that life is about friendship and family. Jake, a shelter pup, a mixed breed...

Rise of the Oathbreakers by David (D.B.) McCrea is a true crime story detailing just how bad policing can be in the USA. We’re all aware of some of the recent stories about law enforcement, but this book will open your eyes even further. This...

For new public speakers and experienced public speakers alike, Glenn Gibson’s Before the Mic: How to Compose Meaningful, Memorable, and Motivational Presentations is both informative and enjoyable to read. He uses composing music throughout the book as an analogy to connect with his audience,...

When Does the Sorrow End by Victor Grant is the story of Pat Matley, a young man who chases after his dreams and hopes. In a beautiful combination of thriller and coming-of-age story, Pat leaves New York City behind to get away from the loneliness....

Syvila Weatherford’s Blessings From The Four Winds is a fictional historical romance adventure inspired by the life of a real person, the author’s great-grandfather. With some creative license taken in naming characters, towns, and places to connect real events, you get a plot that is...

From Under the Sun by Kordel Lentine is one of the most inspiring pieces of science fiction I have read in a long time. Our story begins with Terrance Brown being bullied but that does not make his day any harder. On his way home...

Geribo, The Shelter Cat by Claire Eckard is an adorable children's book about a cat named Geribo. Unfortunately for Geribo, he lives at an animal shelter and hasn't found his forever home yet but he desperately wishes to find one. Geribo often feels sad because...

Don't Bite the Doctor, by the award-winning Ellen Fannon, is a warm, funny, insightful Christian romance against the backdrop of vets and pets. The main character Jill Bennet is a veterinarian, but sometimes she finds the owners of the pets in need of treatment too....