Who doesn’t like dessert? But does anyone consider that food, especially dessert food, has a character all of its own. Food character includes “the essence of flavors and the perception of tastes.” Desserts are more than just a sweet ending; it is a “symphony of...

Sometimes a single event can change the course of history. Author Matthew William Frend explores just such a possibility in a future world that enjoys peace, stability and prosperity. The government of the new era bases its cornerstone philosophies on lessons from the past and...

How Olly Met His New Family by Silviya Rankova is the cutest story about Danny and his family getting a new cat as their family pet. Danny was somewhat confused at first about being around a new pet that would share his home, but he...

I Know You by Heart: Navigating the Dementia Journey by Angie Swetland is both an informative and inspirational book that explores Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia from an angle I have not read in any related books. Using stories, practical examples, and real-life situations, the author...

Children are more perceptive than we credit them for. Such was the case of Irene, an almost 10-year-old girl who had a beautiful family. Her parents were in love, and she had her companion, a teddy bear. Suddenly, her parents would fight endlessly within earshot...

Athena in the Rathole by Demi K is a memoir that is culturally rich and that will stir the thoughts and emotions of readers. It begins with a reference to the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, a humorous movie that is supposed to portray...

Have you ever had hiccups? In Mouse Adventures: Home is Where the Heart is by K.C. Murphy, it is not a human with the hiccups but a mouse. He tries desperately to get rid of them while trying to avoid being detected. He scurries around...

Women, We're Only Old Once by Bertha D. Cooper is the ultimate self-help guide to growing old gracefully. In this wonderfully dynamic book, the author throws out all the cliched ideas about what it means to grow old, replacing it with commonsense, inspirational ones that...

Eoin N. Andrews knows how to take you by surprise. His novel Survivability Report has all the makings of an exciting military action story, where Sean, the main character, is a military contractor. Along with other seasoned servicemen, Sean works for a British contracting firm....

The Ping-Pong Champion of Chinatown by James Hanna is a hoot and a half. What makes it so fabulous is the character/narrator—Gertie McDowell, 23, of Turkey Roost, Kentucky. The narrative consists of a group of her journal “scribblings,” and Gertie belongs in the top list...

Floating in the Neversink by Andrea Simon is an extraordinary novel. In the summer of 1955, nine-year-old Amanda Gerber has to say goodbye to her best friend, Francine. She travels from Brooklyn to deep within the Catskill Mountains, where Grandma Sarah lives. Although she is...

Clear your schedule and grab a tissue; Susan Antony's It Happened on Thunder Road is tear-inducing and full of emotion. Emmy has just returned home to Moncks Corner from a summer with her dad in New Jersey, but everything has changed. It's bad enough her...

Myrtle's Closet by authors Kareem Wade and Mandy Wade is a gripping tale of love and sacrifice set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. It's the year 1910. While rummaging through the artifacts of her recently deceased mother Myrtle Polk, Sarah Polk comes...

For young readers who love adventures, Beyond the Birch by Torina Kingsley is a book they cannot stop reading. It tells the story of Macy, a young girl who has a problem to solve. Strange things have started to happen in her house: she discovers...

Stories of ex-pats are popular themes in romantic films and novels. What makes Sara Verrall’s Dream It, Do It ... Why Not? special is that it is a real-life account. This makes it even more interesting than merely romantic. Following your heart often starts with...

The Courage of a Butterfly by Edmond E. Frank had me thinking about my life, about my purpose, and the hard reality that stares at me defiantly and that I often ignore, pretending to be who others want me to be — a fake, a...

If you are a parent who has just found out their child has Down Syndrome, you will find 31 Days of Down Syndrome an invaluable help. Maybe you know someone who has a family member that is differently abled, and this book will give you...

A powerful renegade information gathering unit is determined to maintain everyone's rights to technology in the thrilling The Enigma Threat: The Enigma Series Book 12 by Charles V. Breakfield and Rox Burkey. When the Cyber police CESPOOL commandeer and destroy R-Group's supercomputer, ICABOD, they arrest...

Takara Shining: The Binding by Tony DiVincenzo is an urban fantasy with a unique, compelling voice. The reader is introduced to the people of Ligo, who experience the Takara Shining every fifty years. It is a unique event in which the moons of Ligo align...

Psalm Hymns: Volume Five, Psalms 107-150 by L. L. Larkins is a spiritual and musical treasure trove that concludes the Old Testament wisdom literature collection. In this volume, the author presents Psalms of celebration, an adaptation of the Psalms suitable for various occasions — personal...