In A Lie Called the Present by Jim Van de Erve, the author has taken a subject that haunts families, especially parents, as they get older. It was very enlightening and intriguing as to how children will treat their parents in old age. There are...

STIGMA: Through the Eyes of a Bipolar Artist is a work of non-fiction in the social issues, art, and self-help subgenres. Written and created by author and artist David A Feingold, it is suitable for audiences from all backgrounds to explore. In this enthralling and...

Debra Chapoton's 35 Lessons From the Book of Psalms examines a number of well-known and beloved psalms from the Bible. Beginning with the 23rd Psalm and a listing of Messianic prophecies found in the Book of Psalms concerning Jesus, the author opens up a treasure...

A whimsical and delightful story with practical lessons for all readers, Rowan and the Road to Yet! A Growth Mindset Fairy Tale by Courtney Gonzales follows the story of a girl who learns how to overcome doubt and celebrate the steps she experiences before achieving...

Songs From the Heart by YS Reffitt follows the story of Rayna as she tries to live her life on her terms. Rayna is not your typical girl; she has heart disease, and she frequently battles depression. While this has made her mother a little...

In Waltzing With The Wind by James P. Usavage, Raleigh Stover lives a humdrum life. Apart from owning a movie memorabilia store, Raleigh has an office job where he is very much appreciated by his boss, Ned. After securing himself a well-earned holiday on a...

Stranger on the Shore is a mystery by William J. Borak. A woman’s body is found on the Brooklyn side of the East River by two boys. They see a woman with her dog and call for help. The woman ignores them and just walks...

In the True Republic, the last Whisp is being hunted. Invisible to the naked eye, a spark of electricity can momentarily make them visible. The song of the Thresholds is calling. This gateway could be her only chance to escape to another realm and possibly...

Abigail Trammell runs a boarding house in the small Appalachian village of Drovers Gap. One day, the mysterious Wendl VonTrier became her tenant. Wendl is a púca sent by Godmother Wandalena from Trier Abbey to bring Sister Gobnait from the human world, also known as...

A Crack in the World is a work of fiction in the fantasy, speculative, and metaphysical adventure subgenres, and it forms the first novel of the Injira book series. Penned by author Deborah L. Rhodes, it is best suited to the general adult reading audience....

As D.L. Rhodes notes, speculative fiction is a mixed bag of genres that includes but is not limited to horror, science fiction, fantasy, magic, and just plain weird and otherwise unidentifiable themes. In The Woods, Dark & Deep is all that and more. For older...

For a long time, sirens have been described as irresistible seductresses who prey on men's weaknesses. The word "bitch" evokes similar connotations to vilify women who refuse to succumb to the will of men. Poet Senai Asar seeks to invalidate these negative and often misogynistic...

Ghost of the Gray, a novel by J. Jones, takes us to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in the middle of the New Mexican desert, where radioactive waste was disposed of regularly. The facility had seen its share of mishaps, including frequent ceiling collapses and...

Imitation is apparently the highest form of flattery, but it can also be very annoying. Aleah Jean who goes by the name, A.J., is having problems with a copy-catter called Brooklyn. The problem started at the beginning of third grade. Brooklyn copies everything A.J. says,...

Fourmi the Ant is a charming children's picture book written and illustrated by Akshita Kakumanu. It tells the story of an ant named Fourmi, who is having problems passing at ant school and becoming an adult. Worried, his mother Hormiga brings him to Dr. Terapeut...

Secrets of the Universe by Ronald Geobey is a science fiction novel and the third book in the Kiranis series, preceded by book one, Gods of Kiranis, and, book two, Pawns of the Prophet. In this installment, a group of young time travelers called Si...

Carrying the Dead by Juliet Rose is a story of loss, acceptance, and moving on. Hannah Moore’s life changes six months after she miscarries. A terrible accident results in the death of an innocent motorcyclist, and Hannah cannot forgive herself. Getting help from a mental...

Do you like gingerbread? I do. Especially with icing and all kinds of sweet treats on top. How about an entire house made of gingerbread? Sounds good. Somehow I don’t think it would last long; you can’t really have a house and eat it too,...

Shielding the Tiny Target by Deena Alexander is a good addition to the LIS lineup. The story introduces readers to a widowed mother, Ava, and her toddler, Missy. From the start, this book kicks off with a bang, and the action keeps going! When an...

Melodies of the Mind is a book of poetry by Rabia Tanveer. In Tanveer’s dedication, she explains her purpose for publishing it, dedicating it to those of us who need inspiration and encouragement. Themes of love, loss, self-worth, happiness, and pain are described throughout its...