Horace is a horsefly and he’s not feeling very well. But he still wants to greet his friends: the horse, the cow, the bird, the duck, and so many others. He likes to listen to the sounds each animal makes, like the ‘moo’ of the...

Crow From the Shadow by Olaolu Ogunyemi is a must-read picture book for every child. It contains valuable and inspiring life lessons and will empower children to believe in themselves, identify, and overcome their negative thoughts. It tells the story of Crow, a bright bird...

The Way of the River: Kellandale Wood (Book One) by Shan L. Spyker is surefooted in its message with a plot that will endear itself not only to young readers but to adults as well. Siblings Elinora Wolton, 15, and her younger sister, Tillie, 14,...

The Happy Clam is a motivational self-help book/memoir written by Rosemary A. Schmidt. Schmidt draws from her own life and uses personal anecdotes to convey lessons on various aspects of the human condition to help people lead happy and fulfilling lives. The author also cites...

Above the Veil is a collection of poetry and lyrical short prose. It is aimed at the mature reading audience and was penned by Henry White II. The book is a collection of poetry composed over a long period in which the poet reflects on...

Morris by Art Isaacs is a family saga that transcends the generation of its origins and weaves through the tightly knit, multicolored tapestry of family. The book is written in a series of first-person narratives and, while intended to reflect continuity in a family journal,...

There is something special about the bond that exists between a dog and its owner. The love that’s shared lasts forever and there's so much we can learn from these four-legged fur-babies that squirm their way into our hearts. Scoopie gets her first puppy when...

Carbon Under Pressure by Meg Heart is a book based on real events. This emotional and moving story begins with Rose being awoken by her sixteen-year-old daughter’s sobs and tears. Rose was taken by surprise at her daughter's emotional breakdown as she was always cheerful....

The Age of Darkness: Wrak-Wavara by Leigh Roberts is an epic fantasy tale set in the fictional world of Etera. Moc'Tor, Guardian of Etera and Leader of the Mothoc residing in the cave system of Kthama, finds himself facing the biggest challenge of his life...

Utopia Project: The Frayed Threads of Hope is a work of fiction in the science fiction and post-apocalyptic adventure subgenres. It is intended for the general reading audience and forms the second novel of the Utopia Project trilogy by author Billy Dering. The pace really...

Daily Gratitude Reflections Volume 2: 365 Inspirational Guides to Grateful Living is a work of non-fiction in the new age, spiritual and self-help subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Deborah L. Perdue. The book lays out a...

No More Bad Days by Lindsey Whitaker is a “full-speed-ahead” story, with its engaging presentation of the perplexing details surrounding the discovery of the lower half of a beautiful young woman’s body in a suitcase. Where is the rest of her body? Who is she?...

God’s Greatest Miracle by Jean-Michel Polyakov is the story of a little boy named Tristan and a little girl named Morgana who are born as angels in heaven. In heaven, angels Michael, Gabriel, and Ariel teach the little angels about being born into earthly bodies...

Athena in the Icebox by Demi K is the continuation of a series of memoirs that champions the young, rebellious teenager from New England, Athena Angelopolous. Of Greek extraction, Athena, or Tina as she prefers to be known, is running from her abusive and controlling...

The Actions: 7 Steps To Powerful Change is a book that teaches a series of steps to improve our lives. Margaret Tran shows readers how to break old habits and uses herself as an example. In doing so, she tells us how to become a...

When I reflect on the style of the young adult novel Any Joe by Maura Lin, I envision a delicious dinner being prepared in a slow cooker. Why? Because special foods need time for all the rich flavors to fully blend and be enjoyed. So...

It was Kaimana's idea to go out despite their father's stern warnings. Kilikina did not see herself having any alternative option to her brother's cheeky attempts at adventure. By the time Kaimana was cutting through Chang's backyard, Kilikina knew they were in too deep to...

This Book is Perfect! A Funny Interactive Read Aloud Picture Book For Kids Ages 3-7 by Ron Keres is a hilarious children's storybook featuring Finn the frog, who is a tad bit neurotic about cleanliness. Unlike other swamp toads, Finn prides himself on the appearance...

The Secret Child by David Thomas Kay is a historical paranormal novel and the third book in the Circles of Time series, preceded by book one, The Sword of Saint Isidores, and book two, The Ring of Mann. Kay's saga is centered around the legacy...

Set in 1867 in Bantry Bay, Ireland, Out of Ireland by Marian O'Shea Wernicke follows sixteen-year-old Eileen O'Donovan, who, due to her family's financial hardships after her father's passing, is reluctantly married to a 40-year-old widower named John Sullivan. The prospect of an arranged marriage...