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...

Good things come in small packages, and great stories do not have to be long-winded. Tales Of The Macabre: Volume I by Newton Webb is a collection of short stories that takes readers on a journey through centuries and exotic locales, from the sewers of...

No Place for the Weak at Heart is an outstanding murder mystery written by P.J. Jones. Detective Mendocino Jones wants to get away from law enforcement, so he hands in his badge. Jones is on his way to Big Bend National Park. While canoeing the...

Horse on the Loose: A Horse's Journey to Find True Love is a children's story by Leslie McDonald, with illustrations by Tanya Glebova. It follows the adventure of Quinn, a retired jumping horse who feels unappreciated because he does not get the same attention he...

Green Fire In The Night Sky by Lathish Shankar is a mystery novel about a woman who wakes up in the middle of the forest with injuries all over her body and does not know who she is. No matter how much she tries to...

Vera Warden and the Two-Faced Demon by J. Rose is a fantasy novel for middle-grade kids. The book follows sixth-grader Virginia Warden (Vera), a child coding prodigy who has just received a scholarship to enroll at the elite Morton Academy of Technology. Suffering from...

Don't Play The Game by Wes Mogenson is the story of two best friends, 12-year-old girls Pam and Amber, the former's obsession with the game Creature Hunt Now and the latter's complete discontent with the game. Pam doesn't understand why every kid at school keeps...

Spirit of the Saluda River by Diana Tuorto is an empowering journey based on a true story. A horse, soon to be called Spirit, loved giving rides to children but when he began losing his eyesight, his owners decided to get rid of him. Spirit...

Chasing the Daylight: One Woman’s Journey to Becoming a US Army Intelligence Officer by JoAnna Rakowski is an up-close, in-your-face memoir of the struggles of a young Polish immigrant trying to find her place in America, after moving there when she married an American. JoAnna...

Sara, an opinionated cat, and Samantha T Rabbit, called Sam, are best friends, and their owner Meg takes good care of them. They spend their days playing games, making funny faces, napping, and venturing through the house. The two reminisce about their past and how...