Reading aloud to preschoolers not only helps them develop essential reading skills but also helps them love to read. I cannot think of a better way to encourage reading aloud than with rhyming picture books like Captain Troublemaker and The Belly Rub Avenger. In it,...

“Does anything even matter anymore? If I die today, will anyone care?” For John Sandes, the protagonist of Joseph Paul D'Aquisto's novel Unleash the Fury: A Storm of Vengeance on Eastern Sands, the real question is whether he cares. John is a 69-year-old ex-Seattle cop...

Inkydomus is a small man who has lived for 300 years. He began to shrink at the age of 10 when a curse was placed upon his father. He is now only a foot tall, but mighty in character. He is considered a wizard by...

The Trinity Missions: Chasing Vengeance is the story of Caria, a young undercover operative who is far from the Zurich headquarters of Trinity, a covert intelligence operation owned and run by Gerry Strakner, her boss and mentor. Strakner recruited her away from the Army by...

To protect both the magical and non-magical world from evil, The International Bureau of Wizards and Witches forges The Treaty of Earthly Peace with the non-magical communities of the world. The goals are to create a world where both sides could live and work together...

Peter: The World by William O'Brien is a wonderful collection of short poems and tiny thoughts. The book is separated into two parts, The Light and The Dark. Each part is unique in its entirety and each is as mesmerizing. The Light examines the delightful...

Maurpikios Fiddler: The Magical Amethyst of Spes is the second installment of a fantasy series by M.J. Logan. In the first book, The True Meaning of Magic, readers are introduced to young Maurpikios Fiddler with a mission to save his own life and those of...

Gabbie Flowers and the Key to the Universe is a children and preteens' book written by Dianne Caplin. Gabbie seems like a normal, everyday eleven-year-old kid by day. She lives with her grandmother, Nana Alice, and her older sister, Victoria, in a brownstone in New...

Eli Arnold and the Keys to Forever: It's About Time by John Carter is a delightful storybook for children. Eli and his brother, Brady, head to Florida for their summer vacation to have some fun. Eli is unaware of the fact that he is the...

If there was a way to give Another Sunset by Jason Zandri more than five stars, then I would. This book was an inspirational and, at the same time, very emotional read. When David Stephenson, a drifter, arrives in the small town of Westville, Texas,...

Whoa! That's what I thought when I finished reading Ashes of the Innocent, the second book in the Abyssal Sanctuary series by author Gavin Hetherington. This book is a rip roaring thrill ride that will keep readers on the edge of their seats and with...

Chike the Invincible by Dr. Ogo Okoye-Johnson is a beautiful story for young readers with an excellent message. Chike lived with his parents, Chief Ike and Chi-Chi, in the village of Awor. Chief Ike was powerful and he always won the biggest yam and archery...

Not A Blueprint: It's The Shoes That Matter - A Journey Through Toxic Relationships by Nina Norstrom is an insightful read on toxic relationships - relationships we share with people, alcohol, animals, diseases, drugs, religion, environment, and our own emotions. These relationships can destroy us...

Anticancer - The Preventive Power of Food: A Simple Nutrition Guide to Reduce Cancer Risk by Christina Economidou Pieridou is an educational and informative guide that speaks about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and healthy diet that can help prevent cancer. The book spreads...

Live The Life of Your Dreams (33 Tips To Inspire Your Life) by Laura Ponticello is an upbeat self-help book for women going through major life changes. When the author's life takes an unexpected turn, and she finds herself divorced and alone, she has to...

When the Trees Started Falling by A.D. Popovich is a gripping environmental thriller set against the backdrop of climate chaos. The story follows Luna Lewis, who returns to her rural home to appease her activist parents, only to find herself amidst a growing climate disaster...

Sarah has a large family, seven kids in all, but life is only good for a short time before something evil appears in the woods near her home. Sarah has the ability to recognize it, although no one else does, because she comes from a...

Carlo the Mouse, Book 2: Now We're Talking! by Mrs. D. is a fun follow-up to Book 1, in which we were introduced to Carlo, a happy-go-lucky - but perhaps too curious - little mouse who resides with his family inside a hospital. In this...

Mr. Tickety-Toc Clock travels across the United States of America in Mr. Tickety-Toc Clock: The Travel to Washington by Davon Miller. Little Ricky hears the doorbell and, on opening the door, he is given a huge package. Mr. Tickety-Toc Clock opens the heavy package and...

Brown Bear & Oofie Present: The Lost Identity is a children’s social issues picture book written and illustrated by Masami S.C. Brown Bear and Oofie had just been playing with their friend, Herman. Oofie mentioned how much she liked Herman’s freckles, which made Brown Bear...