The first pages of Joaquin Around New York: A Doggy Adventure Story illustrate that his trip to the Big Apple has experiences that would delight aspiring travelers. Exploring NYC from his perspective sets the pace for this engaging sojourn, as 'interpreted' by his mama, Julie...

Joaquin Down Memory Lane: A Doggy Adventure Story by Joaquin The Dog and Julie Dugan is a unique idea for travel, fun, and exploring. It illustrates so many wonderful ways you can share your life with your pet. Right from the start, you can decide...

From the first page of Joaquin Around Mexico City: A Doggie Adventure Story, there is a spirited atmosphere. As a traveling dog who wants to share his discoveries, he begins by gaily introducing his buoyant and curious self in English and Spanish. Upon arrival, his...

Art of Grey Area Thinking by Jimmy from The Good Fight is a social science self-help guide that begins by stating the need for mental martial arts to counter manipulation. Grey area thinking, as in very little is in plain black and white, is used...

Human Justice by Human and the Lights is a thought-provoking critique of the corporate world's prioritization of profit over people. The author, who is a human rights lawyer, relates his final case, highlighting how corporations exploit and dehumanize employees, ignore safety concerns, and perpetuate discrimination...

Queen Code by Laura Muirhead is for women who are tired of being stuck in the same habits and want a guide to help them heal. The author explores “personal policies,” which are the rules you set for yourself regarding work, relationships, and self-care. Instead...

Jodie Broom: The Book of the Rose is book two in Julie Hodgson’s children’s and preteen fantasy/science fiction series, with illustrations by Alexandre Vieira. Jodie keeps on revisiting the past, trying to see if she can somehow manipulate time to avert the crash that put...

What can I say and where do I start? Brain - The Man Who Wrote the Book That Changed the World by Dermot Davis is one of the best books I have read in the last few months. The story is about novelist Daniel, who...

Building Better Humans by David and Lisa Davoust is the book I wish I’d had over 30 years ago when we first found out we were going to be parents. What David and Lisa Davoust have written about raising children, who will become tomorrow’s happy,...

Iva Mae: The Book Of Mom by Robin Anne Griffiths is a non-fiction memoir written by Robin on the memories and reminiscences of her mother, Iva Mae. Iva Mae starts off with an introduction by Robin on how she started piecing together Iva Mae’s life...

"Damen had two days, five hours, and twenty-two minutes left to save Nyima’s soul." And thus begins Glimmer of Steel by K.E. Blaski, a story so all consuming, so breathtakingly rich as to transport a reader's soul. On a distant planet, a bloodthirsty tyrant rules...

Jim Rising shares has talent for wit and disdain with readers. I enjoyed his book But Then Again I Could Be Wrong. The frequently repeated phrases became a little annoying, but then again maybe I’m the one that’s wrong. Rising hosts a radio show called...

Philia and Sophia: The Book of Love and Wisdom by Nikitha Hingad is a collection of poems and haikus about love and wisdom. The names in the title mean love and wisdom. There are some well written poems here and they are very positive and...

Shelf Life: The Book of Better Endings by Rob Gregson finds Cathy Finn having the worst day of her life. Finn’s life is not what she would call exciting. Her sister’s life is far more thrilling and interesting. That quickly changes when she gets shot...

RangerKnights is the third book in The Book of Ruin series by W.G. Hladky. Chaos is ravaging people from every corner, and it seems like only the RangerKnights have the power and the wits to protect everyone from the threats. While RangerKnight Lovell Weir and...

Florian Louisoder's action novel Shock Wave 2: The Book of Vallora is a riveting science fiction story of time travel and alternate history. Linda DeSantis, the principal character, is originally from Atlantis. She escapes from the destruction of Atlantis 5,000 years in the past in...

Is life real? Or is it a fantasy? And what is it about life that makes a great story? Is it the art of storytelling itself? What about a loved one who passes away, someone very close, and the ghost visits shortly after death to...

Leviticus: The Book of a Wonder is a work of fiction in the social issues, interpersonal drama, and psychological subgenres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to some scenes of graphic sex and the use of explicit language throughout. Penned by author Lawrence...

Archangel: The Book of Mammon by Black Mike is the first book in the Archangel Fantasy Thriller series. Special Agent Michael Lieberman heads up the anti-terrorism unit, and his next case is about to lead him down a strange, demonic path that reveals his heritage....

The year is 1915, and on a mysterious, unwelcoming island, four sisters are born six hours apart, each with distinct characters and even more distinct smells. Galatéa, Eleni, Calista, and Agatha. If you ignore that the whole island is whispering about them, you can say...