The connecting thread in these stories is the New York setting and the Christian theme. If You Please Natalia Gordeeva was a child when she lost her parents.  She was raised by her strong minded Russian aunt. After they move to  New York, Natalia is pressured to...

The setting is both ancient and modern Egypt. Authors Rai Aren and Travius E. bring the ancient past to life. Secret of The Sands is a fast paced adventure reminding me of The Indiana Jones Series. The authors successfully weave the past and present...

There was an air of mystery from the first page of Mindy Starns Clark’s latest book, Whispers of the Bayou. A man showed up unexpectedly, asking Miranda Miller to restore an old painting that was obviously worthless. A bell containing a cross had been painted...

Christmas Around The World by renowned artist Chuck Fischer is one of the most amazing works of art I have ever seen. The colors are brilliant, and the workmanship is intricate and elaborate. Each page has a pop-up Christmas scene. There are flip-backs, pull-tabs and...

Police Officer Katrina (K.O.) Ogden works for the Honolulu Police Department. She runs a pretty tight ship in the ID and Records Department. Although she has been a resident for almost 20 years,she is still considered a “haole”, a white person. The body of Mr. Ellis...

“Egypt: the Uprising” is filled with history and a great start to a new series. This author has natural talent when it comes to creating an interesting and gripping story. This book weaves true events into a fictional novel. It's filled with a touch of...

Ling and Ting, Not Exactly the Same features two young Chinese-American girls who are identical twins. But they insist that "We are not exactly the same," and they are not. In six stories that the emergent reader can manage, they get haircuts, try out a...

Ghost Hunt, Chilling Tales of the Unknown is a spine-tingling novel written by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, with Cameron Dokey. This book is the first in a collection of case files from The Atlanta Paranormal Society, TAPS. Contained in this novel are eight individual...

Ghost Hunt 2, More Chilling Tales of the Unknown is an intriguing novel written by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson; with Cameron Dokey. This book is the second in a collection of case files from The Atlanta Paranormal Society, TAPS. This novel contains ten terrifying...

"You Dog: The Owner’s Manual" by Dr Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori, audio format osing the right dog for your lifestyle. If you are going to be gone a lot you do not need a dependent breed. If you live a sedentary life you do...

This is a captivating story of sisters that couldn't be more different! They were raised by a somewhat dysfunctional family; tested by the ups and downs of life many times. Later in life, Rachel (whose life is at a standstill) decides to spend a year...

“Priscilla and the Pink Planet,” written by Nathaniel Hobbie and illustrated by Jocelyn Hobbie, is shared in an audio version that young girls will enjoy listening to. Priscilla lives on a planet that is filled with pink. Everything is some shade of the color pink....

“Priscilla and the Splish-Splash Surprise,” written by Nathaniel Hobbie and illustrated by Jocelyn Hobbie, is a great story to listen to and is a great addition to every family’s library! The sky has not been blue for days and it is raining; Priscilla has tried...

In "Blast to the Past: Lincoln’s Legacy", third graders Abigail, Zack, Jacob, and Bo travel back in time to February 22nd, 1862, to convince President Abraham Lincoln not to quit! Mr. Caruthers, the cool third grade teacher, has a time machine! When he discovers that...

The incredible steamship named Titanic sank on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic on April 15, 1912, and books have been written and movies produced about this tragic steamship disaster. Troy Veenstra has written "Titanic: Echo of the Dying Confession" which covers the Titanic's demise...

Jackie Anton, the author of "Backyard Horse Tales 2", has boldly used the same literary device that Anna Sewell used in her novel "Black Beauty". The story begins from the horse's point of view, but deftly changes to human voices and points of view during...

Johnstone has done it again! True to the tradition of great Western novels, "Butch Cassidy, the Lost Years" is a gem. The premise of the novel is: What if Butch Cassidy had lived? And, had he lived, how would his story have played out? Johnstone...

Productivity-BIG Ideas From the Top 10 Books, by Oran Kangas, is a very useful book. It’s on the order of audio book summaries. Kangas transparently lays out his strategy for choosing the top 10 books, picks one idea from each book, gives pros and cons...

Written by Alex Canton-Dutari, It's the Water is the story of Zane, a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama, and Martin, a Canadian-born Californian. They walk through different paths of life only to see their roads come together. Each of their journeys is also a different...

Behind the Hospital by Phindiwe C. Nkosi is a heart rending confessional journey of the author in the direction of healing. It's a theme that resonates with many of us. Hope and healing are two powerful emotions that can break a lot of negativity within...