In Broken Pieces: Healing the Girl That Remains Trapped Inside, author Qiana Riley-Jones presents a collection of short stories that explore traumatic experiences and offer insights into navigating life’s challenges. Through the narratives of seven intentionally nameless and ageless females, Riley-Jones guides young girls and...

Hindu Mythology Stories by Lakshmi Narayani is a guide for children to learn more about the Hindu culture and religion. After a thorough synopsis, the author shares several Hindu children’s stories that are important as a foundation for understanding Hindu beliefs and ties up the...

Maggie's beloved dog Kona is not acting right, so Maggie takes him to the veterinarian. An operation on Kona's stomach reveals that he has eaten a pair of scanty silk panties, nothing that Maggie owns or wears. Whoops! When Maggie confronts her longtime husband, Dave,...

The premises of the book "Corporate Escape: The Rise of the New Entrepreneur" by Maite Barón begins with the tale of the eagle who, in order to live beyond forty years, has to go through a process of change. This implies flying to a mountain...

“Hank Zipzer, report to principal Love’s office at once!” the loud speaker buzzed. But this was the first hour of the first day of school, and how did they know his name already? School just didn’t start out well for Hank, and when his teacher...

The See-Through Leopard by Sibel Hodge is the story of Jazz who meets with an accident and loses her mother. The accident leaves some facial scars which make her conscious of her looks. She falls into a kind of depression. It is at that phase...

Orphaned girl Fiona Thorn, along with her talking horse Manzy, sets out to save her best friend Jaydin Rowan, who had wrongly been put in prison. But Fiona finds that the rescue is not as easy as she was hoping it would be. What she...

Etched by Britt Nunes opens with the phrase “Shhh, you’re safe now.” This phrase recurs throughout the book as a sort of mantra for a young child that we first meet as she is lost in the swamp while being chased by unknown people....

As a HUGE steampunk fan, I was thrilled when I got a chance to read The Lotus Effect, the first book in the Rise of the Ardent series by Bridget Ladd. Lily Emmerson is the daughter of two of the most important leaders of her...

Aquarius Falling by Michael J. Tucker is such a captivating story with many things happening at once. A history and life lesson rolled into one story. Jack and Delaney form an unlikely pair, but they seem to go through the ups and downs of friendship...

Rescue Me, Maybe by Jackie Bouchard addresses love and loss as well as how to move on. Cancer claims Jane’s husband Ryan and her dog Barnum within the first chapter. Jane is sorry her husband died, but she is devastated over the loss of her...

In Peachy The Warrior Princess by Gabriela Duran, Gaby has been rescuing dogs her whole life. Her dream is to see that all pets live a happy and free life. She thought she had seen it all as far as the suffering of dogs is...

Media Guy: God Blesses Media, but not Media Professionals showcases the life of journalist Johnny, also known as Media Guy. Media Guy does not give up, even when things don’t go well. He works for USFTV - United States Future Television. Media Guy’s unconventional hands-on...

The Dream Hiker (Volume I) by Padmaja Khanna is a young adult adventure that involves 3 students accidentally getting into each other’s dreams. Through an online journal used for their philosophy class, in which they are supposed to write each day and describe something that...

When was the last time you set out to accomplish a goal? Chances are you’ve probably set a number of different goals for yourself. It may be losing five pounds or saving money or anything at all. The important thing, however, is getting started on...

Growing a Sustainable Soul is a Christian Devotional/Study text written by Bob Flanagan. Flanagan explores how a sustainable soul can be a personal and enduring work created in partnership with God and nature. Each chapter is divided into sections that have study assignments at the...

Purple Mike is an interesting novel showcasing the dangers of drug use. The story is based in the town of Anyplace, where the hallucinogen LSD, known as Purple Mike, resides with his pals Pill, Powder and Pot. Author Sin Mils reveals the enticing nature of...

Murder in Murloo (Dusty Kent Mysteries Book 1) by Brigid George is a murder mystery. Dusty Kent is an author who investigates mysteries, particularly cold cases. A year after a woman was strangled in Murloo, the family are still no closer to knowing who killed...

Sometimes in the midst of a mundane and comfortable life, tragedy strikes. You don't understand why, and you find yourself immediately plunged into a quicksand of depression, insecurity, and the guilt that comes from never getting to say goodbye. As you search for a remedy,...

Cardinal by Sara Mack is a contemporary romance. When Jen's life turns upside down, she ends up starting over with her brother in Chicago. She has her guitar and wants to focus on her music, but is unexpectedly distracted by the handsome and dashing...