In Tyrone Burnett’s “The Believer Within You,” Brenda Sue is a twelve-year-old girl and a beacon of curiosity. Her mother, Jean, a Quality Control Auditor at the county government's Tax Commissioner office, often finds herself amused by Brenda Sue's inquisitiveness. Brenda Sue, who aspires to be a lawyer or an investigative journalist, is growing up in the fictional town of Northern Gainsville, Pamunkey County, FL, during the devastating financial crisis of 2007-2009. This was a time when over six million children lost their homes to foreclosure due to predatory loans, and the impact of the cr ..read more

“See the Good/God in Everything, Vol. 1: The Secret to Inspire Gratitude, Build Hope, and Find Joy in Every Day" is an earnest motivational Christian self-help book that draws on Regina Clifford's experiences as a wife, mother, friend, and Christian.  … More “See the Good/God in Everything” by Regina Clifford ..read more

I read so many books that I get excited when a novel busts through genre norms.  Well, this one certainly has.  “Call Me Adam,” the debut novel of Jo McCarty, provides readers with the unexpected mash-up of post-apocalyptic and literary fiction.  I never saw this one coming. … More “Call Me Adam” by Jo McCarty ..read more

When you’re in healthcare, or in a helping position – be it personally or professionally, it’s automatically assumed that you’re invincible and omniscient. This is especially true if you’re a psychologist – the expectation is that people turn to you for advice, and you’re supposed to know the way forward. In the book, “Nothing Left to Give: A Psychologist’s Path Back from Burnout,” Shannon Swales shares personal accounts of her burnout experience as a psychologist – what happened, who she turned to, what she was feeling, how she coped, and what she learned about herself in the process. … More ..read more

Life may be a carnival, but many people are still stuck at the ticket booth, waiting for a chance to enter.  Kait Melendy’s debut book “Wanderlust Healing:  A Journey Back to Self” illustrates her own journey – why wait in line for a carnival when the whole world awaits her?  … More “Wanderlust Healing” by Kait Melendy ..read more

“Tell Me Your Plans” is an effervescent book brimming with a relatability that many novels of its genre lack. This emotionally driven contemporary romance offers a glimpse into the evolution of a relationship. Intense passion tainted by sobering truths and heartbreaking moments highlight what it means to risk everything for love when the stakes are high. … More “Tell Me Your Plans” by Torres & Firsht ..read more

Julie Broad knows of which she speaks. As co-founder of her marketing company, Book Launchers, and a successful multi self-published author herself, she's not reaching to bring information to her audience, nor parroting the words of others. She knows exactly what to do. The reason? She’s done it herself, and continues to do so for countless author clients, through her successful pay-for-services company. … More “Self-Promote & Succeed” by Julie Broad ..read more

A book on eco-friendliness. *Sighs* Yes, it’s a critically important topic, so I had chosen to pick up the book and read it. I am, after all, a child of this generation, as well as of past ones. My parents reused everything. Sustainability matters were part of life and weren't even touted as such—those labels came into vogue generations later. It was simply the *right* way to do things. … More “This Is Our Home” by Trent A. Romer ..read more

As a society, we have become loud and opinionated about everything under the sun. Individuals have the constitutional right to freedom of speech, but there is power in numbers. Sean Patrick Greene acknowledges, comprehends, and presents to his readers the impact many have on the trickle to a few related to how individuals think and behave accordingly. "Off With His Head: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening in a Polarized, Radicalized and Digitized Society" is Greene's presentation to every set of eyes and every mind that will give his ideas, research, and understandings an open mind. … More “Off Wi ..read more

“Dream Lover,” book one in The Dream Lover Series by Louise Glass, is a suspenseful paranormal romance with a clever, original plot that is set in motion on the very first page. We are introduced to Fred the charismatic cockatoo as well, who figures into the plot quite effectively. Imagine a dream lover who comes to you to fulfill your deepest fantasies. Prepare yourself for spicy adult scenes, a contemporary setting in New York City, hanging out with three friends, and sharing laughs and good times. … More “Dream Lover” by Louise Glass ..read more