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< Back Kristen Wilson Nobody Likes a Picky Eater: And Other Life Lessons From Nonna's Kitchen K. Renée’s memoir, Nobody Likes a Picky Eater: And Other Life Lessons from Nonna’s Kitchen, is a poignant and deeply personal exploration of family, food, love, grief and sacrifice. Through a series of vivid, heartfelt vignettes, Renée weaves together her Italian heritage, childhood memories, and the complex relationships that shaped her life. The narrative is both intimate and universal, inviting readers to reflect on their own familial bonds and the ways in which food serves as a metaphor for connection, care, and identity. Renée’s prose is evocative, painting scenes of her childhood with sensory detail that brings her memories to life. From the olive tree in her front yard to the strawberries she sliced for her father, each anecdote is filled with emotion and meaning. The recurring theme of food—whether it’s Nonna’s insistence on clean plates, the strawberries sold by farm workers, or the meals shared with loved ones—serves as a thread that ties the narrative together, symbolizing nourishment in both the physical and emotional sense. Renée does not shy away from the darker aspects of her family’s history, including abuse, loss, and the weight of unfulfilled dreams. Yet, she balances these moments with humor, warmth, and a deep sense of gratitude for the resilience of the women in her family. The stories of her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother reveal a legacy of strength and endurance, even in the face of hardship. Ultimately, Nobody Likes a Picky Eater is a celebration of life’s messy, imperfect beauty. It reminds us that the act of feeding—whether it’s a meal, a memory, or a moment of comfort—is an expression of love. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : Renée’s memoir is a heartfelt tribute to the power of food to connect us to our past, our loved ones, and ourselves. Purchase here

< Back Carter Fielding Murder in the Tea Leaves: A Blake Sisters Travel Mystery--Book 2 Monkey mayhem and murder mystery, from author Carter Fielding Finley Blake, a freelance travel writer from Manhattan, is asked by a high-end travel magazine to write a piece about Sri Lanka. She snaps up the opportunity and travels out to Sri Lanka, where she meets up with her sister, Whitt, and is later joined by her boyfriend, Max, and her sister’s boyfriend David. On a visit to a tea factory, a dead body is found, and the sisters help the police identify the victim as a young woman residing at their hotel. As they start their adventure again and explore the local Sri Lankan wildlife, another dead body is found – and another familiar face from their expedition. The police think that the deaths are accidental, but Finley and Whitt notice a couple acting very strangely, and some rather odd monkey business. Will Finley and Whitt discover the truth before any more bodies are found? Murder in the Tea Leaves is a cosy mystery novel by Carter Fielding and the second instalment in the Blake Sisters Travel Mystery series. This is an excellent mystery, intertwined with a little romance, monkey business, and a travel adventure of a lifetime. Fielding is an excellent storyteller, who really knows how to plot a mystery and build suspense. I was gripped until the very end. I hadn’t read the first book in the series, and while there were some references to previous events, it did not spoil my enjoyment of the book, or my understanding of the story. With vivid descriptions of the beautiful Sri Lankan landscape, history, culture, and wildlife, I was transported to this idyllic paradise for a while. This is a perfect novel for fans of cosy mysteries, women’s fiction, and travel fiction. Star Rating: 5 Stars Summary ‘An excellent mystery, intertwined with a little romance, monkey business and a travel adventure of a lifetime. A FINALIST and highly recommended.’ Purchase here

Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Winners and finalists of the Autumn 2024 Readers' Choice Book Awards announced! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Autumn 2024 Readers’ Choice Book Awards. Best Children’s Book 3-7 **GOLD** AC Bradburn, Dancing with Cara: The Nature Stories **SILVER** Sara Patricia Kelly, 4 a.m. Raspberry Party: Childhood Poems **BRONZE** Deanna Hart, A Firefly Named Felix **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Kelly Pacheco, The Excavator Who Didn’t Want to Dig Kathleen Welton, Pigs Have Wings Nicole Frankel, What is math good for, anyway? Joseph L Licari, Mia's Mouses Miranda Thomas, Five More Minutes Sweet P Susan and Matthew Downing, Bradykin's Snowy Adventure Susan and Megan Downing , Bradykin Unleashed: A Summer Camp Adventure Jacqueline Crann, Being Different Is The New Cool Kim Adams, Billy Be Kind: My BIG Feelings Melissa Rousu, Grandpa Loved Wild Things Michael and Nicole Collazo, Cozy Critters on the Ark Allison Hill, Lolly the Left Out Lobster Tracey smith, Where's Grandma? A Child's View on Loss, Grief and Bereavement Karen B. Shea, A Bug-Lightful Discovery Trevor Crafts, Aaron Burakoff, The Apple That Fell Far From the Tree Adalgisa and David Nico, Frogs on the Mountain: The Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs in Yosemite Ken Waldecker, Princess Ella and the Great Squirrel Chase Ken Waldecker, Princess Ella and the Missing Kittens Ken Waldecker, Princess Ella and the Lost Fairy Garden Elisa Stad, Mama's Love Language: Sometimes Tastes Like Hainan Chicken Rice Nancy Jean, Exploring is NOT for Me!: A Humorous, Perspective-Taking Outdoor Adventure for Kids Laura Lee Rittman, Lucky Ruby - A Hanukkah and Christmas Holiday Book Sheeba Varghese, Mommy, Am I Indian Today? Nicola A Lewis, Tilda finds her rainbow Raven Howell, Blink and Glow Brett Gunning and Stacy Padula, On the Right Path: Book Five Tanya Hackett, My Brother Lives in Heaven Hong Lee, Bob and Fluffy's First Adventure: A Story of Kindness and Friendship Hope Chambers, Tuck, Cluck and Buck: The Quest for a Pups New Home (Tucker Tails) Best Children’s Book 8-12 * *GOLD** Kristin Nilsen, Worldwide Crush: A Novel **SILVER** Jodi Dee, Energy Wars - The Awakening **BRONZE** Janice Hechter, Where Are the Women? **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Deborah Cholette, Digger: Dig or Die! Diane LaDouceur, Maggie Governor Nathan Deal, Veto, the Governor's Cat Tracy Markley, Rhyming Riley, The Dog That Rhymes all the Time FA Khan, ABCs of My First Surgery David Kopacz, A Bowl Full of Ideas for Inventive Minds Victoria Pannell, The Bird Caper Frances Wong, How Lexi Walker Almost Saved the World Sarah Bergquist Kosumi, The Last Free Dog Daryl McCullough, Chubby the Bear's Big Choice Eileen Hobbs, Under the Golden Rain Tree Justin Pierce, Hurry Up Pup Eileen Hobbs, Stella and the Sea Stars Best Teen Book **GOLD** Zachary Palmer, The King's Labyrinth **SILVER** Annette Masters, The Hennessy Lie **BRONZE** Mark Sabbas, The Monarchs **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Aud Supplee, Aylen Isle Stacy Padula, Montgomery Lake High #4: The Battle for Innocence Stacy Padula, Gripped Part 2: Blindsided (3rd edition, May 2024) Ellen McGinty, Saints and Monsters Aggie L Jae, The Water Door Noah Bella Michaelis, Manda and the Fish Joyce Margolin, The Sea Jewel: A Tale of the Hidden Treasure CT Emerson, The Serpent's Tongue (NOVA 02) Kristin Nilsen, Worldwide Crush: A Novel Carlos Lozano, Super Super Carro Best Adult Book **GOLD** Randy Susan Meyers, The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingstone **SILVER** Teri M Brown, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap **BRONZE** Kay Smith-Blum, Tangles **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Carter Fielding, Murder at the Summit: A Blake Sisters Travel Mystery J. Paul Rieger, Jr., Sunscreen Shower Frank Victoria, The Founders" Plot SAVI, The Journey Begins Within Christopher Schildt, An American Christmas Carol Jordan Marsh, Try Your Own Case D.F. Kennedy, The Last Time I Saw Her John Posner, Forever is Too Long Susan Hayden, Now You Are a Missing Person Kimberly Harms , Are You Ready? How to Win a Legacy to Die For Jeffrey Hallett, Paths Into Darkness And Light Alexander Fernandez, Above the Ashes Marlayne Jan Giron, A Place of Refuge Kara Zajac, The Significance of Curly Hair: A Loving Memoir of Life and Loss Angela White, Dealing With The Dead Paula Cappa, Draakensky, A Supernatural Tale of Magick and Romance Kate Woodward Young, M.Ed., From Oh Sh*t to I Got This: Finding Your Success Route. Greg Fields, The Bright Freight of Memory Mumtaz Hussain, Portrait in Words Robert A. Kayal, Mastering The Business of Medicine and The Doctor-Patient Relationship Ed Cannon, The Kings' Despair Cherie Carter-Scott, Life IS a Game: Life Lessons Learned Living The Rules for Being Human Jan-Benedict Steenkamp, Warrior, Queen, Scientist, Activist: Gritty Women Who Bent the Arc of History Joseph Clarke, SOL: supportive guidance for healing and awakening Alejandro Benavides, Olivia: Boxcar-Camp Girl and Visionary of La Hispanidad Lili Udell Fiore, Lili's Caregiver's Guide Mario Cartaya, Journey Back Into The Vault: In Search of My Faded Cuban Childhood Footprints Tejal Toprani Misra, Seeking Sita: The First Diwali John Madinger, LETHAL DOSES: The Man Who Gave Fentanyl to America John Randall, Fragmentation Vol II: In Search Of Bill Matthews, The Last Ride of the Old Peacekeepers: The Moment within the Moment Pam Christian, I Hope You're Having a Great Day! I Know I Am! Michael Weber, Slow Burn Entrepreneur: Succeed on Your Own Terms with the RELAX Method Bhavini Bhargava, Unheard S. A. Reeves, The Bookshop Mysteries: A Bitter Pill Dale L. Roberts, Advanced Self-Publishing for Authors: A Guide to Author Success and Platform Growth Julie A. Wendt, What's Eating Our Kids?: A Parent's Guide to Food Allergy, Intolerance, and Toxicity Leonie Rosenstiel, Protecting Mama: Surviving the Legal Guardianship Swamp Freddie Floyd Jr, It's TIME TO GROW: How Focusing On Spiritual Growth Can Transform Your Life and Relationships Milan Schwarzkopf, Living Your Best Third Act. How to Be Healthy, Wealthy, and Happy in your Retirement Katherine Linn Caire, Accidental Sisters: The Story of My 52 Year Wait to Meet My Biological Sibling

< Back Deanna Hart Blue is the Only Color in the Rainbow A little girl learns that all colors of the rainbow are beautiful. Jasmine’s favourite color is blue. Everything she owns is blue. Even the food she eats is blue! When her grandmother buys her a big red monkey for her birthday, Jasmine is not happy. She does not like the monkey because it is red. Jasmine does not like the color red! The little red monkey is called Mango and he is upset because Jasmine throws him on the floor. He is upset because Jasmine does not like him because he is red. Mango has special powers and flies Jasmine to a special place. A bright, colorful place called the Prisma. Prisma is a world full of brilliant greens, reds and purples, and yellows and pinks. Everything in Prisma is bright and happy. But when Jasmine wakes up in the morning, she is back in her blue bedroom and Mango is left in the corner where she abandoned him. Was it a dream? Or did Jasmine really travel with her red monkey to the bright, colorful world of Prisma? Blue is the Only Color in the Rainbow is a sweet, illustrated picture book by author Deanna Hart about a little girl who is obsessed with the color blue. When she receives a red monkey for her birthday, Jasmine soon realises that there is more to life than blue. Jasmine’s fascination with a single color is not uncommon and younger children will relate to her story. The book has a subtle message about equality and diversity, as Jasmine learns that all colors of the rainbow are beautiful. With a handy Teachers Guide at the end of the book, the story will help younger children learn about the importance of kindness and inclusivity. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An entertaining and educational picture book about equality, diversity, and inclusion for younger readers. Purchase here

< Back Jim Lichtman Trust and Confidence: The 1998 Battle between the Secret Service and Ken Starr Author Jim Lichtman presents fascinating new insights into the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal Trust and Confidence: The 1998 Battle Between the Secret Service and Ken Starr is a political, non-fiction book by author Jim Lichtman about the investigation into the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. In 1998, independent counsel KenW. Starr, issued a motion to compel Lewis Merletti, the former Director of the US Secret Service, and agents on the president’s protective detail, to testify about what they had heard or seen in relation to President Clinton’s intimate relationship with Lewinsky. It was the first time in history a director of the Secret Service was asked to testify against a sitting president. Merletti challenged Starr’s motion, arguing that due to the nature of the job, the President must have absolute confidence and trust in the agents of the Secret Service. Compelling an agent to testify against a President on anything other than a criminal act, would undermine trust and confidence, the basic tenet of the Secret Service, and threaten the very survival of the agency. With the support of all living former directors of the Secret Service, the upper echelon of the Department of Justice, and the former president George H.W. Bush, Merletti battled Starr’s Office of Independent Counsel for six months, taking the case all the way to the Supreme Court. The book is a tense political drama, presenting fascinating new insights into the legal battle between Starr’s Office of Independent Counsel and the upper echelon of the Department of Justice, following the Clinton-Lewinsky affair. Based on over twelve years of research by the author Jim Lichtman, including interviews with Lewis Merletti, documents from Merletti’s personal files, and other documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A gripping, well-written and extensively researched book, which will appeal to readers of political drama and historic non-fiction. Purchase here

< Back Nina Blakeman The Peace Talk Four men, united by a shared history and a secret they have harboured for ten long years. Every May for the last ten years, four men have been brought together for the anniversary of the death of their high school teacher, Otis Watt. A vigil is held to commemorate Otis’s passing, and high school friends, Andy, Gary, Hal, and Mont y are forced to relive the events of ten years ago. Otis was brutally attacked on the banks of the Arkansas River, after their high school graduation. The four men know more about the attack than they have previously revealed and are sworn by a dark secret that has bound them together for a decade. Each man has gone his own way since the incident, but as they try to move on with their lives, they are haunted by the events of that fateful night. May 2019, the men reluctantly meet before the vigil to put on a united front and to get their story straight. But, when Otis’s daughter, Angela, is found dead at the same high school, the complex web of lies and deceit begin to unravel. Angela had asked to speak to Monty before the vigil, and he was one of the last to see her alive. Monty’s brief liaison with Angela could implicate him in her death and tie him to the death of her father ten years ago. As the investigation into Angela’s death ensues, the lives and loves of the four men intertwine, while they recall events from their teen years. Meanwhile, Monty's tyrannical father and Judge, Winston Reardon, is determined to make a soldier out of his son. The Peace Talk by Nina Blakeman is a gripping, twisty, tale about a group of four men, who share a dark secret from a decade ago. There is no love lost between the men, but their lives became forever entwined when their high school teacher was viciously attacked following their high school graduation. Ten years have passed since the fateful night, but the consequences of their actions still loom large. The event that bound them together a decade ago, now threatens to tear their lives apart. The narrative is compelling and emotionally charged as the author slowly peels back another layer of each character’s psyche, and the circumstances that led to the event. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A gripping and twisty tale, and a masterful exploration of how a single event can impact one’s life forever. Purchase here

< Back Daniel Lawrence Abrams Aliens Venmoed Me a Trillion Dollars: The Short Story Douglas “Doug” Dawkins is a sceptical YouTuber known for debunking popular conspiracy theories. Doug’s wife, Lena, is an internationally acclaimed scientist, conducting groundbreaking astronomical research with the Belarusian State University. While Doug scoffs at the notion of alien life, Lena’s research has found undeniable proof of super-advanced, extraterrestrial communications. When Doug is contacted by aliens out of the blue, he thinks it is a scam. The aliens offer Doug huge sums of cash to conceal the truth about extraterrestrial life. They ask him to forward on a computer virus to the Belarusian State University, to destroy his wife’s research before it is made public. Believing the communication to be a prank, Doug sends the virus to the National Security Agency, to protect his own back. The virus completely destroys the NSA’s servers, and two NSA agents are sent to Doug and Lena’s home to spy on the couple, believing them to be Belarusian spies. When the aliens make contact again, Lena requests demonstrable proof that the aliens are real. But, when the aliens provide irrefutable proof of their existence, Doug and Lena find themselves in a whole heap of trouble. Aliens Venmoed Me a Trillion Dollars is a short genre-bending story by author Daniel Lawrence Abrams that fuses satire, science-fiction, conspiracy debunking, and espionage. Abrams delivers a sharp, satirical comedy about a guy who makes his living debunking conspiracy theories, only to discover indisputable proof of alien life. What starts out as a seemingly absurd message from an alien, quickly spirals into a darkly comedic series of events. Lena’s scientific integrity and Doug’s cynicism collide in high-stakes decisions that test their loyalty, love, and the very boundaries of reality. I enjoyed the clever inversion of roles: the sceptic becomes the target of the ultimate conspiracy, and the scientist must demand proof that shakes the foundation of her beliefs. The writing is sharp and laced with dry humor and biting social commentary. The result is a gripping page-turner that is both thought-provoking and laugh-out-loud funny. Star rating : 5 Stars Summary : Satire meets sci-fi in this fast-paced, darkly comic short story by Daniel Lawrence Abrams. Purchase here

Readers Choice Book Awards, book reviews and awards voted by readers in three categories, with cash prizes for gold award winners: Best Childrens Book 3-6; Best Childrens Book 7-10; Best Childrens Book Illustrations; Best Childrens Book Cover Design. Winners and finalists of the Spring 2023 Readers' Choice Book Awards announced! We are pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2023 Readers’ Choice Book Awards. Best Children’s Book 3-7 **GOLD** Scott Smallwood, Monkey and Bug's Night at The Corn Stand Jam **SILVER** August E. Allen, I Love Dandelions **BRONZE** Anna Finch, Mellie the Mermaid: Is NOT Scared of ANYTHING **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Becca Johnsey, When We Are Apart L.A.D. Publishing, Space Monkey: Mars Mission Report Charly Froh, How to Solve the Mystery of Crying Nadja Springer, The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Hope Amy Landgraf, Good Night, Sweet Peas Ron Keres, This Book Is Perfect! Charlene McIver, Nature Study Buddies Ariel and Brandon Blackwell, The Beat In My Head Nadia Khan, Zoey Wonders Why Joanne Russo Insull, Don't Follow Pino! Greg Payne, My Grandpa's Grandpa Joe Ciccarelli, When You Meet a Hangry Howard C.J. Zachary, Awkward Avocado and the Interrupting Raptor Timothy Frazier, Lauren The Cow Susan Justice, Children Who Dance in the Rain Paul Hock, Snowflake the Christmas Beagle Anna Finch, Hide and Seek Alphabet: With Australian Animals Sally Fetouh, Jana's Brightly Coloured Socks DoodleFina Adventure Press, Beatrice and Her Razzmatazz Melitta Santos, Fini: The beauty of a broken shell Jennifer Welborn, Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals C. James Sweeney, Sadie Sasquatch Goes to School April Lopez, Napoleon: No Ordinary Donkey Margaret Grote, I Like Mud Brett Gunning and Stacy Padula, On the Right Path: Book Three H. R. Manske, Doppy and the Runaway Balloons Jana L. Farris, The Chicken on the Moon Best Children’s Book 8-12 **GOLD** J.T. Tenera, Erift's Journeys: The Dark Messengers **SILVER** Lucy Kovaliv, Stars of the North **BRONZE** Jessica Lee Anderson, Naomi Nash: Saving Snakes **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Diann Floyd Boehm, Charlie and the Tire Swing - How it Began Ryan Vernel, The Lady of the Loch K. I. Knight and Jane R. Wood, Finding Family Treasure Ona Gritz, August Or Forever Kathleen Troy, Dylan's Villain AC Bradburn, Agent Pangolin - The Mystery of the Shiny Moon Charly Froh, Lotti and the Impossible Dream Edwina Dorch, Summertime and The Livin' is Easy Nikita Kapoor, Pack of the Lost- The Uninviting Forest L.T. Caton, Find Me In Time: Meeting Columbus Louiza Kallona, The Tickling Tale of Smoo Sandra Sorenson-Kindt, Teddy: A Boy Who Swam with Angels Michael Dow, Nurse Florence, Why and How Do We Sneeze? Vy Lien, The Nervous Noodle: Social Anxiety, Fitting In, and Standing Out Kristen Niedzielski, A Bee In A Big Universe Caryn Rivadeneira, Monster Match: Frankinschool Book 1 Aurora Winter, Magic, Mystery, and the Multiverse: The Marvelous Multiverse App Best Teen Book **GOLD** Aurora Winter, Magic, Mystery, and the Multiverse: The Marvelous Multiverse App **SILVER** S.M. Webb, Spirited **BRONZE** E.K. Larson-Burnett, The Bear and the Rose **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Coriana Hope, Reign or Shine (The Forged Flower Saga Book 1) Alayne Smith, A Mystery Solved, A Prediction Fulfilled Alexander Sotberg, Secrets of the Elementals Brianna and Matthew Penfold, The Intrepid Three: Animus Revealed Maggie Paredes, On a Rooftop in Beijing Ilene Grydsuk, Age of Resolve: The E.V. Chronicles Daniel Foster, Torment: Descension Stacy A. Padula, Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person E.M. Leander, Wren and the Tarnished Tiger Eric Westergard , Soul Scepter: Time Marauders Best Adult Book **GOLD** Alex Poppe, Jinwar and Other Stories **SILVER** Alison McBain, The New Empire **BRONZE** Lisa Towles, Salt Island **FINALISTS (5 Stars)** Isra Sravenheart, Her Dark Love Jennifer Ivy Walker, The Lady of the Mirrored Lake Mary L Schmidt, Her Alibi Stephanie Woodward, The Big Scale Back: Success and Balance By Your Own Design Wendy Hewlett, Witches & Whisky Alex Poppe, Duende Karla Huebner, In Search of the Magic Theater DF Kennedy, The Whole Truth Melissa Jacobus , The Accomplice Sabrina Simon, Violet Lisa Towles, The Ridders Julie Cadman, UnMasked Jackie Ewing, Life Lessons from a Late Bloomer - Vignettes of a Small-Town Girl Mitzi Perdue, Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless: Wisdom Behind the Incomparable Chicken Soup for the Soul Christopher H. Volk, The Value Equation: A Business Guide to Wealth Creation for Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Investors Ed Norwood, Be a Giant Killer: Overcoming Your Everyday Goliaths Gail Scoates, Paws, Purpose and Possibilities: How therapy dogs and faith healed my heart Karen K. Brees, Crosswind Andy Lipman, The CF Warrior Project, Volume 2: Celebrating Our Cystic Fibrosis Community Kelly Cheek, Gazing Into the Abyss Pat Wahler, The Rose of Washington Square: A Novel of Rose O'Neill, Creator of the Kewpie Doll Glenda Brown, The Story of Raine Lachlan Pirie, The Resolution Viola B. Mecke, Aging Wisely: Life from Fifty to Seventy-Five Years Cristiana Pinciroli, Sport: a Stage for Life - How to Connect with the Touchstones of Elite Performance and Personal Fulfillment Holly Brough, The Name I Choose Joshua Hershey , Linden Falls K.c. LaSaga, Dragum Peter Mazurek, Modern Catholic Concerns Raejean Kanter, Who Held the Door Open? Mentoring Through Life's Challenges Paul Sanders, Victim or the Crime - The Day Before Jerry Died: A Grateful Dead Thriller Hannah Sward, STRIP: A MEMOIR Tucker Madison , Green Glass Juliet Rose, Trigger Point Juliet Rose, Carrying the Dead Lem Moye, Catching Cold Vol 2 - Redemption Peter Eliott, A Dream of Shadows M. E. Taylor, Brothers Jeremy Bazley, My China - Living Inside the Dragon Geoff Sease, When We Push Through Sound J. F. Cronin, It Could Happen Here - A Roadmap to Disaster Anne Angelo, Sprig of White Heather and a Scottish Lass Julia Brewer Daily, The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch a Modern Ranch with an Ancient Secret Joanne Griffin and Declan Foster, Humology: How to put humans back at the heart of technology Hayley Lyle, Barefoot King: The Indian Dalit Who Defied Caste to Bless Others Ronan James Cassidy, Margaret Anne: Child of the West Wind Leslie Kain, Secrets In The Mirror Richard Lui. Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness Robin Jeffrey, .exe: A Cadence Turing Mystery Robin Jeffrey, R.A.T.: A Cadence Turing Mystery Gifford MacShane, Rainbow Man David Cairns, The Case of the Emigrant Niece Genevieve Jenner, Chocolate Cake for Imaginary Lives Adam Saint, The Transfer Problem Marieke Lexmond, The Cup, The Madigan Chronicles #4 Alison Jean Lester, The Sound of It Tony Jeton Selimi, A Path to Excellence David W. Berner, The Islander Dr Haseena Chokkiyil, The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights from a Healers Diary Reese, Trapped Elizabeth H. Cottrell, Heartspoken: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire Shonna Waters, The Coaching Shift: How A Coaching Mindset and Skills Can Change You, Your Interactions, and the World Around You

< Back Steven Stewart To Kill a Public Crook Book blurb... A US senator and his mistress have been assassinated on the eleventh-floor balcony of their hotel room – no witnesses. Detective Scott Blade, LA Homicide is asked to head a fugitive task force to solve the crime. Blade enlists Detective Coraline Steele, Beverly Hills Homicide, his fiancée, to join the hunt for the assassin. Before they get geared up, a second senator from another State is assassinated in his boat while fishing alone –no immediate body. FBI agent Tomaso Girardi is sent by presidential assignment to meet with the detectives to gather pertinent information about the murders. Their investigation reveals a sinister plot inside the executive branch to overthrow the current president. Professor Stuart, a brilliant engineer/Astronomer calls LA Homicide describing a long-distance photo his students took, showing what clearly looks like a drone whizzing past the hotel at the time of the first senator’s death. Paralleling the murder investigation, another story begins to unfold – that of an ex-Army pilot that seems to have changed names and is the potential killer. Driven by mind-altering drugs and evil government manipulators, Curt Doyle, aka Viper, is on a mission to annihilate corrupt politicians. But will he stay true to his directives? He begins to wonder who is controlling him and why. As Doyle’s mind clears, he decides to defy his “orders” and use his drone one more time… The search begins for Viper and his drone. The ‘game is afoot’ for both parties. Purchase here

Soul Scepter: Time Marauders < Back Eric Westergard Soul Scepter: Time Marauders A time-travelling fantasy adventure to medieval England. Sixteen-year-old Will Donovan is the son of a mass terrorist, who blew up hundreds of people when Will was just a baby. Will was relentlessly bullied by his classmates, and his family received death threats, when he displayed ‘violent genetic predispositions.’ Unbeknownst to Will, his family have special ‘unhuman abilities,’ and he has been watched and monitored by the authorities for years. During a game of paintball, Will and his friend Danny are targeted by a bully named Tanner and his friends. Will and Danny manage to outsmart the bullies, but they are left abandoned in the Idaho desert. When their friends come to rescue them, they are chased and attacked by a militant organization. The friends find themselves in a battle for a powerful scepter in the middle of the desert. When Will inadvertently activates the soul scepter, the friends are transported back in time to medieval England, in the year 1345. As the friends learn how to survive in their new (old) world, they are pursued by the evil Commander Morgan and his army. Soul Scepter: Time Marauders is a historical fantasy fiction, adventure novel by author Eric Westergard, about a group of American teens who travel back in time to medieval England. This is a well written and cleverly crafted novel for young adult readers, full of action, adventure, and many plot twists and turns. With vivid descriptions of medieval England, and a number of historical characters, this is both an entertaining and insightful read. This is an exhilarating, fun filled, time travelling adventure that will appeal to teens and young adult readers who enjoy historical fiction, fantasy, and stories of time-travel. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An exhilarating novel for young adult readers, combining the thrill of time travel with the intrigue of medieval England. Purchase here

< Back Kathe Hudson and Melanie Moyer The Magic Peach Tree, A Yoga Storytelling Adventure A magical story about kindness and compassion, with a unique, yoga-inspired twist. The Magic Peach Tree, part of the Yoga Storytelling Adventure series by authors Kathe Hudson and Melanie Moyer is a creative, fun, and interactive illustrated picture book, that combines a traditional Chinese folktale with yoga movement. Young children can read the story, and then retell the story with yoga poses. The book will help children not only to express themselves creatively, but also to engage in physical practice that is beneficial to health and wellbeing. The story, adapted from a Chinese wisdom tale, follows an elderly man who ambles into a village looking for food. He is hungry, but a stall holder refuses to give him a small peach. A young girl shows the elderly man kindness and buys him a peach. After he eats the peach, the man plants the seed in the ground and a peach tree grows, feeding the entire village. The story demonstrates the importance of compassion and will encourage young readers to show kindness towards their neighbours. T he Yoga Storytelling Adventure series is a unique and innovative concept, sure to appeal to young readers who enjoy traditional folk tales and creative activities. The book Includes a Chinese word guide, to help readers develop an appreciation of a different language. Each yoga pose and breathing technique is described, with a visual image to accompany each pose, to guide young readers on their own creative yoga journey. The illustrations by Cher Jiang are stunning and complement the traditional folk tale perfectly. There is also a bonus grilled peach recipe at the end of the book, for those who are inspired by the food in the story! Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A creative, fun, and interactive illustrated picture book, that combines a traditional Chinese folktale with yoga movement. Purchase here

< Back Gail Grant Park We Are Shadows An Irish Ghost Story Three sisters use unconventional methods to solve mysteries of the past. We Are Shadows: An Irish Ghost Story, follows three siblings, twins Moira and Deirdre Gallagher , and their younger sister Nuala. Moira has had a special connection with the Otherworld ever since her best friend died in a tragic car accident when she was just five years old. A month after her friend’s death, Moira was visited by her spirit. Soon, she was visited by the spirits of other dearly departed loved ones, including her own grandmother, Brigid. Brigid watches over her grandchildren closely and guides them through life. To capitalise on this extraordinary gift, Moira and Deidre set up Gallagher Investigations, a detective agency to investigate paranormal activity and solve mysteries of the past. Soon, the twins are joined by their younger sister Nuala, and together the sisters investigate cold cases utilising unconventional methods. Each sister has a unique gift. As well as Moira’s ability to talk with the dead, Deirdre has many connections in the world of law and herbal medicine, and Nuala has a passion and knack for dreamwork. When they are contacted by a man named Séan Kennedy to help him solve the mystery of his family’s past, the sisters agree to take on the case. The case opens up a whole new world of dark spirits and haunted homes, and exposes the sisters to evil forces from the Otherworld. We Are Shadows: An Irish Ghost Story by author Gail Grant Park is a thrilling and captivating mystery novel, with a paranormal twist and a cast of strong female characters. The book is divided into four connecting parts with each part written as a short story, making this an accessible and easy to read collection for adults and younger audiences too. The main characters are beautifully developed. Each sibling has her own unique gift, and distinct personality and character. I particularly liked the strong bond between the sisters. I also enjoyed the Irish dialogue and the addition of the Irish proverbs, which capture the beautiful Irish language, lilt, and lore. Overall, a wonderful read, full of suspense with many unexpected twists and turns. The book will appeal to readers who enjoy mystery, drama, suspense, and paranormal stories. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: The past and present collide, in this absorbing paranormal cosy mystery. Purchase here