< Back Jacqueline Reinig Faery Academy of QuillSnap: Night of the Purple Moon Book blurb... In a world where faeries are trained at the prestigious Faery Academy of QuillSnap, Tansy, a tiny “little,” finds herself trapped in the Human Realm after her mother’s mysterious disappearance. With time running out and danger closing in, Tansy must venture into the enchanted forest to gather the rare Nipicat leaves—crucial to saving the Faery Academy. But as shadows creep, her vengeful guardian, Merkel, lurks nearby, ready to unleash her sinister plan. Will Tansy uncover the truth about her mother, the Academy, and herself before it’s too late? Perfect for fans of magical adventures, this fantasy novel weaves mystery, danger, and wonder into a tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats! Don’t miss this spellbinding journey! Purchase here

< Back Debz Hobbs-Wyatt If Crows Could Talk Book blurb... George Tucker and April Jefferson have never met but they share a secret. Born the same day fifty years apart, in the same town in Florida, both are battling demons. George is African-American - now living in Atlanta, having run from Jim Crow - only it seems you can't outrun the past. April is a white teenager terrified she will end up like her mother. George's story is set over fifty years, April's over a single year... yet their destinies are tied up together. They must meet... but how is the troubled teenager April the key to unlocking the secrets of George's past? Find out in the gripping If Crows Could Talk by award-winning literary writer Debz Hobbs-Wyatt. Purchase here

< Back Kat Miller The Sarcophagus Scroll Book blurb... When Ellie Meikle moves to the picturesque seaside town of St Andrews to study for her PhD, she soon feels as if she has made a mistake. She has no friends here, her replacement tutor seems to despise her, and book she needs for her research is constantly unavailable. But when she does get her hands on the book, her problems become a whole lot worse. Because this book contains a secret – a secret that someone is prepared to kill for. Purchase here

< Back Deb Miller Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness is a memoir by author, mother and business leader, Deb Miller. Deb grew up in a small town in Southern Indiana and attended Purdue University in 1975. Deb knew her path – go to college, get an education, and find a husband during her four year stay. As with many young women in that era, Deb’s happily-ever-after was to become a wife and mom. In her first semester she met her prince charming, Scott Miller, the first love of her life. After college, ‘ScottnDeb’ married and started a family, and later built their dream home in Indianapolis. At a time when gender norms were changing, Deb excelled in the business world, whereas Scott preferred a more domestic life. In the mid-1980’s, Deb hosted a Russian tennis coach named Sergei in her home, and soon developed an interest in Russian enterprise. She began to help Sergei and other Russian entrepreneurs to make business deals in America. When her marriage to Scott ended, she began a relationship with Sergei. Now a successful businesswoman, Deb had to navigate a new career, a turbulent new relationship, and new motherhood. Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness by Deb Miller is a modern, feminist memoir, which will inspire and uplift women of all ages to follow their own path. Deb grew up believing that the path to happiness was to find a ‘prince’ and she uses the evolution of the Disney princesses as a metaphor for her own journey: from the passive, helpless, Disney princesses of yesteryear; to the strong, independent, warriors that broke free from traditional roles. Like the modern Disney princesses, Deb discovered that the road to happiness was not paved by men, and carved out her own path. Deb Miller’s writing is crisp and conversational, blending personal anecdotes with insightful commentary on gender roles. It is a powerful and empowering memoir for women of all ages – fans of Disney princesses and readers of feminist literature. It is also a timely reminder that equality for women is still a work in progress, and more needs to be done to challenge gender stereotypes and discrimination. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : A modern, feminist memoir, which will inspire and uplift women of all ages to follow their own path. Purchase here

< Back Erik D. Larson The Kikiloa Chronicles Book blurb... Kikiloa is Mitochondrial Eve, irrepressible mother of humanity and time-surfing teen trickster. Kiki was born an outcast 200,000 years ago, then enslaved. And now she’s a freckled fourteen-year-old bounding across a San Francisco park to meet her kind, grounded friend Hazel, who Kiki believes can cause even death to pass people by. Probably. Flickering across a trillion universes, Kiki is determined to discover an antidote to entropy before all meaning is lost. When a cliff collapses beneath them and Kiki vanishes mid-fall, Hazel is left alone with their attacker to begin her own coming-of-age, while Kiki’s hopes unravel back to the trauma of her bleak beginnings in a dying prehistoric world. But Kiki never lets up, whether lamenting a Hawaiian tsunami, alchemizing sniper attacks, weaving through highway pileups, going Jungian, or baking perfectly average cookies. And throughout, she spars with her infuriating, enigmatic mentor Paha, who believes surfing is elegy: all waves break, and fighting the end only creates suffering. The Kikiloa Chronicles is Erik D. Larson’s wild, tender, and philosophically ambitious debut, carried by Kiki’s unmistakable voice from the devastating loneliness of her first life to the hard wisdom of friendship. A literary speculative novel: Circe meets The Midnight Library by way of Ursula K. Le Guin. Purchase here

< Back Tony Jeton Selimi A Path to Excellence A self-help book by author, entrepreneur, coach and motivational speaker, Tony Jeton Selimi. Selimi shares his formulae of success to help readers feel more confident, empowered, and accomplished while working on their aspirations, goals, and dreams. The book is based on Selimi’s personal, professional, business, and client breakthrough experiences and thirty years of research, lessons, study, and transformations. Based on decades of teachings, Selimi developed an easy-to-follow method, a simple eight-step process, and scientifically proven principles to guide people onto the path of excellence in their chosen areas of life. The principles are - Principle 1 : To break free from ambiguity, clarify what you want, why you want it, and when you want it. Principle 2 : Awakening your astronomical vision requires committing to something bigger than yourself. Principle 3: To build your resilience, it is wise to immediately confront any issues that arise and respond mindfully and objectively. Principle 4: Making mistakes is human; correcting them awakens your excellence. Principle 5: For better, more efficient, and more effective results, seek expert advice . Principle 6: To grow on the inside and expand on the outside, collaborate. Principle 7: To unleash the power of gratitude, graciously give and accept compliments. Principle 8: Continuously celebrating small wins can change your physiology, strengthen your psychology, and maximize your potential. Alongside each principle, Selimi offers a number of tips and tricks, practical advice, and exercises to help readers practice these principles. Selimi encourages readers to practice these eight key principles daily and willingly, to see positive changes in personal, professional, and business life. A Path to Excellence by Tony Jeton Selimi is an enlightening and transformative self-help book, which aims to help readers achieve their own goals and success in life. With an easy to follow, eight step method, this book offers practical solutions to help readers make positive changes in their personal, professional, or business life. This is an authentic and credible book as Selimi shares his own journey and the significant challenges he experienced throughout his life. Selimi’s journey is inspiring, his teachings are simple yet profound. The book will appeal to any reader interested in personal development. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: An enlightening and transformative self-help book, which will help readers gain a deeper understanding of themselves through a simple eight step process. Purchase here

< Back John Posner Forever is Too Long In 2435, advancements in artificial intelligence and bioengineering have reshaped humanity. Bioengineering has made people smarter, faster, and stronger. It has improved people’s physical appearance and eliminated disease. The average human lifespan has edged over 135 years, and death is no longer an inevitable outcome of the human experience. Human minds can be copied perfectly and can live forever in the multiverse as digital entities, known as Mindars. Mindars can also inhabit bioforms and interact with humans in the physical world. But these advancements in digital technology have had many unintended consequences. The population has exploded, rogue genetic manipulations have been unleashed, and humanity is forced into battle against the decisions made by AI systems. Jake Sullivan is a second-generation, genetically engineered human, and Vice President of ASHORE (Advocation, Safeguards, Help, Optimization, Renewal, and Eternity of Mindars), a company that supports the transition of human minds into the multiverse. As Vice President, Jake was instrumental in building the international multiverse run by artificial intelligence. As Jake approaches his 110th birthday, the recommended age for optimum crossover, he prepares for transition to become a Mindar, with his wife and childhood sweetheart, Shannon. He reflects back on his life, his relationships with Shannon and his robotic friend of one-hundred years, Stanley. But as Jake enters the multiverse, he is forced to wrestle with his own conscience and the unintended consequences of a society driven by the bio-revolution. Forever is Too Long is a thought-provoking Sci-Fi novel by author John Posner. Set four-hundred years in the future, the novel delves into the human, social and political impact of artificial intelligence and bioengineering. Posner presents a fascinating, and yet somewhat disturbing vision of the future driven by AI technology. It is a vision of society that is totally believable given our current stage of technological development. Posner draws the reader’s attention from the very first page, with well-developed characters, and a captivating plot with timely placed twists and turns. At over 600 pages this is a long novel, but I was invested until the very last page. Readers, be prepared to read all night! Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A fascinating and thought- provoking Sci-Fi novel of epic proportions, that considers the increased use of artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. Purchase here

< Back David Cairns The Case of the Emigrant Niece Unlikely duo, Findo and Errol, join forces to investigate the mystery of the lost inheritance. A historical fiction novel set in the 1800’s in Australia, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the Scottish Highlands. Major Findo Gask sustains a serious leg injury at the start of the Indian mutiny in 1858, and is dispatched back to England to convalesce in a nursing home. On discharge he contemplates the next phase of his life and travels to Edinburgh to see his brother. He starts work as a consulting engineer with a local construction firm and is offered a position as a consultant to support the booming mining industry in Melbourne. He meets Errol Rait during a cricket match and rents a room from him on 21/2 Bourke Street. He learns that Errol is a criminal investigator, testing new finger marks to identify suspects. They meet a pretty young heiress, Mary Mitchell, and discover she has been swindled out of her inheritance. Errol decides to take on the case and Findo, keen to develop his investigative skills, decides to accompany him. With a link back to Scotland, the pair travel to Edinburgh to find the will of Mitchell’s late uncle. The investigation takes them from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands where they discover multiple murders and a sinister plot. Will Findo and Errol solve the mystery of the lost inheritance before it is too late? Will Mary receive the fortune that she rightly deserves? The Case of the Emigrant Niece is a captivating historical fiction novel by David Cairns, set in the 1800’s and spanning Australia, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the Scottish Highlands. Written in the first-person point of view, from the perspective of Findo, the book follows his journey as he builds a new life for himself in Melbourne, and partners with his friend, Errol, in a fraud investigation. The novel is a work of fiction, inspired by real people, places and events. Extensively researched, and historically accurate, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction. The novel has a definite Sherlock Holmes vibe, and I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery, suspense and intrigue. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A Sherlock Holmes-esque mystery, with two memorable and eccentric criminal investigators. Purchase here

< Back Claire Fuge The Siren's Daughter Book blurb... 1126. The Norman conquest grips Wales. Rebellion stirs. And one woman’s choice could ignite it all. Nineteen-year-old Angharad, the daughter of a Norman knight and a captive Welsh princess, arrives at Aberteifi Castle for her mother's arranged marriage. But her new stepfather, the merciless Norman commander of the castle, has other plans. He demands that Angharad expose her mother, Nesta, as a secret rebel or be cast out to die. To survive, Angharad presses Nesta to reveal the truth about her past: as a Welsh princess stolen by invaders, the victim of wars and betrayals, the seductress of kings and princes. As Nesta’s story unfolds, Angharad discovers a legacy more dangerous than she could have imagined, and must decide whether to protect her mother or herself… Purchase here

< Back Ruthie Marlenée And Still Her Voice Book blurb... It’s Easter, 1967, when Anna LeMar, a lonely half-Mexican teen, stabs her father and runs away, but she’s not alone. Grandma Phoebe, her dead white grandmother, has colonized her brain and hitched along in a mental sidecar for the ride of their lifetime. Anna has also inherited Grandma’s musical talent and so reluctant travel companions, they navigate the world with Anna’s guitar strapped to her back and the knife she used on her father strapped to her leg. On the road, Anna encounters all sorts of characters and begins to discover her own voice as she searches for a way to cut the strings that bind her to Grandma Phoebe. Set during the Summer of Love and the tumultuous 60s, this coming-of-age speculative story chases history through Anna’s adventures and quest for love. A generational family drama, it’s also a story of mothers, daughters, granddaughters, and the ties that bind us for generations. Purchase here

< Back William Gensburger Verisium: Conversations with AI on the Meaning of Life and Death Verisium: Conversations With AI on the Meaning of Life and Death by William Gensburger is a thought-provoking discussion about the most profound aspects of human existence. Why are we here? What is our purpose? The book blends philosophy, science, spirituality, and personal reflection, with a unique integration of AI into the conversation. Gensburger shares his personal journey, sparked by the loss of his sister as a child, which led him to question the nature of existence and the purpose of life. He draws on insights from various fields, including quantum physics, neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and modern philosophy, and invites readers to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and contemplation. Gensburger uses AI as a tool to explore complex topics, posing questions to the technology and weaving its responses into the narrative. This technique demonstrates the potential of AI to serve as a mirror to human consciousness and a partner in intellectual discussion. The book is structured into chapters that each tackle a specific theme, such as the nature of consciousness, the concept of energy, the possibility of life after death, and the idea of living in a simulation. Gensburger draws on a wide range of sources, from ancient texts like the Bhagavad Gita to modern scientific theories like quantum mechanics and the simulation hypothesis. This interdisciplinary approach allows readers to see connections between disparate fields, creating a unified perspective on the mysteries of existence. Gensburger offers practical advice for readers seeking to awaken their consciousness and live more intentional lives. He emphasizes the importance of physical health, meditation, breathwork, and mindful living as tools for personal transformation. William Gensburger's unique approach, combined with the integration of AI, makes this book a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the nature of consciousness, the mysteries of life and death, and the fabric of reality. It is a profound and transformative journey that will leave readers questioning, reflecting, and inspired to seek out their own answers. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary : A compelling and innovative work that discusses humanity’s existential questions. Purchase here

< Back Lukman Clark The Alexandria Scrolls Brandon Blakes’s exploration into past life regression hypnosis takes him on a journey to ancient Egypt, by author Lukman Clark Brandon Blake’s parents died unexpectedly when he was a young boy. He grew up with his loving Aunt Grace, who treated him like her own son, but Brandon always felt there was something missing from his life. He had strange visions and memories he couldn’t understand or explain, and attempted hypnotherapy to help shed light on these inexplicable experiences. During a session of past life regression hypnosis in Bel Aire, Los Angeles, with Dr Clara d’Uccelli, Brandon discovers the lost scrolls of Hypatia of Alexandria, hidden in a cave in Libya. On waking from the hypnosis, Brandon decides to travel to Haua Fteah Cave in the Green Mountain region of Libya to retrieve the scrolls and find proof of his past life. Clara feels a deep connection to Brandon’s vision, and supports him on his journey to retrieve the scrolls. Brandon arrives in Libya, and apart from a brief encounter with a group of fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq, he retrieves the scrolls with relative ease. He flies to Malta, and spends the following months translating the scrolls under the close supervision of the doctor. As Brandon and Clara’s relationship grows intimate, the scrolls are stolen by Brandon’s girlfriend, Julia, who tries to sell them to the highest bidder. Clara reveals that she knew his mother from the time she worked as a trainee therapist, and his mother had experienced past life memories shortly after Brandon’s conception. Returning home, Brandon seeks answers from his Aunt Grace and his mothers’ therapist, Dr. Charlotte Bourne. Dr. Bourne shows Brandon a letter written to him by his mother, and left in her care. The letter explains that his parents were part of a secret and special community of extraordinary individuals and encloses a key to a safe deposit box to help him start his journey to joining the community. As Brandon goes on an epic journey in search of the stolen scrolls, he commits to learning more about regression therapy in the hope that he will learn more about his parents’ life and find closure on their untimely deaths. The Alexandria Scrolls (Book Two - The Transfiguration of Brandon Blake) by Lukman Clark is an intriguing and imaginative fiction novel. This is a fast-paced, action-packed novel set across time periods and continents, with well-developed characters, and an enthralling plot. With elements of fantasy, this book will appeal to readers of both historic fiction and fantasy fiction. The Transfiguration of Brandon Blake is the second book in a series, and can be read independently without reading the first book, In her Own Words, although readers might want to read the first book in the series to understand more about the story of Hypatia of Alexandria. Star rating: 5 Stars Summary: A fast-paced, action-packed novel, with well-developed characters, and an enthralling plot. Purchase here