Realistic depictions of Ozark life and surviving memories of war make this novel compelling. Sara Rhodes and Bob Smith’s "Iniquities of Gulch Fork" is the believable story of... Read More

The perfect escapist romance, this is a guaranteed pleaser with plenty of spicy details. Christina Frank’s Fifty Shades-inflected romance "Good Girl" is surprisingly sweet,... Read More

A splendid combination of action, intrigue, and political struggles make this a standout thriller. Robert W. Barker’s "Nuclear Rogue" is an entertaining, clever, and... Read More

It’s the harder aspects of Andrew’s transformation that yield a fascinating look at how a Frankenstein experiment affects a man’s entire being. "All That Really Mattered",... Read More

JimLinsa takes a stream-of-consciousness approach in this compelling and creative erotic story. Otorongo, by JimLinsa, is a highly fantastical exploration of cosmic love,... Read More

This is an exemplary and fascinating work of African cultural and historical documentation. A fresh and insightful look into a sorely neglected aspect of history, Zac Adama’s... Read More

This incredibly valuable book shows that healthy eating and exercise are natural, desirable choices. Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas’s "Think Yourself Thin" is a remarkable book... Read More

A storyteller’s flair makes this memoir a pleasure to read. "Finding Gracie" collects Grace Papagno’s nostalgic vignettes of her mid-century, Italian American girlhood on... Read More

This is a balanced review of the known medical effects of and uses for a plant whose legal situation is in flux. Stephen Holt’s timely "The Cannabis Revolution" covers... Read More

This is storytelling in the tradition of Irwin Shaw or Howard Fast, full of vivid characters and rich detail. Dudley James Podbury’s "The Sons of Silas McCracken" is an... Read More

This third installment of the Peace Keepers series is recommended for those who like reading about how humanity and nature are intertwined. A young woman from the heartland... Read More

This novel is a wilderness adventure that will appeal to those who appreciate stories with a focus on the outdoors. Michael L. Kryder’s "Justice in the Land of the Midnight... Read More