BOOK REVIEW LISTINGS

Children Who Dance in the Rain

CHILDREN WHO DANCE IN THE RAIN by Susan Justice is a short thirty-two-page children's book. The first thing that struck me was its beautiful cover art depicting a child with large eyes staring at you. In the palm of her hand dance tiny children. Through an age-appropriate story with vibrant visuals, this book introduces young readers to a culture ...

CHRONICLES OF A TIMEBOUND WARRIOR

The cover art for L. S. Westhoff’s “Chronicles of a Timebound Warrior” features a mysterious young woman and the hint of a ferocious dragon, challenging the reader to dive in. This award-winning romantic fantasy is a brilliantly crafted suspense novel.  The protagonist, Anwen, embarks on a relentless and transformative journey, ...

Citadel of the Fallen

Readers of thriller fantasies will be engrossed by Citadel of the Fallen, by JR Konkol. A group of quirky teenagers living in an isolated citadel hidden deep within a magical rainforest is confronted with multiple challenges. Each of the main characters is endowed with distinct personalities, talents, and mystical faculties. The youth are in quest ...

City in a Forest

City in a Forest by Ginger Pinholster is a contemporary fiction told from multiple viewpoints. Arden Collier, a struggling artist, is introduced in the first sentence as she opens a letter that features "an amateurish sketch of two crossed nails, reminding her of the county’s plan to crucify her.” Arden’s dilemma is compounded ...

Clayton's Chronicles

Clayton's Chronicles by Jere Steiner is a captivating memoir that delves into the life of the author's uncle, Clayton Harley Steiner. A celestial being named Beemer is given the task of chronicling the life of Clayton Harley Steiner, which adds a bit of levity to the narration. With a keen eye for detail and a hint of mischief, Beemer brings ...

Cognitive Kin: How to Work, Win, and Make Meaning with Agentic AI

In Cognitive Kin, Christophe Kolb and Jan Rosen provide a visionary yet deeply grounded field guide for the "Agentic Revolution". The book’s central thesis is that artificial intelligence is undergoing a monumental shift from generative tools that respond to prompts to autonomous agents that proactively pursue goals. This transition ...

Cold Betrayal

What would motivate a young secretary to drive a clunker from sunny Florida to Quebec, Canada, in January? Cold Betrayal by A. J. McCarthy follows Tori Anderson on her so-called vacation. The novel chronicles how fateful choices can often result in harrowing consequences. Naïve and trusting, Tori optimistically begins a suspenseful quest to ...

Columbine

On April 20, 1999, two boys left an indelible stamp on the American psyche. Their goal was simple: to blow up their school, Oklahoma City-style, and to leave "a lasting impression on the world." Their bombs failed, but the ensuing shooting defined a new era of school violence-irrevocably branding every subsequent shooting "another Columbine." When ...

Coming Home

Coming Home by Gloria Javillonar Palileo is the story of a young boy named Juan who through no fault of his has to live his life being excluded. Juan has lived his entire life in Alabama, but because of his distinctive looks has not been accepted as an American. Juan's mother is from the Philippines. Therein lies the problem-Juan looks Filipino ...

Communicating Through a Pandemic

Dr. Burke-Garcia's book, "Communicating Through a Pandemic," is an insightful book about the Covid-19 pandemic that left 6 million people dead. This expertly written book by Dr. Burke-Garcia takes you on an educational journey through the pandemic and its global impact. With clarity and authority, the author explores how our lives have ...