Every legend is a story with a lesson to share. A mermaid kidnaps children swimming in a Colombian river on Good Friday, a day of religious observance, and many, fasting, easily fall victim to the mermaid who only wants children to play with her in...

Andrew Eustace Anselmi's The Autumn Crush is an epic read that spans three generations of an Italian family. The story highlights the life of protagonist Guy Bennett, the son of an immigrant who has, up until this point, been the epitome of the American dream....

The White Mogul by Al Gromer Khan is a poignant tale set in the 1960s where the nineteen-year-old protagonist, Hans von der Thann, rebels against the restrictions and clash of cultures that lead him to discover a spiritual freedom through music. Running away from his...

In The Rearranged Life by Annika Sharma, college senior and future doctor Nithya comes from a traditional Indian family. Her parents have always planned on an arranged marriage for her. She has always obeyed her parents and tried so hard to please them, so an...

The Road Home (The Letter Series Book 2) by Kathleen Shoop is a very well written and engaging book. I am a fan of historical novels, and The Road Home is a well-told yarn that held my attention and gave me a wonderful reading experience....

The Seven Shades by Ravi Ranjan Goswami is a charming and educational collection of seven short stories reflecting Indian ideals of moral character. The basic tenets of Hindu mythology, as reflected in the seven sacred shades of Rama’s personality, are delightfully played out against social...

Ten Days by John Sheppard is a book with a lot of twists. Kirkmont is in chaos. Some people are trying to hang onto hope. Others do not see the tomorrow and are taking measures into their own hands. In this current time of despair,...

The Wild Horses of Hiroshima is a novel by Paul Xylinides. The United State's dropping of an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima left thousands of families in ruins. Myeko's family is one of many who did not survive. She trudges alone through...

There are several luxuries that we enjoy in the world from fruits, vegetables, electricity, and gas to clothing, but have you ever wondered what goes into making these luxuries available? We take these things for granted while there are those who risk their lives and...

Allegory has always been hit or miss in the world of literature: in the hands of an amateur, it can be tedious and even painful; in the hands of a gifted writer, it can transport the reader to other worlds and impart universal truths. Margaret...