Two narrators bring two tones to this mystery and weave together a strong whole. Alternating between a present-day mystery in America and a glimpse of a Russia gone by, Braha: A Tale of Innocence & Intrigue is a dual narrative whose... Read More
Amid a series of interesting twists that keep the pages turning, topics like schoolyard bullying are covered with a straightforward pragmatism that helps the moral message stand out clearly. In "Anthony", Harold J. Fischel chronicles the... Read More
Advanced concepts and language pair with a unique heroine in this contemporary tale. Made with a unique blend of ingredients, Dr. Van’s Princess Lizzie series targets a young audience but attempts to keep parents engaged with... Read More
A tech-savvy role model with a compassionate heart, Princess Lizzie is a fun and welcome addition to the genre. In Dr. Van’s second Princess Lizzie book, "Princess Lizzie and the Sabotaged Magic Bicycle", her heroine struggles with an... Read More
Dr. Van illuminates grown-up concepts for young readers with vibrant illustrations and a tech-savvy princess heroine. The Princess Lizzie series, created by author Victoria Van Zhong, who writes under the pen name Dr. Van, attempts to... Read More
These clear-eyed morality tales showcase lightheartedness and angst in equal measure. In nine contemporary stories bouncing between nouveau riche Los Angeles and the working-class East Coast, Kevin Morris explores the gray areas of... Read More
Bardessono populates a facility for the developmentally disabled with well-drawn characters in this heartfelt novel. "Little Ravens" is the follow-up to Frank Bardessono’s debut novel, The Kindness of Ravens. Set in the nineties,... Read More
"The Annuity Stanifesto" is the real deal: it rips aside the veil of obfuscation about annuities and empowers the consumer to evaluate them wisely. For anyone who wants to know anything about annuities, "The Annuity Stanifesto", by Stan... Read More