Cooper’s River of Ink is an exquisite offering whose words sing in the blood. Ink spills across the cover like the eponymous river, evoking the beautiful nature of the story within. This is a tale of conquest, change, and forbidden love. Likewise, it is a tale of ancient Sri Lanka. Above all, it is the […]
Strange Animals by Tom Jackson Organized by region, Strange Animals by Tom Jackson looks at some of the most unusual critters around the world. From the tuatara to the anteater, readers will be introduced to myriad marvelous faunal facts. Each section has a short written introduction, with the remainder of the chapter being gorgeous photos, with […]
The Ring by Koji Suzuki A classic Japanese horror novel that inspired the popular Japanese horror movie franchise. The story follows reporter Asakawa who investigates a cursed videotape that kills anyone who watches it after seven days. [A mysterious videotape warns that the viewer will die in one week unless a certain, unspecified act is […]
Moran’s collection Ever Deeper is poetry after my own heart. I fell in love with it from the very first. There are many deep, philosophical poems that will set you to thinking. There are light-hearted poems, and poems to soothe the soul. Most of the poems in this collection deal with knowing and appreciating the […]
No Price Aislynn d’Merricksson, ©2004 What is of the greatest value- past, present and future? It is… The love of family, the acceptance of friends, finding a place to belong. A second chance, a new lease on life, a hope for the future. A newborn’s wail, the tears of a […]
The Old Dragon’s Head by Justin Newland is a magical realism historical fiction set in ancient China. For twenty years the last Dragon Master, Wing, has been missing. With no successor in place, the energies of the Old Dragon could not be summoned to strengthen the Great Wall, and now the Mongol threat looms large […]
With Gratitude by Marala Scott is a beautiful collection of poetry to cultivate gratitude, generosity, and lovingkindness. So many of these poems resonated with me, prompting me to pause and fully contemplate them. Many illustrated in of my most favourite quotes- […]
Crystal Lore, Legends & Myth by Athena Perrakis explores crystal lore from around the world. The leanings are definitely magickal, and the very first chapter discusses Lemuria and Atlantis. The rest of the chapters progress through major human civilisations/ time eras from Sumerians to modern times. The final chapters explore things like quantum healing, zodiacal […]
Anne Frank by Isabel Sanchez Vegara Anne Frank by Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a very abbreviated version of Anne Frank’s story for young readers. Most of the book is taken up by engaging artwork. Like the ‘girl in red’ in Schindler’s List, only Anne’s diary is in colour. I think this is a great touch! […]
Child of the Moon by Jessica Semaan ‘In between being your mother and father, I forgot to be your daughter And became the child of the moon “In her debut collection, Semaan offers an upfront &moving glimpse into the true nature of healing: an imperfect, nonlinear journey”–Amanda Lovlace, bestselling author of the princess saves herself […]