Breaker’s nutrition program is based on a deeper understanding on just what we’re eating, rather than following strict rules without quite knowing why. Instead of starving ourselves, obsessively counting calories, and rushing towards the end line, Breaker’s method is built to work on the long […]
Ada Glustein was born in Canada into a devout Jewish family who had migrated decades before from Europe. Excluded at school and at times bullied for being Jewish, Ada was painfully aware of how different she was from her peers. However, her experience taught her to be inquisitive, curious, and compassionate – the opposite of those who made her feel left out. Ada always chose to embrace diversity and learn from these early struggles, […]
An engrossing memoir telling the story of a formidable woman who has never turned down a challenge, Midpoint by Patricia Angeles is a heartwarming story about an inspiring businesswoman, mother, and author.
As the title hints, this is not a standard memoir – instead of looking back on a life already lived, Angeles is a woman in her prime who decides to take a moment to observe the present life she has built, reflect on her key memories, and her plans for a future that is still a blank page. An inspiring example of finding yourself through the act of […]
Adventure, sex, and magic collide in The Nephilim’s Fate by Eliza Hampstead, the first book in a tantalizing new fantasy series for adults, War of the Nephilim. With a cinematic writing style and surprising plot twists, Hampstead gives free rein to her imagination and fascinates the reader with her original take on the supernatural, mixed with a good number of steamy scenes.
Combining a memorable set of characters, fast-paced battles, and a heavy romance, The Nephilim’s Fate blends fantasy with erotica in a way that challenges the boundaries of love, pleasure, and magic itself. This is not only a […]
A drama that explores themes such as trust, communication, and monogamy, Caught Between Two Loves by Andy Simko is at once romantic and a searing portrait of a relationship in crisis. Workaholic Mike is distracted by a seductive business partner, forcing his wife Emily to look for love elsewhere, while their son Jacob cannot pick between two girls in his grade, and even his little sister PJ must choose between babysitters. Though the dialogue could be improved to sound more natural, which is key to a story about partner-to-partner communication, the complicated nuances of love are well-explored and insightful, for […]
Heartwarming and thought-provoking, Where the Heart Is: A Homecoming by D.L. Norris is a novel in which love, parenthood, and family history intertwine, exploring the many-faceted legacy that new generations inherit from those who came before.
When Jenna and Marcus learn from Aunt Lee that Jenna’s father has passed away, they decide to move back to the old family manor house in Tilden, Nebraska. It’s a new life for all of them – 9-year-old Ben learns to grieve for his beloved grandad with a new maturity, 6-year-old Allie discovers a different style of life by bonding with an Amish girl, […]
Not yet 14, Evelyn discovers she has a rare power: she can see things before they happen. So far it has been more of a curse than a gift, as not only does her mother not believe her, but she’s bullied by everyone at school. When her great-aunt Lillian passes away unmarried and childless, Evelyn and her family travel down to Virginia to settle Lillian’s affairs. While learning […]
Lessons from a Late Bloomer: Vignettes of a Small-Town Girl by Jackie Ewing is a wholly engrossing collection of autobiographical stories ranging from the sweet and melancholic to the lighthearted and downright comical. Adventurous and everchanging, Jackie has worked many jobs, married twice, lived in several countries, and now has collected her most significant memories around ten life lessons, providing something of a self-help text among the entertaining anecdotes. Although the book could do with a little trimming for repetition, Ewing’s memoir is a relatable read for her willingness to lay herself bare, mixed with an inspiring passion for the […]