One should approach Is This Seat For Me? by Sheila M. Buswell (a collection of narratives collated by the author, including her own) as a kind of “confessional forum” rather than the academic work suggested by its more formal subtitle: Overcoming Imposter […]

Before I comment on this surprisingly fun and provocative read, I must clarify my inherent bias as the editor of a profound series on consciousness/existence/bliss that deals with the same issues on a high-brow level. The message in Error is equally profound, […]

When it comes to academically treating something as controversial as Artificial Intelligence, especially when applied to something as intimate as personal health, nothing is more refreshing or productive than the kind of thoughtfulness, balance, and humility that Carisa Carlton brings to this […]

Giridhara R. Babu’s treatment of global population trends and consequences in The Last Generation? must be regarded as a relatively simple introduction to the subject, perhaps an overarching examination of the elements involved and a speculative offering about the potential outcomes. This […]

Dichotomous things often attract us the most. Maybe that’s why we stare so puzzled as kids cry on Santa’s lap. Perhaps that is why the title When Santa Made Me Cry draws one’s attention so quickly to this collection of short narratives […]

Vivid Visions, a collection of surreal romantic tales by Seyed Mosayeb Alam, may target teenage girls caught in the angst of their youthful dreams and expectations. These stories resonate with the wistful nostalgia of unrequited love and faded opportunities. However, what might […]

Silencing Sharks by John Hope is a children’s book accessible to young adults. As such, it exceeds all expectations. But there is something extraordinary about this book, elevating it above constraining categories (no matter how relevant) into one deserving of attention and […]

Poetry is a fascinating beast. It is wild. It is untamable. It requires submission as much as bold confrontation. The same can be said for life and what it means to be alive. The only difference is between those who find the […]

With a title as straightforward and specific as David Green’s Essentials Of Coin Collecting For Beginners, the unexpected might be the least likely expectation. After all, he tells his readers right up front what they should anticipate, including a couple of specific […]

One should approach a book review by considering the author’s intention first and foremost. Guy Kodikannath reveals his intent clearly in the title, Unlocking Your Creative Potential. His target audience is less clear but still implied: those wary and self-doubting regarding their […]