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Book cover: 'A Doctor's Prescription for Health Care Reform' with a teal design, showing a man and a woman with a baby.

Book Review – A Doctor’s Prescription for Health Care Reform

A Doctor’s Prescription for Health Care Reform is a powerful and timely book that speaks directly to one of the most urgent issues in modern society: inequality in health care. Written by Dr Rahn Kennedy Bailey, a respected physician, psychiatrist, educator and former President of the National Medical Association, the book explores the deep-rooted disparities, stigma and barriers that continue to affect minority and underserved communities.
Fish & Seafood Recipes of the Seychelles Islands

Book Review – Fish & Seafood Recipes of the Seychelles Islands

At first glance, Fish & Seafood Recipes of the Seychelles Islands is a celebration of flavour. On closer reading, it reveals itself as something far more enduring: a culinary record of island life, shaped by the sea, memory, and the quiet discipline of Creole cooking.
Recipes, Stories & Soul from South Louisiana

Book Review – Recipes, Stories & Soul from South Louisiana

In a time when recipes are increasingly reduced to social media clips and fast instructions, Creole Sauce Boss stands as something far more meaningful. This book is not simply a collection of dishes, but a living archive of Creole heritage, memory, and identity from South Louisiana.
The Creole Princess

Book Reviews – The Creole Princess

Beth White’s The Creole Princess is a captivating historical novel set in early 19th-century New Orleans. It blends romance, intrigue, and history with remarkable skill.
The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation

Book Reviews – The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation

John F. Baker Jr.’s “The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation” is a meticulously researched and deeply moving historical account that unveils the hidden stories of African American life and legacy in the heart of Tennessee.
The Story of French New Orleans: History of a Creole City

Book Reviews – The Story of French New Orleans: History of a Creole City

In The Story of French New Orleans: History of a Creole City, Dianne Cuenin Lelle offers a fresh and compelling examination of one of the most complex and culturally layered cities in the Americas. Far from being just another historical account, this book situates New Orleans within a broader global context, tracing its Francophone roots, colonial foundations, and enduring Creole identity.
Masquerade

Book Reviews – Masquerade: Book Two of the Unchained Trilogy

Maria McKenzie is a former librarian and lifelong book enthusiast whose passion for storytelling was sparked at ten after discovering Nancy Drew. Though naturally quiet and introspective, she found that her rich internal world was the perfect foundation for crafting compelling narratives. McKenzie writes romantic suspense, thrillers, historical fiction, and true crime, focusing on an interracial and multicultural romance set in America’s past—drawing inspiration from her experience in an interracial marriage.
The Hellions

Book Reviews – The Hellions

“The Hellions” by George McNeill is a raw and gripping novel that delves into the gritty world of a motorcycle club, exploring themes of loyalty, brotherhood, and the pursuit of redemption. Through vivid characters and intense storytelling, McNeill crafts a compelling narrative that offers a peek into the tumultuous life of outlaw bikers.
Always and Forever

Book Reviews – Always and Forever

Gretchen Craig is a celebrated author of historical fiction, admired for her evocative storytelling and richly drawn characters. With a talent for capturing the emotional depth of family, love, and endurance amid historical upheaval, Craig transports readers to the heart of the American South. Always and Forever showcases her gift for weaving personal dramas into sweeping historical landscapes, bringing history to life through the lens of intimate human experiences. Her novels are known for their lyrical prose, historical authenticity, and compelling emotional resonance, earning her a dedicated readership and critical acclaim.