Welcome to The Truthbrary Bookstore!
The 'Truthbrary Bookstore' showcases talented Self-Published writers.
Purchase the work of an Independent Author to Inspire inspiring minds alike!
We encourage you to not only purchase and enjoy the Amazing Indie Books below,
but also to leave Amazon reviews for books which you've read by simply following their 'Review This Book' link.
Happy Reading!
View a Slideshow Of Books For Sale!
- Rumi & Me The Song: East Meets West, by Andrea M. Owens
- "Throughout history there have been very few artists whose spiritual expression have touched the hearts of so many. For eight centuries Rumi has been globally recognized and revered as one of the greats, along with Confucius, Shakespeare and Mozart. Truly, Rumi has become the standard by which all other spiritual artists are measured. In this book, Andrea Owens demonstrates the relevance and connection, across the centuries, of Rumi's passion as a testament of his universal well being message with the powers to transform today's world from fear to greatness of kind" AM Owens
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Crystal Starbird Satellite, By Barry Hopkins
- The universe is a very strange place. As smart as we think we are, we cannot begin to explain what we see around us in great detail. The best we can do is theorize and hope somebody smarter comes along who figures out how to prove what we surmised. That’s a pretty funny way to do things. But, then again, we are a very funny species. Never is this more evident than in the perusings of Barry Hopkins and his abundant wit and sideways view of things. Dive in and see what does not make the universe tick, but tickles your funnybone just the same. I double dog dare ya! No geese were eaten in the making of this book cover. Two satellites and an asteroid were roasted in wine and served with asparagus.
- When Two Hearts Meet, Peggy Kaplan
- "When Two Hearts Meet" came about when Peggy was prayed over at Hope in Life Church
- In Carmel NY. It was prophesied that she would write a book of poetry. Peggy began her writing almost immediately after this. Her Poems cover a variety of subjects, every one of them was inspired from something she read, heard or saw. Using her own style, she touches on poems such as friendship, family and animals.
Follow Pegg'spoems on Facebook!
|
|
|
|
- Chiaroscuro is a book of collected poetry about Revolutions and Evolutions of Politics, War, Communities, Nature and Conscience. Chiaroscuro in modern art is the creative use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition. Marshall E Gass uses the term in this context to describe the technique of using contrasts in poetic devices and subject matter to create multi-dimensional poetry. Accept the invitation to see poetry as literature, philosophical essay, and art, in the tradition of Henry David Thoreau, T. S. Eliot, and W. S. Burroughs, yet fully cognizant of, and fluent in, the complexity of the lightning fast information age.
- Marshall Gass is the ultimate student. There isn’t anything that he doesn’t want to know. He has two Master’s degrees and has nearly completed a PhD.. What does such a man think about in his free time? The answer is in this book. He thinks about everything under the sun, and some things over the sun.. Come inside and let him jumpstart your mind. It doesn’t hurt a bit, and learning is almost always fun. Also see his first novel in the Chrysanthemum Trilogy: part 1: Transition, available on Amazon.com and his second book of poetry, Chiaroscuro: Lights and Shadows, Marshall E Gass Poetry Volume II.
- Endless Pursuit of Love: Poems of Romance, by Jerry Caspell
- The pursuit of love is an all encompassing chore. There will be ecstasy, horror, affection, rejection, and every emotion under the sun. If it wasn’t for the inner burning desire, nobody would give love a second thought. But as the Beatles claim, “Love is all you need” and somehow we all seem to be programmed to believe it. Dive into Endless Pursuit of Love and let Jerry Caspell, with his words of wise, soulful poetry, take you through the paces of lovers in the modern age.
Click For Preview
- Elusive Butterfly, Poems of Joy, Sorrow, Light and Love, By Jerry Caspell
- Imagine trying to reach the unreachable, touch the untouchable. Such is the act of seeking truth. Join Jerry Caspell in his journey to find the light of truth and the love of knowledge. See how art reaches for understanding and finds more mystery. There is an internal facet of poetry that makes it perfectly adept at speaking the language of seeking. Jump on the flying carpet! There’s plenty of room for more. Hang on tight, though, we will be on a very long and winding flight path! Welcome to the journey of one seeker, glean what you can and use it for your own path.
|
|
- Pajama Stories: Volume 1; The Jewelry Store, By Tanea Hill
- “You make the money don't let the money make you!” Those were the words of his boss, who owned the biggest jewelry store in the Garment District of New York City. When Lewis accepts a new job at this jewelry store, catering to models, celebrities and high end clients; he lets the fame go to his head. The once focused college graduate with a master’s degree in foreign languages, who has dreams of working for the U.S embassy, takes a turn for the worse. When Lewis let's his successes and good looks go to his head, he ends up very, very con-fused about his love and professional lives, finding himself wrapped up in love triangles with models, a ballerina, and an ex night girl.
- Electric Winds, By Daniel Lake and Friends
- There is a new breeze that’s blowing across oceans and continents, bringing what was once local to new points near and far. It doesn't follow the usual patterns of the jet streams, but goes much faster, using speed of light technologies like wires, broadcasts and even fiber optics. Communities of like-minded people from every location on Earth are springing up and becoming viable social groups. This is one of them. Electric Winds is a collection of poetry from a group of friends from all over the world who have met online because of their love of poetry. It is the kind of book that has never before been available, worldwide viewpoints of artists all shared in a single venue.
- Miss Twizzy, By Lulu Gee
- What kind of adventures can one little mouse have? Whatever kind she wants to! Miss Twizzy is, after all, no ordinary mouse. She works out, sings, goes to the Circus, and has adventures galore, all in perfect rhyme and meter. Come on in and enjoy her hospitality as she enthusiastically goes about her life, enjoying everything from a cheesy feast to a pajama party, to a cruise. Tag along and see for yourself as this little diva charms her way into the hearts of people everywhere. You are cordially invited.
- Songs From the Barroom Floor, By Dane Smith
- Let’s just imagine you are getting ready for bed and you have a nightcap that proves to be one too many. You suddenly find yourself on the bathroom floor humming. The acoustics in the bathroom are so good that you can’t help but sing. Makes for a fun night. Now imagine you had that nightcap at the club and never made it home. You sing along with the band and try not to get kicked. Another fun night. You just don’t have clean teeth. Imagine how good that cool floor feels, and how nice the jazz trio sounds, “Oh, I know that one!” so you sing along. That’s how you will feel about the poetry in this book! You will want to sing along. Bring your reading glasses and a nice snifter of your favorite spirits. Pour one for me, too.
- Raindrops and Sorrow, M. Douglas
- The genre of the macabre has been a fixture of the landscape of poetry and fiction since Edgar Allan Poe and his classic poetry and detective stories of the early 1800’s. it is more popular today than ever, yet, it seems to have been side-tracked with the likes of Dean Koontz and Stephen King. M Douglas is a throwback to the darkness that would make Poe proud, the raw animalistic truth of human nature and all of it’s shortcomings. Come take a look for yourself, but hide your knives and keep your poisons under lock and key!
|
|
|
|
Rabbi Schlotz Stories, Micheal Thomas
Not since Sydney Carton has literature created such an enigmatic character as the Rabbi. A true dissident in attitude and behavior and yet a faithful spiritualist at heart, the Rabbi tumbles headlong through life in a state of irritated bliss and cockeyed understanding. I am reminded of Jesus saying: “We must become like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven.” Rabbi has mastered this. He sees the world as a simple creation where we are expected only to be grateful and kind. He has no time or inclination to obsess over the trivial pursuits of men. Treat yourself to his enlightening and hilarious exploits as he twists and turns his way to a place where he knows nothing and everything, serves no one and everyone, through sheer goodness discovers the secrets of magic in this life. A cross between Siddhartha and Walter Mitty, no matter what strange situation the Rabbi finds himself in, it entertains and enlightens.
Not since Sydney Carton has literature created such an enigmatic character as the Rabbi. A true dissident in attitude and behavior and yet a faithful spiritualist at heart, the Rabbi tumbles headlong through life in a state of irritated bliss and cockeyed understanding. I am reminded of Jesus saying: “We must become like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven.” Rabbi has mastered this. He sees the world as a simple creation where we are expected only to be grateful and kind. He has no time or inclination to obsess over the trivial pursuits of men. Treat yourself to his enlightening and hilarious exploits as he twists and turns his way to a place where he knows nothing and everything, serves no one and everyone, through sheer goodness discovers the secrets of magic in this life. A cross between Siddhartha and Walter Mitty, no matter what strange situation the Rabbi finds himself in, it entertains and enlightens.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Micheal Thomas Poetry 2, Michael Thomas
- There are many thoughts in life for which language seems entirely inadequate. How do we speak in ways that match the depth of the dynamics in our hearts and souls? It is impossible. Yet, poets seem to be the most adept at approximating that ability and some poets do it better than others. Michael Thomas is a Philosopher, an Artist, a Historian, a Spiritual seeker, and a Poet not necessarily in that order. The result is a tapestry of words which touch the soul, enlighten the mind and embolden the heart to beat humanly, unapologetically, in defiance of all conformity or judgmentalism. These poems are not just words, but living songs of freedom: freedom from the tyranny of culture, politics, religion, fear, and the self-imposed in-carceration of the spirit by conceit, pride, selfishness and cultivated fantasy. Open a third eye and read the nourishing works of Michael Thomas Poetry 2.
Click For Preview
- Michael Thomas Poetry, Volume 1
- There are writers and there are writers, there are poets and then there are poets, and then there’s Michael Thomas. Here is a man who is a Vietnam Veteran, has lived in a commune, has slept in doorways, and is a very respected C. P. A. How does this all happen to the same man? Fate, chance, whatever the reason, what matters is it did happen. In his first book of poetry, Michael takes us on the rich and varied journey which is his life, complete with all of the philosophical questions, and sometimes even answers. Yet, at the heart of it all is a kindness and a gratitude towards life that is refreshing and nourishing. If you like poetry, or even if you just like to experience the world through the eyes of someone who truly loves life, you will love Michael Thomas Poetry Volume 1.
Click For Preview
- The Plantagenets, Michael Thomas
- An heir to the English Throne, a former Queen of France, beauty, wealth, breeding … it has all the makings of a love story, and Michael Thomas does not disappoint! Step into the past and enjoy a true story told with a grateful heart. See how love blossoms, suffers, and yet endures for all of eternity. Written in the modern style, this story of prose and poetry is reminiscent of the great works of art from the past, complete with life lessons and questions unanswered. It is a refreshing work of art that not only connects us to our past, it sternly reminds us to appreciate our present.
Click For Preview
- Stitched Memories Within My Fedora, Aaron de Monbrun
- Aaron de Monbrun is a writer, poet, thespian and family man from Nebraska who has the singular talent to turn a few well-crafted words into a dynamic story. Born in Virginia Beach, and raised all over, including 5 years in Japan, Aaron developed a true "worldview" as part of a military family. His uncanny enthusiasm for communicating through the spoken word is contagious and inspiring, captivating one and all to follow him on his winding journey to the moon and stars. It is a journey not only of time and space, but of mood and spirit and modality of times. Reading an Aaron de Monbrun poem is like pulling on a sweater yarn until the sweater is totally unraveled, exposing the naked truth underneath, and yet not finding at all what you would expect.
Click For Preview
- Love Whisperings, John Faulkner
- A Stunning Coffee Table Poetry Book! Every generation has its great love stories. Some are well known and some take place quietly, out of public view. We would never know of them unless we were told. We can all thank our lucky stars because John Faulkner has let us know of just such a romance, in style. He has carefully and thoughtfully written down a series of poems documenting the gifts of love he has received and we are all the richer for it. If you do not know love, or if you know love and just enjoy being reminded of its joys and enchantments, John's memorable words will transport you to a place where love is not only possible, but thrives beyond all imagination! He reminds us of the greatness of love and that we must never take it for granted. Come join the pilgrimage to the the greatest destination known to man: love.
Click For Preview
- Paris Hugs: Scripts of Passion, Chrysanthy Pappas
- Plato said that we learn about love from loving another perfectly and then from this we branch out to loving all that is good and divine. Nowhere is this more beautifully illustrated than in this breathtakingly spiritual poetry book. Within these pages are the hopes, dreams, and spirit of a beautiful soul. Nothing warms the heart like sincere confessions of one who is eternally devoted, nothing captures the imagination more than one who gratefully gives, and nothing is more uplifting than unconditional love shared unselfishly, happily, joyfully with another. Experience it for yourself in the pages of this book and dream ...
Click For Preview
- Winter Valley, Candy Brown
- Immerse your fantasy in the Winter Wonderland of a child queen left to reign an icy kingdom. Orphaned at an early age, she united the land with the help of its people and her father's spirit, which speaks to her through a magical buck. A story of inner strength and perseverance, a story to stir the heart, speaking to all generations.
Click for Preview
- Peace of Mind, Candy Brown
- Peace of Mind is a short book of inspirational poetry from the pen of newcomer Candy Brown. She has been writing poetry for years and, we believe, has a very worthwhile collection to share. Very spiritual and inspirational, Peace of Mind is a wonderful change from the overly-emotional ranting poetry of the modern times. Treat yourself to a relaxing experience, you will be glad you did.
Click For Preview
- The Red Red Rose, Candy Brown
- There is Love and then there is Love. Everyone is familiar with the first kind, the kind that takes your breath away from time to time. A few very lucky people get to experience the kind of love that takes your breath away and never gives it back. The Red Red Rose is a book about exactly that kind of love. Immerse yourself in the poetry of love; your spirit will be renewed
These Human Shores, Volume 3: All the World's a Stage, Cover Art and illustrations by Mark Andrew James Terry, Edited By Toni Christman, Diane Allen Hemingway, Diana Nichols & Lilibet Waters. Authored with International Poetry Fellowship .
Volume 3 of These Human Shores: "All the World's a Stage" is a collection of poetry that is part of a story. Zeus and Hera see Diogenes climbing the foothills of Olympus, cursing the gods as he goes. They bring him up to teach him a lesson. They have four muses recite poetry to him about different subjects to see if it rekindles his humanity and overcomes his cynicism.
Volume 3 of These Human Shores: "All the World's a Stage" is a collection of poetry that is part of a story. Zeus and Hera see Diogenes climbing the foothills of Olympus, cursing the gods as he goes. They bring him up to teach him a lesson. They have four muses recite poetry to him about different subjects to see if it rekindles his humanity and overcomes his cynicism.
- These Human Shores, Volume 2: The Four Corners of the Moon, Edited by Diane Allen Hemingway, Cover Art and illustrations by Mark Andrew James Terry, Illustrations by James John Founded by Ron Wiseman, Preface by Toni A Christman, Introduction by Mary Boren. Authored with International Poetry Fellowship.
- This anthology is the second in a series published by the International Poetry Fellowship (IPF). This volume is about the changing seasons, represented as "The Four Corners of the Moon". It is written by a number of amateur and professional poets who are all members of AllPoetry.com and the IPF. It is a cross-cultural look at the world from many poets from many countries, and you can enjoy the mystery of the world over from the comfort of your chair.
Click For Preview
- These Human Shores, Edited by Ron Wiseman, Cover by Mark Andrew James Terry
Life is the affirmation for all that there is, all that has come into being, all that will pass through time. If we humans know anything about life, it is because we live. The series of anthologies: These Human Shores, of which this book is the first, will explore the nature of life from birth to death. What is the correlation between poetry and the stages of life? Why, everything! As we celebrate life with poetry, we celebrate poetry with life! The theme of this book was chosen by our founder, Ron Wiseman; and his name speaks rightly, for he is a wise man. As editor of These Human Shores, he has creatively and wisely chosen poems that will not only celebrate life, but will reawaken the feelings we all have about the wonder and splendor of living. Although it is just a book, and as such non-living, the fountains of words that are displayed upon these pages speak from the lives of brilliant poets from all over the world, bathing us in their lifelight. We have so much to be grateful for; our joys, our tragedies, our loves and our losses, as each has become part of who we are. Without life, there would be no poetry, without poetry it would be much more difficult to share our experiences, for poetry, like no other art, can transcend language to speak directly to our hearts and spirits. From wise words to enchanting tales and funny stories of babyhood, through the vast array of stories and anecdotes of toddlerhood, this book describes the beginning of life from many perspectives, then it becomes much more reflective as we bring you the greatest treasures of life: “Memories through sessions of sweet silent thought”. Memories of being young, wild and free, memories of long rich lives; we laugh, we cry, we smile, we sigh and most of all we affirm life itself. This is life, this is poetry, this is love.
Click For Preview
- Animal Tales, Shelley A Cephas
- Hey kids! Have you ever been underwater with a horse? Ever seen a seal scolded by his mom? Ever see a bee playing? Today is your lucky day because inside Animal Tales, you can see all this and much more, all in perfectly polished rhymes. It's a series of light-hearted stories told in rhyme that will tickle the fancy of children from 1 to 101. Let your playful side dive in and frolic with the characters of Animal Tales.
- Shadows at Twilight: and Other poems, Ron Wiseman
- There is something to be said for having hobbies which you love, like gardening or writing poetry. Anything which you can put your passion into. All the better if you have more than one! Ron Wiseman is an English Professor who retired to tend his garden, but found his love for poetry so strong it caused him to form a group on the poetry website AllPoetry called the Winklings. They would publish anthologies of the best poems they could find on that website. Ron was the editor and funded most of the production. More recently, he founded the International Poetry Fellowship to produce such books well beyond the scope of his skills and lifetime. Not until now has he ever been convinced to publish anything exclusively of his own work.
Click For Preview
- Moments in Time, Kiara Howie (Unpublished)
- Love Poems from the heart are one of the most beautiful and dynamic expressions we make. No matter who the lovers are or what their circumstances, there will always be things we can all appreciate and relate to. In Moments in Time we have the real life experiences of Kiara, and her warm, expressive heart, to share with us all the best of what it means to be human.
The Cotton Pill Poetry Book, Sara Wakefield
If you are looking for a good cry, if you feel cheated and the world is closing in on you, Cotton Pill Poetry Book will identify with those feeling. Remind you that you are not alone in your sufferings. Through breakups to loving and not being loved in return. Childhood trauma and teen anguish. It's all here in this book. Imagine a cotton pill to ease the pain.
If you are looking for a good cry, if you feel cheated and the world is closing in on you, Cotton Pill Poetry Book will identify with those feeling. Remind you that you are not alone in your sufferings. Through breakups to loving and not being loved in return. Childhood trauma and teen anguish. It's all here in this book. Imagine a cotton pill to ease the pain.
- Poems From the Attic: A Collection of Personal Poetry, Angelo Abruzzese
- Philosophers write to enlighten the world. Novelists write to tell their story to the world. But a Poet writes to sing the song in their heart to the world. Sometimes it is a sad Song full of disappointment and despair. Often it is a very happy song, singing of gratefulness and good fortune. Other times it is a cathartic process for the poet to come to grips with reality. Whatever the mood of Poetry, it always sins and it has never been more true than with the unique voice of Angelo Abruzzese, a man with a huge heart and many beautiful songs.In his first book of poetry you can feel the power of his poet's heart beating, beating strong.
Click For Preview
- Violet's Kismet, Alison Breskin
- A girl who lost her parents, lives with G'ma and her fat black cat, is just becoming interested in boys, witnesses a murder that took place months ago, levitates her boyfriend, prevents a tornado with her hand, and recovers her stolen bracelet by describing where it is, so her boyfriend could go get it back. It could be none other than our heroine, Violet Vaden. Born to rid the world of a certain type of Evil, Violet discovers one day she has abilities which are not normal. The strange and exciting experiences make for amazing reading ... you may not want to read it alone!
Click For Preview
- In Between You & Me, Joy A. Burki-Watson
- All of us need to slow down from time to time in order to appreciate all of the simple greatness of the world around us. So much can pass us by without us even realizing. Joy A. Burki-Watson has written a book of poetry perfect for slowing us down and helping us take a better look around. Full of humor and wisdom, it is an ideal book for contemplation and soothes the mind like a tall glass of iced tea on a hot summer's day. Her unique perspective and wonderful command of the English language are the ideal combination to transport us to a place with a fresh new view of the same old things. Pack up your troubles, let the mail wait, brew some coffee or tea and hold all calls: In Between You & Me is waiting to make you smile.
Click For Preview
- BeerQuest, Allan R. Emery
- Search the universe eager traveler. Because of one man, one brave and lonely man, the universe came out of a dark age of pointless orgies and into an age of enlightened orgies, the universe itself was created, dinosaurs became extinct on Earth, Jupiter got a fixed spot, the governments of Earth united in peace and the universe discovered the best beer anywhere! It's all here, including a torrid threesome between a ne'er-do-well, a struggling waitress, and a little 4 inch tall leggy, buxom astronaut from another galaxy. You have to read this before your friends so you can bug them to read it instead of the other way around.
- Saucy Sonnets, By Allan R. Emery
- The idea for Saucy ‘Sonnets Of Every Kind!’ came about as a challenge I presented Allan R. Emery, to write a Sonnet of every Sonnet form. In this book is a collection of 36 different forms of Sonnets written by Allan R. Emery all crafted in perfect rhyme and meter, that is, if the form had called for rhyme and or meter. The Sonnet forms included in this volume of Saucy Sonnets Of Every Kind include: Tennyson Sonnet, Rime Royal Sonnet, Cornish Sonnet, Arabian Sonnet, Luc Bat Sonnet (Vietnamese), Dutch Sonnet, Shelley Sonnet, Envelope Sonnet, Spanish Sonnet, 14er Sonnet, English Sonnet, Ghazal Sonnet, Swannet Sonnet, German Sonnet, Malaysian Sonnet, John Tee Sonnet, Pushkin Sonnet, Rosarian Sonnet, Rubaiyat Sonnet, Echo Sonnet, Couplet Sonnet, Sonnetina, French Sonnet, Free Form Sonnet, Sestina Sonnet, Rondel Prime Sonnet, Saraband Sonnet, Blues Sonnet, Dual Sonnet, Terza Rima Sonnet, Triolet Sonnet, Alfred Dorn Sonnet, Pantoum Sonnet, Villanelle Sonnet, Kyrielle Sonnet and Crown of Sonnets.
Read this book and become enriched in the art of 36 different Sonnet forms!
Click For Preview
- The Artistry of LIFE: Knocking on the WHITE DOOR, Alison Breskin & Allan R. Emery
- Depression is the universe's way of telling you that you are on the wrong path. Unfortunately, the universe doesn't go to the trouble to point you in the right direction. Fortunately, this book does! If you are dissatisfied with the direction your life is taking, then learn how to take back the reigns. In The Artistry of Life; Alison, a thirty-something nurse, meets a philosopher and mystic healer online. Through discussions they have, she changes her entire view of the world and goes from being an anxiety ridden doormat to a self-aware woman of great strength and purpose. She was so grateful for the changes that she wanted to share them with others. So, here in The Artistry of Life she has written of her experiences and shared her conversations, making her friend co-author. I highly recommend you read it! It is far safer than drugs and way cheaper than therapy. It is more effective than either.
Click For Preview
- Tears of an Orchid, Elise Lahr
- The most difficult thing for a loving human being is to lose whoever they are closest to. Elise, the metaphor Orchid from the title, has been through just such an experience. She had never conceived of the situation she found herself in. It was like trying to fly with only one wing. It was a diz-zying, exhausting, falling experience and the fall went on and on and on. These poems represent the Orchid’s tears. Elise wrote in her journal and wrote poetry as an outlet to express just what she was feeling and going through. The result was deep beautiful soulful poetry and prose. Fortunately for the rest of us, she has decided to share that writing with the rest of the world. In the end, nothing can cage the will of a loving spirit, even death. What is striking to me is that even in the midst of horrible grief, a beautiful heart is still a magnificent and wondrous thing to behold. See for yourself.
