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Red Stick Two

by Katerie Prior

"Red Stick Two" is an appealing modern adventure that idealizes honor. Kenneth Kirkeby’s "Red Stick Two" is a gripping, action-rich novel about a CIA rescue mission that explores the nature of honor between heroes. Virgil is a Wyoming... Read More

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WTF: Poems

by Sara Budzik

These evocative poems are a detailed but disciplined examination of a daughter’s understanding of her father. Laura Foley’s WTF is a collection of poems that reflect on and process the author’s relationship with her father, who... Read More

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KaBoom

by Catherine Thureson

Depictions of exploding fireworks will engage young children, along with interesting Fourth of July facts. "KaBoom", a celebration of the Fourth of July, includes a short story about fireworks that cannot wait to show off their colors,... Read More

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The Hook

by Joseph S. Pete

"The Hook" is a universally enjoyable novel that has a lot to say about the human condition, contemporary society, and the throes of addiction. Kathleen Doler’s enthralling and suspenseful "The Hook" blends literary fiction, crime, and... Read More

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Hosanna

by Sarena Nanua

This fresh and emotional historical novel emphasizes the importance of love despite class and racial differences. Katelyne Parker’s "Hosanna" is an emotional historical novel that is very much applicable to current times. Parker has a... Read More

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The Hunter

by Claire Foster

"The Hunter" is a smart, merciless novel that lets the ghosts of the distant past haunt modern Los Angeles’s seedy underbelly. Deep in the hills of Los Angeles, a secret has lurked for centuries—and when it is unleashed, it will... Read More

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Beaver Creek Blues

by Carolyn Bailey

This is quiet, thoughtful historical fiction that brings the America of the 1950s to life. Mary Ann Rose Hart’s "Beaver Creek Blues" is a nostalgic coming-of-age story that is rich in period details, including big issues from... Read More

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