"The Courageous" is an unusual morality tale about overcoming hard odds. Chris DeeRoy’s The Courageous: Overcoming from Within is a sometimes inspiring memoir that elaborates a spiritual lesson about maintaining fortitude through... Read More

Rich, contemporary, and evolving new understandings of God and Jesus are at the fore of this energetic religious work. Charles R. Bond’s A Bold New Foundation for Christianity: Near-Death and God-Story Experiences Show God Working in... Read More

At its heart, "Enevah" is a fantasy about love, family, and companionship. Mother and son share an imaginative, out-of-this-world adventure in Linda A. Ponsonby’s "Enevah". Barat, a bandicoot, is watching Marah and her son, Micca, play... Read More

"A Giant Squid in Nylon" is an unusual story full of diverse characters, with murder and mayhem on the side. Several individual stories overlap and eventually connect in "A Giant Squid in Nylon" by Siafu, a sprawling, raucous work... Read More

This is an enthusiastic and passionate book of advice on planning for retirement. As people live longer, the “retirement” book category grows to meet them. Zachariah Dauke Suleiman’s "Preparing for a Happy and Comfortable Life in... Read More

"Franny the Fearless Firefly" accomplishes the tough task of teaching alliteration, vocabulary, and science. What happens when a little firefly gets too bold for her britches? Young readers will have a ball following Franny’s daring... Read More

This young adult mystery features fast-paced action, a complex maze of clues, and high stakes, all leading to a satisfying, cinematographic climax. Mystery surrounds Raven Ridge Academy, and while legends of ghostly hauntings abound,... Read More

This intensely readable and engaging mystery is full of rich cultural details. A thriller set in modern-day Sacramento, Pete Liebengood’s "Rendez-Vu" is an emotional page-turner focused on contemporary journalism and its relationship... Read More