With a feisty female lead, this dystopian novel is a solid addition to a suspense-filled series for more-mature teens. Sometimes the princess isn’t saved, sometimes she saves the world. In The Queen’s Return, Mary-Ellen Lang Collura... Read More

Mouat’s prowess as a journalist is clear in the extensive interviews and study of historical documents. The United Nations secretary-general is the epitome of diplomacy—having to not only communicate between governments, but also do... Read More

Kids will learn about the possibilities for adventure found in books in this colorfully illustrated pirate tale. Captain No Beard and his crew—sisters Hallie and Cayla, along with a variety of animated stuffed animals—discover that... Read More

The wounds these lovers unwittingly self-inflict deepen this story of an interreligious relationship. Mohsen El-Guindy’s compelling second novel, "Man from the East", explores the differences between Western capitalism and Eastern... Read More

Capaldo conveys adoption and contemporary Italy with thoughtful details. "The Rabbit Culture" explores the unique challenges of adoption but digs even deeper into the economic, political, and social environment of Italy in the new... Read More

Companies and corporate misdeeds become the main characters in this novel of mystery and scandal. These days, many people almost expect corporations to cut corners and fudge data, but, thankfully, it still remains shocking when a... Read More

This strong, unapologetic heroine brings an exciting twist to the Cold War thriller genre. "Russian Roulette" is E. E. Smith’s third novel in a series set during the Cold War in the 1950s. This series features Alexis Smith, a young... Read More

Haddaway stays tightly focused on characters who deal with tragedy in a way that feels real. Richard Haddaway’s "A Little Something" opens with a random and seemingly minor accident. While waiting on deck at his youth baseball game,... Read More