Adolescence is handled thoughtfully in this supernatural story; even its vampire-hunting lead learns that sensitivity matters. Vampires and witches take center stage in Grayson Grave’s exciting coming-of-age story, "Etty Steele,... Read More

Raw and disturbing, "The Curing Room" is a psychological thriller with an unforgettable twist. Michael Winn’s "The Curing Room" is a swift psychological thriller that delves into themes of mental illness, revenge, and healing. Ava is a... Read More

"Spyware" is a timely satire that is entertaining and thought-provoking in equal measure. In Colin Robertson’s satirical science fiction novel "Spyware", a computer virus spreads across the globe like a disease, infecting the most... Read More

"The King of Escape" is a thoughtful story about growing up and letting go of past mistakes. In Mark Christopher Mathis’s powerful young adult novel, "The King of Escape", a young man copes with loss, pain, and guilt. Nicholas is a... Read More

Cute, funny, and educational to boot, "The Day That A Ran Away" is a colorful picture book that delights. Precocious red-haired Jet has found a great excuse—or so he thinks—for not writing his alphabet in class: all the letters have... Read More

A juvenile fantasy with heart, "Babble Magic" is ideal for anyone looking for something fresh and new in the world of witches and wizardry. A menagerie of enchanted animals teaches a crotchety old sorcerer and his young apprentice some... Read More

The poems in "The Radical Dreams" are resonant, colored by emotional turbulence and finding solace in relationships and the natural world. In his collection "The Radical Dreams", poet Samuel Guest offers striking images and an... Read More

The Biographies of Ordinary People: Volume 2 is a satisfying family saga about growing up and coming into one’s own. Nicole Dieker’s The Biographies of Ordinary People, Vol. 2: 2004–2016 brings back the Gruber girls as they grow... Read More