Nicole Graves is a charming and straight-shooting heroine who reads like a grown-up Nancy Drew. Readers who were first introduced to Nicole Graves in The Swap will be delighted to catch up with her again in Nancy Boyarsky’s "The... Read More
"A Solitary Awakening" is a feverish orchestration of mystery, violence, poetry, and even love. Kevin Cady’s gory psychological thriller "A Solitary Awakening" recounts the terrifying pursuit of a mastermind killer. FBI agents Elijah... Read More
It’s practical teaching, biblically based, and relatable for anybody. The subtitle on Justin Camp’s "Invention" may seem a little contrary at first: breaking free from a “culture hell bent on holding you back” would mean you... Read More
In the age of the locavore, Janssen’s text examines the movement from the perspective of the farmer, combining research with incisive, yet practical, analysis. The book begins with a straightforward explanation of the author’s... Read More
Ancestral voices come through clearly in this work that will engage students of period histories. In matter-of-fact prose, Diana Walstad’s Family History (1860–1950) of a Doctor’s Daughter follows the author’s ancestors as they... Read More
This novel blends a deeply emotional story with an environment that is captivating in its danger and complexity. In Camilla Trinchieri’s "Seeking Alice", World War II is a force that makes it difficult for families to stay together.... Read More
A century of civil war has devastated Japan, but Kano Murasaki has grown up far from the conflicts and battles that rage in the nation. Nicknamed “Squirrel,” or Risuko, all the young girl wants to do is climb trees as she grows up in... Read More
This discourse on the United States’ flawed political system is clear, concise, well organized, and engagingly written. In an office of the United States House of Representatives, there was a sign that said: “Law and sausage are... Read More