“When I began my journey, I anticipated danger at every turn,” writes Kate McCahill, whose rugged solo trip, mostly by bus, took her through ten Latin American countries. When she started out, following Paul Theroux’s 1979 route in... Read More

This is science fiction with an ecological focus, delivering a sharp story alongside questions of how humans relate to their world. Brenda Cooper’s "Wilders" is a captivating eco-thriller that finds a young girl breaking free from an... Read More

Combined with strong female leads, both heroic and villainous, the ever growing and changing cast of characters has something for everyone. Thirteen-year-old Sam may be known in certain circles as “Samuel Elias Barconian, Lord of the... Read More

This is remarkable work that makes an indelible mark upon perceptions of modern Africa. Agbor Emmanuel’s "Beyond the Sahara" is an on-the-road adventure set in contemporary Africa that entertains, informs, and forces the rethinking of... Read More

With its tense action sequences and strong female characters, this romance will also satisfy fans of crime thrillers. Bouquets of flowers and boxes of chocolate have no place in Jayne Menard’s "New Growth". This suspense- filled second... Read More

Earth may be the solution for two otherworldly forces battling for control in this richly plotted fantasy novel. Wizards and sorcerers battle for control of the planet Rados in the well-written and richly imagined Magic Teacher’s Son,... Read More

In these divisive political times, a nonpartisan book like this one shines with unusual genuinity and earnestness. Reaching across political lines to outline the need for transition to sustainable fuel, former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter,... Read More

A father’s fight for his son’s health becomes a global effort, in this highly recommended book about Proposition 71 and stem-cell research. Don C. Reed’s son, Roman, was paralyzed as a result of a high-school football injury. In... Read More