"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

Convincing and timely, this book examines beliefs in terms of their ability to lead to happy, moral lives. N. S. Palmer’s intriguing and vital "Why Sane People Believe Crazy Things" is a multidisciplinary study of belief, theories of... Read More

"Molly Goes Camping" is a sweet and entertaining tale for young readers about a rambunctious, fun-loving, inquisitive dog. Janice McAlpine’s delightful picture book "Molly Goes Camping" follows a family on an outing with their... Read More

The realities of the homeless animals in the story are haunting, bringing to center stage the plight of dogs and cats who don’t have forever homes. Puppins, a Labrador retriever, narrates his extensive journey of self-discovery... Read More

"Thread for Pearls" is inspirational as its heroine overcomes complicated circumstances in her search for home. Lauren Speeth’s "Thread for Pearls" is a touching and inspirational historical novel about self-discovery in challenging... Read More

It’s a book of poetry with prescience, power, and a coherent view of an often off-kilter world. David Edmond’s A World Diverse III: In Need of Help amasses well-wrought poems about self-realization, responsibility, goodwill among... Read More

"You Gotta Have Heart" is a beautiful story, both sad and hopeful. Bruce Bernstein’s emotional "You Gotta Have Heart" follows a young boy who lives in a group home as he searches out his place in the world—and people he can share it... Read More

In this crash course in some of the greatest scientific theories and breakthroughs in ancient history and modern times, accessible explanations of everything from atoms and cells to chemical reactions and nuclear energy are organized for... Read More