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Julep Street

by Meredith Hardwicke

"Julep Street" is the poignant journey of a man searching for meaning after loss, with his best friend by his side. There’s no better way to melt hearts than with an emotionally charged boy-and-his-dog adventure. "Julep... Read More

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The Runaway

by Meagan Logsdon

"The Runaway" unabashedly asserts the necessity of human interconnectedness in the creation of meaningful stories. Fable intertwines with reality in Claire Wong’s "The Runaway", an introspective journey into the heart and power of... Read More

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Sandpiper Cove

by Camille-Yvette Welsch

Faith plays a central part in the romance, reminding readers that not every poor man is what he seems. Within a genre known for its traditions, Irene Hannon takes risks with "Sandpiper Cove", a heartwarming and hopeful Christian romance.... Read More

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Island of Clouds

by Amanda Adams

Harnessing the power of imagination, "Island of Clouds" is a fresh perspective in historical fiction. An intense character study set in space, Island of Clouds: The Great 1972 Venus Flyby, by Gerald Brennan, is a surreal journey through... Read More

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Wilders

by John M. Murray

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

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Cold Summer

by Jeff Fleischer

Time-travel troubles complicate a budding teen romance in this enjoyable debut. Gwen Cole’s "Cold Summer" intertwines a budding teen romance with time travel, a nice mix that follows the rules of its universe. Kale Jackson started time... Read More

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Mary Anning's Curiosity

by Jeff Fleischer

Kulling’s tale introduces young readers to one of science’s great characters at a pivotal point in her story. Paleontology was a new field early in the nineteenth century, when a young girl named Mary Anning made the first of her... Read More

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Bread of Angels

by Meg Nola

With its resourceful, resilient heroine and vibrant narrative, "Bread of Angels" offers an engrossing new look at a mysterious woman of faith. Tessa Afshar’s "Bread of Angels" broadens the biblical account of Lydia into a novel of... Read More

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