Extensive research and an injection of personality make this a definitive biography of the most underrated Beatle. Richard Starkey evolved from working-class roots and a sickly childhood to becoming one-quarter of the most famous... Read More

A dank roadside motel plays a central role in this murder mystery involving teenage girls, competition, and festering secrets. In this well-written atmospheric mystery, Juliet Townsend has never left town after high school. As a runner... Read More

"Magic Bat Day" will spread a love of baseball and really engage young readers who are already interested in learning the game. "Magic Bat Day", the latest installment in the Hometown All Stars series, is an interactive picture book that... Read More

This YA romantic comedy reflects traditional coming-of-age themes, further complicated by issues of sexuality and identity. Eldot’s romantic comedy You’re in High School Now follows Julian, a young gay man in who is getting to know... Read More

"Old Growth and Ivy" will engage those looking for a thriller that also sweetly celebrates love. Jayne Menard’s romantic crime drama "Old Growth and Ivy", the first in a trilogy, juxtaposes heart-pounding shootouts with warmhearted... Read More

"God and the Human Environment" is a hopeful call to action, with both a theoretical and practical side. In a comprehensive look at the role religion plays in modern ecological questions, Osunkwo Jude Thaddeus Ikenna explores the... Read More

The separation of a military parent from his or her children can be very painful. This simple story about a young bear wishing he could ride in his father’s backpack as he goes to war is highly relatable and beautifully represents the... Read More

A spirited mother-daughter road trip to Mexico takes a turn for the humorous when long-dead relatives start showing up. "Fling!", Lily Iona Mackenzie’s debut novel, is a romp from Canada to Mexico that includes long-lost relatives,... Read More