Book Review
Her Own Revolution
by Karen Rigby
In Debra Borchert’s suspenseful historical novel "Her Own Revolution", a woman is pulled between a sense of duty to her French family and her personal beliefs. Geneviève is a strong-willed Parisienne who resents that she doesn’t...
Book Review
The Art of Love and Lies
by Karen Rigby
An artist and inspector are on a mission to recover a stolen painting in Rebecca Anderson’s Victorian romance novel "The Art of Love and Lies". Rosanna is a masterful forger—though she prefers calling her paintings reproductions....
Book Review
Down and Out in a Doublewide
by Karen Rigby
"Down and Out in a Doublewide" is an entertaining collection of short stories about thwarted ideals and indelible incidents in the lives of everyday people. Anthony Scavillo’s short story collection explores permutations of the...
Book Review
Beauty and the Alchemist
by Karen Rigby
"Beauty and the Alchemist" is a delightful cozy mystery novel set in an appealing magical community. In Elle Hartford’s fantastical mystery novel "Beauty and the Alchemist", a reluctant sleuth tracks a murderer. Born into a family of...
Book Review
Asha and Baz Meet Hedy Lamarr
by Karen Rigby
Two students travel through time to learn from a WWII heroine’s ingenuity in "Asha and Baz Meet Hedy Lamarr", an inspiring, educational chapter book. In Caroline Fernandez’s STEM-inspired chapter book "Asha and Baz Meet Hedy Lamarr",...
Book Review
The Cousins Are Coming
by Karen Rigby
Forthright and sweet, this picture book depicts an enjoyable, loving visit with family. In Kay Jones’s boisterous picture book "The Cousins Are Coming", children anticipate a day full of lighthearted adventures. A brother and his two...
Book Review
Haunting Pasts
by Karen Rigby
In the foreboding mystery novel "Haunting Pasts", crimes against teenagers resurface in a close-knit town. In Trevor Wiltzen’s mystery novel "Haunting Pasts", a private investigator reopens an abduction case that went cold in her...
Book Review
Holy Parrot
by Karen Rigby
In the novel "Holy Parrot", a researcher meets a troubled girl around whom religious fervor swirls. In Angel A.’s novel "Holy Parrot", a researcher seeks the truth about a pregnant teenager. Leo is an Australian undergraduate who...
