This captivating mix of feminist outrage and philosophical soul-searching takes readers on a romantic time-travel adventure. A fairy tale wedding takes a turn into nineteenth-century America in this time-travel romance that questions the... Read More

Near-ecstatic prose and a complicated subject matter make for challenging and timely reading. In "Crimes of Faith", Anah Jochebed employs visionary prose that seems to have been crafted while in an ecstatic state to give voice to her... Read More

Along the way in this essay collection, be on the lookout for Bessler’s surprising take on things like the role of the soul in mental illness and the spiritual glory of nakedness. There is a certain beauty in sameness—picture endless... Read More

Every thought-provoking quote is the catalyst for in-depth analysis in this book of Eastern and Western wisdom. This compilation of quotations to rouse and motivate will revitalize anyone living high on stress and short on time. Hazem I.... Read More

A rape and a search for justice lead a young woman on a road toward overcoming fear in this complex story. "A Balm in Gilead" tells the story of a young woman’s rape and the ongoing danger she faces from her attacker. Marie Green... Read More

A creative plot bolsters themes of spirituality, morality, and the afterlife. Jamie-Jo Brenner’s debut novel follows Brent, a jaded teenager whose desperate act leads to more loss than he anticipated. "Soul Searching" contains a clever... Read More

This satisfyingly different book contains tons of twists and a folkloric, young-adult-driven plot. Tim Twombly’s "A Bonafide Detective" is a fun, if head-spinning, escapist read. Dewey “Doc” Ruggles, who claims to be the... Read More

This delightful book teaches the difference between fearlessness and bravery. In "Fearless Joe Dearborne", sixth-grader Joe has what seems like an amazing gift: he is unable to feel fear. But that has a downside too: without a healthy... Read More