In the fantasy novel "The Ember Stone", a gifted woman struggles to establish her place in a supernatural war. In Shari Marshall’s fantasy novel "The Ember Stone", a retired police officer learns about her magical heritage as a war... Read More

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... Read More

Bittersweet as it accepts past pains for the sake of personal growth, "Cracks of Destruction" is a memoir about a fractured childhood. Sherrie Lancaster’s "Cracks of Destruction" is a poignant memoir about building a life after a... Read More

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... Read More

Promoting personal resilience and naming grand achievements, "Higher Ground" is the inspiring memoir of a celebrated, beleaguered academic. Former University of California, Davis, chancellor Linda Katehi’s evocative memoir "Higher... Read More

A nuanced look at fairy tales, including their structures, histories, and interpretations, "Fairy Tales 101" is a sound introduction to the field. "Fairy Tales 101", Jeana Jorgensen’s welcoming literary compendium, illuminates fairy... Read More

The epic historical novel "The Grand Promise" covers a grand vision, human resilience, and the enduring power of love. Rebekah Anderson’s compelling historical novel "The Grand Promise" covers the construction of the Grand Coulee... Read More

"Loyola Kids Book of Seasons, Feasts, and Celebrations" ably explains the inner workings of the Catholic liturgical year. Amy Welborn’s religious book "Loyola Kids Book of Seasons, Feasts, and Celebrations" presents and explains... Read More