The often hidden aspects of the life of a female adolescent are portrayed honestly and sometimes gut-wrenchingly. Mother and daughter Ruth and Audrey find themselves floating away from one another amidst a sea of pedigreed young women in... Read More

Falkin animates this dystopian YA novel with timeless depictions of what often feels like uncharted terrain bridging childhood and adulthood. "Contract City", Mark Falkin’s YA novel, set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, renamed “The City of the... Read More

This is an excellent way to plunge into history and vicariously experience the thrilling ride that was the Klondike gold rush. In July of 1897, the steamship Portland arrived in Seattle bearing more than a ton of gold and sixty-eight... Read More

With the voice of a friend, Merienne shares lessons learned from caring for her father. Tough… Tough Times… Tough Decisions: Easing the Transition to Aged Care for All the Family, by Rita Merienne, helps families, particularly adult... Read More

This historical romance shows how a brother and sister struggle to reconcile British and Indian culture. The rigid ceremony and proper attitudes of turn-of-the-century England clash delightfully with the colorful and alluring landscapes... Read More

The setting of a reservation in New Mexico, paired with otherworldly forces, creates a mystical mood in this suspenseful novel. A skillful blend of Native American folklore and supernatural forces, this frightening murder mystery... Read More

Beautiful engravings capture the long life of a music legend. The Wordless Leonard Cohen Songbook, by Toronto-based artist George A. Walker, delivers exactly what the title promises. The book includes eighty wood engravings that depict... Read More

This subdued, bittersweet novel explores themes of racism and romance. Love’s Affliction by Fidelis O. Mkparu tells the story of a troubled romance, with young lovers Joseph and Wendy not so much star-crossed as race-crossed. Set in... Read More