Sam McManis, an award-winning writer and former columnist for the Sacramento Bee, traveled the length and breadth of his state for five years, seeking the real California. No matter which direction he headed, he found California to be a... Read More

When a single cloud rolls by, blocking the warm sun, a determined rabbit and a disgruntled hedgehog ask it, politely, to move. Hilarity ensues as the colorful and comically expressive garden-loving duo use dizzying logic to enlist the... Read More

Blowback ’63 is a unique blend of historical fiction, romance, and time travel filled with convincing conflict and compelling young adult characters. Brian Meehl’s Blowback ’63 continues the adventures of fraternal twins Arky and... Read More

Alas, young poet, lock away the sharp utensils before indulging in a few lines from this new Max Garland collection. Pick a page, any page—33, for example—and witness this astounding level of thoughtfulness and delivery: I like the... Read More

Noticing all the joyful love around him, Wolf is intent on finding someone special too, following all the well-meaning advice of friends before following his heart. "The Wolf Who Wanted to Fall in Love", part of Orianne Lallemand’s... Read More

For inquiring minds everywhere, "Random Illustrated Facts" offers an exceptional variety of quirky trivia on topics ranging from history and natural science to outer space and entomology. Artist, author, and daily sketchbook keeper Mike... Read More

Heroine Anna Blanc is a spirited woman who refuses to be a damsel in distress—unless it helps her to solve a case. Jennifer Kincheloe’s intrepidly stylish Anna Blanc returns in her latest adventure, "The Woman in the Camphor Trunk".... Read More

Wooldridge’s passion is inspirational, and it should encourage business owners and senior executives to take action. A Manager’s Guide to Unleashing the Intrapreneur by Debbie Wooldridge makes a strong case for building an... Read More