After Zoe receives a baby book containing a strange crystal from her birth mother, she discovers she’s part of a long line of protectors against the darkness, the Crystal Cadets. She must join up with three fellow cadets in order to... Read More

The narrative serves as a reminder that, for all the good technology can do, it still can’t always be trusted, especially with people’s lives. "In Absence of Fear" by Celeste Chaney takes place in a distant future plagued with... Read More

Harnisch’s words and images dance vividly and repeat themselves in strange succession; even his most self-conscious writing has rhythmic energy and flair. Jonathan Harnisch doesn’t so much showcase literary genius as he grapples with... Read More

As much fun as "Monsterland" is, Cash peppers the narrative with real-life significance. What if vampires, werewolves, and zombies aren’t the monsters we’ve made them out to be? What if the human heart is more monstrous than anything... Read More

This light, enjoyable read offers thoughtful advice for women seeking romantic guidance. In this short and breezy work, Dr. Monique Rainford-Bourne offers easy-to-read advice directed at women seeking marriage. Her light tone, quick... Read More

"Magic Bat Day" will spread a love of baseball and really engage young readers who are already interested in learning the game. "Magic Bat Day", the latest installment in the Hometown All Stars series, is an interactive picture book that... Read More

The best way to stay safe living in the Bronx in the 1960s and ‘70s was to join a gang, which was exactly what Benjamin “Benjy” Melendez, the son of Puerto Rican immigrants, did, eventually forming and running the Ghetto Brothers... Read More

The processes of making cotton, wool, silk, polyester, nylon, fleece, and rubber are all detailed in this smart picture book. Might sound overwhelming, but Butterworth and Gaggiotti make the science behind clothing materials accessible... Read More