This memorable novel from an expert writer is a story about a boy and his father, and how illness changes their lives. With Tom Hall & the Captain of All These Men of Death, Russell Hill has written a coming-of-age novel that works... Read More

An alternate history works as a period detective story and an adventure yarn about heroes on the run. In Lincoln’s Bodyguard by T. J. Turner, a half–Native American bodyguard takes on a special mission from Abraham Lincoln, traveling... Read More

The variety of artistic media Krishnan chose to depict his ventures around the globe shine light on his talent and on the world’s cultural and ecological diversity. Many of the world’s architectural wonders began as sacred sites, and... Read More

Humor, pop-culture references, and personal anecdotes turn this philosophical analysis of Judaism into a thoughtful, relatable critique. Ze’ev Maghen’s John Lennon and the Jews: A Philosophical Rampage covers a lot of philosophical... Read More

Lelchuk’s metatextual approach to the mystery of Raoul Wallenberg realistically blends the line of fact and fiction. The fate of Raoul Wallenberg has remained a mystery for seventy years, and Alan Lelchuk’s novel "Searching for... Read More

Griner grounds the peculiar in familiar settings, in this unique and memorable collection of stories. What stands out most in Paul Griner’s short-story collection, Hurry Please, I Want to Know, is the author’s comfort and skill with... Read More

"Fight like a Physicist" is a cool concept that makes physics tangible for fans of fighting sports. As a martial arts practitioner with a doctorate in physics, Jason Thalken has an interesting perspective on fighting sports, and he... Read More

A cute soap story keeps things clean, simple, creative, and fun. Denise Barry’s picture book "Soap on a Rope" is a cute story, written in rhyme, in which two children (and their dog) turn an initially disappointing gift into a fun... Read More