Events cascade at a relentless pace in this perfectly taut psychological thriller. In Tracy Buchanan’s "No Turning Back", a woman defends herself from a young, crazed assailant; when he is killed, her ordered small-town life becomes... Read More

Faith plays a central part in the romance, reminding readers that not every poor man is what he seems. Within a genre known for its traditions, Irene Hannon takes risks with "Sandpiper Cove", a heartwarming and hopeful Christian romance.... Read More

Southern music and keen observations move the teenage protagonist toward adulthood in this thoughtful book. James Kelman’s "Dirt Road" is the story of a talented but self-conscious teenager who is just beginning to grapple with adult... Read More

The story’s most heartbreaking disclosures are powerful in their indictment of the unrealistic expectations placed upon struggling families. In Lisa Ko’s "The Leavers", departure is sometimes a matter of fleeing, and sometimes a... Read More

Trained in anthropology, psychology, and creative non-fiction, Q. M. Zhang brings all these disciplines to bear in "Accomplice to Memory", a radical investigation into the nature of truth and memory that’s equal parts biography and... Read More

"The Education of Dixie Dupree" is a compelling tale of survival, convincingly driven by the voice of Dixie herself. Fans of southern fiction take note: "The Education of Dixie Dupree" by Donna Everhart combines atmosphere, skilled... Read More

"The Lady of the Lakes" on audiobook is a magical escape to another time and place. "The Lady of the Lakes", an audiobook voiced by Cassandra Campbell, is a delightful look into the true love story of Scotland’s most famous poet, Sir... Read More

A celebratory spirit pervades the collection, which positions Jerusalem as a center of medieval hopes. Against astounding contemporary arguments that Jerusalem does not represent shared the history of a bevy of religions and cultures... Read More