Odysseus’s trireme (the galley propelled by oars and sails) races across the turbulent waves, while Poseidon, his long red hair trailing, looks on from the corner of the book jacket. This scene provides a glimpse of the excitement to... Read More

Many writing books help with the act of writing; this one helps with the art of it. Using her experience as a writer, editor, and teacher, the author has gone beyond the mere constructs of plot and characterization to ferret out the... Read More

Mystery, intrigue, and murder all occur at the University of Chicago Law School, where first-year student Grayson Bullock finds himself enveloped by the treacherous and secretive workings of the elite legal journal, the Law Review. Only... Read More

It’s Just a Bunnypalooza champions the power of imagination to bring people together. Third in a series for three- to six-year-olds, It’s Just a Bunnypalooza sees Lizzy returning for a lesson on staying true to her instincts. Brenda... Read More

Dr. Brainchild and Radar is an enjoyable and boldly illustrated story of scientific discovery. Cole W. Williams’s clever picture book of discovery, Dr. Brainchild and Radar, follows a scientist, a dog, and the microwave. Dr. Brainchild... Read More

The Christmas Spryte Encounter: Second Chance is a pleasant story with a solid lesson for children. The Christmas Spryte Encounter: Second Chance by Nanette Crighton is an enjoyable story about Santa with a couple of very important life... Read More

"Gogo and the Upside Down Umbrella" is an inventive, sweet example of an imaginative journey. "Gogo and the Upside Down Umbrella" by Kathy Hill is a charming story about a grandchild and grandmother who have an unexpected adventure in a... Read More

Fun, rhyming text teaches the alphabet in an imaginative way, accompanied by stellar illustrations of adorable sea creatures. One car-driving shark and his group of adorable undersea friends are up to new tricks in another playful... Read More