Who are we, and what is reality? Paul Pi says the answers are intertwined. "Holy Trinity: Both the Absolute and Relative Reality", by Paul Pi, takes an innovative, complicated look at the spiritual realm that connects individuals to each... Read More

Mysticism, prophecy, mermaid vampires, and adolescent insecurities—what else could you want out of YA fiction? A vampire with a mermaid’s tail—an unlikely combination. Yet Krista Everson somehow makes her story, as well as her... Read More

The author’s clear and compassionate voice invites readers inside Simon’s head as he hurts and heals. "Simple Simon", by William Poe, follows Simon Powell through a gritty, painful path and ultimately becomes a story of healing. At... Read More

This behind-the-scenes look at day-to-day life in Soviet Russia is both illuminating and humorous in its candid, casual approach. A candid look at daily life in the former Soviet Union from the perspective of a foreign exchange student,... Read More

Quick-moving and continuously intriguing, this creepy mystery will hook and hold young readers. Elizabeth Knight’s first young adult novel is a suspense-driven tale that follows a young boy as his scruples are tested by a mysterious... Read More

A bullied kid embarks on an unexpected extraterrestrial sojourn and learns to cope with the unexpected. Through vivid writing and high-tension scenes, "Supernova" presents a bullied protagonist who visits another planet while he is... Read More

With multidimensional characters and effective dialogue, this murder-mystery sequel keeps us enthralled to the end. This clever, modern thriller is a study in contrasts. Gruesome images such as a human head impaled on a public park fence... Read More

Osmani urges his fellow Muslims to choose faith over invectives in well-crafted poetry. Rashid Osmani, an Indian-born engineer who found his way back to Islam as an adult, was troubled by how dramatically the West’s perception of Islam... Read More