Characterized by rich worldbuilding and a tortured hero, "Son of the Borderlands" is an excitement-generating fantasy series opener. In Joseph Sterk’s fantasy novel "Son of the Borderlands", a warrior with a weighted destiny grapples... Read More

Bright illustrations and simple text make this board book perfect for readers-in-progress. A diverse group of children enjoy a day at daycare surrounded by shapes: hearts, stars, squares, ovals, and even a rainbow arc are tucked into the... Read More

A winking, self-aware mystery text headed by an engaging heroine, "Naked Came the Detective" lifts the veil on high-class sex work. Glendall C. Jackson III’s risque detective novella "Naked Came the Detective" sets a murder mystery in... Read More

The prose-poetic pieces collected in "Poetic Beauty" struggle with love, honor, and eternal questions about the nature of reality and time. The poems and micronarratives of John Thomas Qua’s literary collection "Poetic Beauty" are... Read More

With suggestions for building a just and equitable society, "The Nature of Good Government" is a ranging political science text. H. Doyle Smith’s musing book "The Nature of Good Government" addresses a range of political and economic... Read More

For the child perhaps still too little to ask comes this bright, informative board book introducing key elements of the Passover seder. The table is set with candles, wine, matzoh, and a full seder plate; juice is poured, hands are... Read More

"The Soldier and the Orphan" is a fascinating historical novel in which separated twins experience love, friendship, and the power of a neighbor’s kindness. Alastair Henry’s fascinating historical novel "The Soldier and the Orphan"... Read More

In the adventure story "KyRose Takes a Leap", a girl with special abilities faces immense social pressures. Set in 2030, Cicek Bricault’s fantastical novel "KyRose Takes a Leap" focuses on a girl who can speak with animals but who... Read More