Shannon and Owens take board books a step beyond the basics by engaging the senses and many facets of a child’s understanding. There are requirements for a quality children’s board book that must be met: bright colors, easily... Read More

This larger-than-life protagonist and all his flaws make this tense adventure a thrill to read. Jack Madson has an anger he can’t shake: he fights, he regularly loses his cool, and he doesn’t let up even when he knows what’s good... Read More

Goldsborough excels in describing the excessive behavior of his characters and the intoxicating ambiance of Parisian life. Fictional characters interact seamlessly with actual people and events in James Oliver Goldsborough’s "The Paris... Read More

Emotionally wrought imagery conveys the characters’ struggles in this rich fantasy novel. Set in a world full of darkness and demon influence, J. M. McDermott’s "We Leave Together" is a story of love, addiction, despair, and desire.... Read More