This no-holds-barred debut novel overflows with lessons on self-empowerment for women. J Rain’s debut novel, "Just Keep It Moving", focuses on a protagonist named China and... Read More

A spy-thriller hero who’s just an ordinary guy brings depth and believability to this conspiracy-theory novel. What if the real leader of al-Qaeda were a Saudi prince who used... 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.... Read More

This compelling and unconventional mystery is about good and evil spirits in a town full of complicated characters. "Haverford House", by Katherine Winfield, is a captivating... Read More

Debut author Noga uses the “Miracle on the Hudson” to tell a masterful story about family love and fate. "Sparrow Migrations" is a riveting debut that explores the lasting... 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,... Read More

Well-developed characters and relationships between preteens makes for an exciting coming-of-age fantasy adventure. Twelve and a half is a precarious age, on the cusp of... Read More

Middle-grade fantasy hits the sweet spot halfway between the magic of Harry Potter and the juvenile humor of Captain Underpants. Bullies are a part of growing up, even for kids... Read More

Controversial book says rights of children are more important than rights of parents, and the law should step in more aggressively. Suggesting that children are exploited in a... Read More

A crop of intellectual odds and ends amounts to an engaging, challenging field of ideas. At first blush, a “field of gourds,” writes Robert M. Fisher in this... Read More

Memoirs dealing with immigration and the prevailing belief that people can better their lives and the lives of their children are often sentimental and hold the sympathy of the... Read More

Fear-induced habits—self-doubt, resistance to change, judgment of others—keep people from living carefree lives, says Deborah Duda in her engaging second book, Lighten Up... Read More