Impressionistic writing invites the imagination into this sci-fi mystery with idiosyncratic characters. The sight of a plastic grocery bag drifting on the wind is common all over, but in Isla Vista it has taken on a truly menacing tone.... Read More

McGuire opts for a voice that fits the scenery, internal and external, as the characters and the oceanic setting are so intertwined. Emotional snapshots of life in coastal Alaska’s fishing communities form the focus of Rosemary... Read More

Weighty subjects and introspection never bog down Taylor’s quirky characters as they rush toward a surprising finish. "Death Comes for the Deconstructionist", by Daniel Taylor, is a slim, funny, thoughtful novel about mental illness,... Read More

By employing an analysis of how empathy can improve the behavior of a child diagnosed with ADHD, these authors explore helpful teaching methods for the classroom and at home. In The Impact of Empathy: A New Approach to Working with ADHD... Read More

Reynolds argues that in order to form a more perfect union, we need to abolish it. James Glenn Reynolds thoroughly explores the political and social implications of America’s federal central authority and effectively argues for a... Read More

A punchy sense of humor propels this young adult adventure through a perilous fantasy realm peopled with witches and vampire-demon hybrids. Alexandra Lamarre reveals a young heroine’s struggle to find her true identity in "Principium",... Read More

Younge reminds us of the meaning of King’s famous speech, and how it was not remembered until after his assassination. “I have a dream” evokes memories of Martin Luther King Jr.‘s iconic speech at the August 28, 1963, March on... Read More

This tale of a man, his monkey, and revenge is a skillfully crafted story that is entertaining and fun. In "Hard Bite", written in a classic noir style, a car accident caused by a hit-and-run driver changes the life of Dean Drayhart, an... Read More