Zerr depicts with equal skill the mundane duties on naval ships, fierce battles against Japanese forces, and deep facets of the main character. This historical novel focuses on the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor and its aftermath. J. J.... Read More

These haunting, even shocking, stories linger in the mind with the power of the shower scene in Hitchcock’s Psycho. Gathered over the span of Lance Olsen’s career, and experimental in style, they run the gamut of odd characters and... Read More

An underprivileged country boy and a Brooklyn diva meet in this canny examination of relationships. “Brooklyn Dime” is slang for a girl who is a perfect ten, a knockout, as William Delaney reveals in the author’s note in his debut,... Read More

This delightful book teaches the difference between fearlessness and bravery. In "Fearless Joe Dearborne", sixth-grader Joe has what seems like an amazing gift: he is unable to feel fear. But that has a downside too: without a healthy... Read More

"Negative Zero" is an action-packed space opera that will appeal to lovers of mysteries, crime novels, and conspiracy theories. In a distant future when an evolved human race coexists with fantastical creatures, infamous vigilante... Read More

A small Tennessee town comes to life through the vivid details of a family with high ambitions for their youngest girl. You should never forget where you’ve come from—that’s the central message of Frances Walker’s "Music... Read More

Don’t worry, be happy, and just continue to climb; Reynolds shows us how. Amazing snow-capped mountains, rocks, and glaciers, along with new friends and old, set the backdrop for A Walk in the Clouds: 50 Years Among the Mountains, by... Read More

This well-written primer on personal finance will help anyone manage their money better. The strongest aspect of the "Essential Money Guidebook" is its accessibility. Readers can choose from numerous books offering advice about personal... Read More