Moral and ethical conundrums dominate in this futuristic science fiction adventure. "Variance" by Josen Llave is a militaristic action-adventure story that takes place in the distant future and revolves around differing systems of belief... Read More

The sad life story of the diminutive Lucia Zárate is intriguing and informative. Cecilia Velástegui’s historical novel, "Lucia Zárate", chronicles the extraordinary life of the tiniest person who ever lived. The opening pages,... Read More

Raising a toast to mothers while offering practical tips, these essays provide a hard-won wisdom that psychology-based manuals often don’t. Nineties sitcom actress, singer, and Nashville mom Jenna von Oy returns in Situation Momedy: A... Read More

Although painted in Christian strokes, the light and hope in "Resting Places" should be refreshing to anyone, regardless of beliefs. Michael C. White’s "Resting Places" is a beautiful depiction of grace in the midst of grief, a modern... Read More

Practical exercise, mantras, compelling anecdotes, and stories of scrappiness all help instill an audacious kind of confidence in kids. "Be Audacious" features stories of grit and scrappiness that are required for overcoming adversity;... Read More

This is a thoroughly enjoyable and poignant story of love, loss, and life’s teachable moments. Get ready to soar with Audrey Murphy’s tale of escape in Bird’s Flight. A well-written, well-structured narrative explores the story of... Read More

This dark yet moving portrait of two teens both escaping and creating violence delves deep into the teenage psyche. “If you have a gun, you don’t need a role model.” In the dark but compassionate novel, Lighting the World, by Merle... Read More

Raskin easily balances humor and drama in this novel about parenting, reality TV, and family. Erika Raskin’s "Close" is a welcoming and nuanced novel that offers a window into the life of the Marcheson family—with ultimately much of... Read More