This engrossing book tells the story of a family’s reluctant participation in public affairs at a national level. Marilyn June Coffey’s "That Punk Jimmy Hoffa!" is a work of narrative nonfiction about the author’s father’s... Read More

This uncomfortably true account of homophobia to the extreme is raw and unforgettable. Peter Gajdics’s "The Inheritance of Shame" follows the gay author’s struggle from confused teen to lost young adult. Lured by the forcefully... Read More

Dystopian elements and characters whose interactions speak to inclusivity make this an appealing adventure for young adults. A rollicking young adult adventure with solid plotting, likable characters, and plenty of imagination, "The Blue... Read More

Famous for his hot temper and controversial painting style, young Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio took Italy by storm during the political and religious upheaval of the Renaissance, and Marissa Moss exposes all the drama and passion of... Read More

Trudeau’s deep knowledge shines throughout the book as he unearths new information concerning Lincoln’s war-weary state of mind. With thousands of works published on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, history buffs and “ordinary”... Read More

"Hex" is playful and self-reflective, mixing contemporary culture with folklore. “Once there were two girls and one of them was me,” writes Sarah Blackman in her debut novel, "Hex". By turns fabulous and factual, "Hex" spirals... Read More

Part historical text and part political thriller frightening in its reality, "El Reino del Terror" presents a wealth of information on a tormented era in Latin America’s history. El Reino del Terror: Un caso insólito vivido durante el... Read More

"Tools of the Trade" is an escapist novel that strokes and tantalizes imaginations while offering entertaining social and gender commentary. Philip B. Persinger’s "Tools of the Trade" is the absurd and comedic story of a rich man’s... Read More