From learning that grown-ups can be scared to experiencing mean thoughts about a newborn sibling, Jacob develops new, sometimes tough understanding when his baby brother is born too soon. The faces of these simply drawn characters and... Read More

For a civilization that ended nearly one thousand years ago, there seems to be a great deal new to know about the Vikings since we last checked. That the Viking world extended to four continents, for example, and some of their ships were... Read More

Compelling, refreshing characters, intelligent story, and fast action highlight this second installment of Rick Johnson’s fantasy epic. Rick Johnson’s second installment of the Wood Cow Chronicles, "The Overending", is an... Read More

Rebellious Hettie brings spirited character to this historical novel of wildcatting and bootlegging. With "Magnolia City", Alderson debuts with an intensely descriptive novel set in 1928, the pre-Depression oil-boom years, as Houston,... Read More

Bleak beginnings drive Richard to foolhardy lengths in an effort to escape his roots, revealing universal insights into family and youth. Relentless roadblocks stall Richard Logan’s journey to manhood in this moody coming-of-age story... Read More