From a historical standpoint, Young proves himself to be a diligent, devoted historian who has carefully woven together multiple narratives. Recreating a lost book from the third century BC is an ambitious task, one that Andrew Young... Read More

Carolyn Goodman’s lovingly crafted prose not only tells her own story but also bolsters the story of her son Andrew’s social activism. Little has been publicized about Andrew Goodman, a participant in Freedom Summer in 1964 who was... Read More

Orion, a bit of a scamp who tells it like it is, can hold his own as the narrator of any future sequels to this fun adventure. Under bizarre and unsettling circumstances, eleven-year-old Orion Poe comes to possess a map detailing the... Read More

Layering the big picture of cultural history with personal anecdotes accentuates Niese’s Native American wisdom. For Native Americans, a Sundance is a ceremony in which certain traditions are passed down by way of dancing, fasting,... Read More

Exercises for mindfulness increase the wisdom in this book of relationship advice. Well researched and well written, "Insecure in Love", by Leslie Becker-Phelps, outlines different attachment styles to help people overcome obstacles to... Read More

Zelda’s tale brims with good humor and inventiveness. Playwright Betsy Robinson returns with a comedic novel about a wayward teacher who’s always one step away from grandeur, at least in her own mind. "The Last Will and Testament of... Read More

Exaggeration brings humor to the publicity stunt this mayoral main character has in store. Machiavelli would have admired Monroe Tolliver. He isn’t a prince, just a mayor, but he has a plan to save his town. The fact that it involves... Read More

The point of view of a bipolar child offers an accurate portrayal of a child’s thought patterns, both rational and delusional. Based on a true story, Heather Clark’s second novel, "Elephant in the Sky", offers a clear portrait of... Read More