"The Gifts of Nicholas" is a pretty and exceedingly positive book that will appeal to both believers and nonbelievers. The Christmas spirit comes alive in lush color in James Marion King’s The Gifts of Nicholas. The book is equal parts... Read More

Sheriff Rick Johnson has two problems: his present, and his past. Now that he’s safely home from a tour of duty in the Middle East, he’s settled into small-town life in Resurrection, Colorado. Even in that one-horse town, though, his... Read More

The legend of the “Lady in Blue,” rich in history and mystery, is revived in Sisters in Blue, or Hermanas de azul, a bilingual journey of faith and unity, by Anna M. Nogar and Enrique R. Lamadrid. Earthy colors and Native American... Read More

Dawson and Todd’s burgeoning Civil War romance ignites curiosity. "Practical Strangers" is a remarkable compilation of letters from 1861 and 1862 that present a nearly complete record of Elodie Todd—the sister-in-law of Abraham... Read More

This absolutely enthralling fantasy tests the limits of imagination. Robin Shortt’s "Wellside" is an amazingly creative fantasy novel about two young adults who face uncertain futures and who go on a mind-bending journey. The book... Read More