Little ones who never want to go to sleep will find a kindred spirit in this story about a child who knows that it’s bedtime, but whose dreams are being delayed by the restless, animated toys around them. The animals open windows, beg... Read More

Erica Buist’s emotional, informative book "This Party’s Dead" is a stunning trip through personal grief and global death festivals. When her partner’s father was found dead at home, Buist began to spiral. What followed was a year... Read More

Based on the life story of a confessed witch, Nancy Hayes Kilgore’s engrossing historical novel "Bitter Magic" concerns a teenager with a dangerous interest in magic. In the harsh religious climate of seventeenth-century Scotland,... Read More

Randall Balmer’s "Bad Faith" is a fascinating historical overview of the true origins of the Religious Right in America. The book begins in a conference room, where US evangelical leaders gather to mark the rise of Ronald Reagan’s... Read More

"Abuelita Faith" is a passionate study of the role that marginalized women play in promoting religious values. Citing their “wisdom, persistence, and strength,” it notes the moral resilience of women, and how their modest homes often... Read More

In "Cheer Up", two friends on different tracks reconnect and explore their romantic feelings. Annie is smart but antisocial. To present colleges with a more balanced high school transcript, her mother suggests that she give cheerleading... Read More

Ghosts, dragons, and darker creatures populate the short stories of Zen Cho’s captivating collection "Spirits Abroad". In this book: spirits are everywhere. Some are friendly enough, while some go to horrific extremes to get what they... Read More

"The Good Widow" is a heartbreaking memoir about love, loss, and a transition into widowhood. "The Good Widow" is Jennifer Katz’s moving memoir about coming to terms with losing the love of her life and learning how to live with grief.... Read More