Often-affecting moments of poetry are "Carry the Sky"’s most defining, unique characteristic. "Carry the Sky", the first novel by award-winning poet Kate Gray, reads a bit like a quiet song. The refrain of repeated imagery deliberately... Read More

Thematic reinforcements add interesting layers of complexity to this tale of wilderness survival. With metaphoric elements and emotional catharses, the newest novella from John Smelcer, "Edge of Nowhere", overcomes some pacing issues to... Read More

Striking imagery imbues the ordinary with meaning—every vivid word serves a purpose. With layers of symbolism and poetic lyricism, Laura Long’s carefully crafted "Out of Peel Tree" begs to be slowly absorbed, read and reread, as it... Read More

The conflict of balancing motherhood with a career, as well as the effort required of marriage, are issues that will surely resonate with modern readers. A seamless blend of historical and contemporary fiction, The Vicar’s Wife weaves... Read More

Lush descriptions and a young heroine’s unwavering moral compass set the tone for this dragon-driven fantasy. On a quest to stop a dangerous evil before it is too late, a young girl finds that her best weapons are faith, light, and... Read More

This ode to the family cottage celebrates multi-generational family bonds with a comforting voice and often humorous nostalgia. Among the crystalline lakes of Muskoka, Ontario, three generations of the Potts family built thirty years... Read More

Readers will get lost in Madelyn’s brooding narrative and pressured life, feeling the chemistry with her young teacher. In her third book, Amanda Grace has once again created a thoughtfully drawn female who will make readers want to... Read More

The one-of-a-kind illustrations and exotic setting of this adventure emphasize subtle messages about death and intuition. Featuring unique, multi-patterned graphic illustrations produced in part by middle-school students, "The Eyes of... Read More