The subject matter of "New York Station", though centered around WWII, evokes clear similarities between the Nazi era and today’s divisive political climate. Offering an intriguing new angle from which to regard the events leading up... Read More

Emotional but never sentimental, "All the Castles Burned" contrasts privilege with working-class struggles for a gripping story of human resilience. "All the Castles Burned" by Michael Nye is a coming-of-age story that is as painful as... Read More

Nielsen’s knowledge, experience, and teaching acumen are apparent in every section of "A Compendium for Advanced Aesthetics". Mary Nielsen’s "A Compendium for Advanced Aesthetics" is a comprehensive and invaluable tool for anyone... Read More

Characters are savvy yet vulnerable, and their continual quests for hope in the midst of darkness are appealingly inspirational. Jaime Jo Wright’s "The House on Foster Hill" blends the past and present in a gripping mystery that... Read More

"Chimera" is a thought-provoking examination of what it means to be human. Being a teenage girl isn’t easy—and it’s even more difficult when you’re a werewolf. "Chimera", C. D. Bell’s second book in the Weregirl Trilogy,... Read More

Fans of YA supernatural thrillers will find much to like in "The Girl Who Saved Ghosts", and will eagerly await the next adventure. With plenty of twists, turns, and ghostly intrigue, The Girl Who Saved Ghosts, K. C. Tansley’s second... Read More

The line between a novelist and her creations blurs in this swift psychological thriller. "Lies She Told" blurs the line between fact and fiction to plumb the depths of a woman on the brink of collapse. Liza is a thriller writer who... Read More

Seidelmann is an often irreverent narrator whose memoir is as transformative as it is off-the-wall. Emotional and spiritual awakening are at the core of Sarah Bamford Seidelmann’s memoir about her transition from medical doctor to... Read More