Larranaga has crafted a quality book with believable characters, even if some of them are vampires. "Blood Orange Soda", by James Michael Larranaga, is a coming-of-age young adult novel about a teenage vampire in the American Midwest.... Read More

Emotionally evocative dialogue elevates this picture book about Ecuadorian animals and the power of storytelling. Filled with richly colored illustrations and expressive dialogue, "Olinguito Speaks Up" tells the story of conservation and... Read More

Reincarnation, nightmares, and murder—this plot grabs hold and doesn’t let go. People want their dreams to come true, but never their nightmares, which is what happens in this attention-grabbing, short thrill ride of a novel. Theresa... Read More

Did you hear the one about the joke book that was actually funny? "Happy Endings" is a book of jokes collected over the years by Gerald Downey. Written in short story form, this enjoyable paperback will leave readers snickering and... Read More

Fun illustrations and animal characters, combined with a pleasing rhyming scheme, make this a book that parents and children will want to read over and over again. Dreamy Drums Trouble in Paradise, is a high-quality, eye-catching,... Read More

Stulginsky’s freshman children’s book is a pleasant, enjoyable story about family and traditions. Cold, crisp winter air, the smell of evergreen trees, friends and family: these are the foundation for the children’s book "Going for... Read More

Thriller meets love story in a novel where characterization shines. Paul’s wife, Allison, dies after a short battle with brain cancer. Stillwell: A Haunting on Long Island chronicles the week after Allison’s funeral, when Paul... Read More

"Runabouts" is a brightly colored picture book that will engage readers with its story of fun-loving friends—who happen to be boats—enjoying the summer sun while at the same time coping with bullying and the dynamics of friendship.... Read More