Searing and feminist, this dystopia reads with deceptive grace. In a harsh island enclave where the mountain’s mica is necessary for survival, Jena—a young, slight girl charged with leading expeditions into the ever-narrowing cracks... Read More

Like any artform or creative pursuit, the great poets developed subtle, incredibly effective personal styles. In their unique use of words and ideas, they performed a type of magic that repeatedly delivered aha moments to thousands of... Read More

Sibling rivalry has never been so entertaining as twins Lister and Lester learn an important lesson from their little brother, in Troy Wilson’s Liam Takes A Stand. A winning combination of both smart and funny, follow Liam as he... Read More

Happiness studies have shown repeatedly that people with accumulated wealth are less fulfilled than those with little money. How, then, to explain the glorification of profit and the insatiable quest for riches that pervades our culture?... Read More

Violence in relationships can affect anyone, as "A Careful Heart" compellingly proves. "A Careful Heart" is a romance novel by way of domestic abuse. Sound improbable? Perhaps, but Ralph Josiah Bardsley takes on that often-neglected... Read More

This novel seamlessly blends a ghastly murder mystery with an intriguing romance. A thematically compelling journey through a town’s dark underbelly, "Sins of Our Fathers", by A. Rose Mathieu, is an excellent blend of mystery and... Read More

"Indestructible" is a vivid and highly personal account of Cristy’s journey to adulthood. Adolescence is a turbulent time for anyone, but when you are a queer Latina millennial with a unibrow, who likes Aerosmith and punk rock, there... Read More

The offbeat world of "Maria Holic" promises that there’s much more to be revealed. Maria Holic, Volume 9, by Minari Endou, is the latest English-language release of the popular Japanese manga. "Maria Holic"‘s soapy teen drama takes... Read More