• FICTION

    TEACH ME HOW TO DIE

    JUNE 21, 2017

FICTION

TEACH ME HOW TO DIE

by Joseph Rauch

A richly creative meditation on love, mortality, and the possibility of what lies beyond. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    DIVIDED LOYALTIES

    JAN. 31, 2018

FICTION

DIVIDED LOYALTIES

by Paul A. Myers

A riveting fictionalization of an all-too-neglected, pivotal moment in Algiers in 1941. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE MOUNTAIN THRONE

    OCT. 30, 2017

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THE MOUNTAIN THRONE

by A.M. Sterling

This striking tale whips up a fresh storm in familiar fantasy territory. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    RAISINS IN MILK

    JUNE 1, 2018

FICTION

RAISINS IN MILK

by David Covin

An African-American tale crafted with wisdom and poetry. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    HYPNOTHERAPY FOR PAIN CONTROL

    OCT. 31, 2017

NONFICTION

HYPNOTHERAPY FOR PAIN CONTROL

by Jeffrey Howard Ennis

A challenging and ultimately optimistic game plan for dealing with chronic pain; important reading for sufferers. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    IT IS ABOUT YOU

    DEC. 7, 2017

NONFICTION

IT IS ABOUT YOU

by Deborah Cupples

Easy-to-read, balanced introduction to American civics. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    AMERICAN TRAITOR

    SEPT. 11, 2017

NONFICTION

AMERICAN TRAITOR

by Steve Stalinsky

An up-close look at one man’s bizarre journey to international notoriety. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    TROUBLE THE WATER

    MAY 8, 2018

FICTION

TROUBLE THE WATER

by Jacqueline Friedland

A vibrant, solidly entertaining story that will seize readers from the first page and not let go. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    TENDING THE LIGHT

    JAN. 31, 2018

NONFICTION

TENDING THE LIGHT

by Barbara Teetor Waite

An illuminating examination of an often neglected but vital concept. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    SHORE

    JAN. 11, 2017

  • FICTION

    THE CONVENIENT

    DEC. 1, 2017

FICTION

THE CONVENIENT

by Albert Marsolais Bettyanne Twigg

A convincing window into a particularly vibrant period of Scottish history. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    KOREA'S GAME

    OCT. 10, 2017

FICTION

KOREA'S GAME

by Edward L. McDonald

Primarily an introduction to the protagonist and his fortress, but its solid writing promises a worthy series. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    STOP WHINING; START WINNING

    APRIL 4, 2017

NONFICTION

STOP WHINING; START WINNING

by Tom Anstett

Heartfelt, powerful, and sincere; should prompt serious reflection by teachers and coaches alike. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    PACE

PACE

by K.M. Halpern

A pitch-black global thriller that is nevertheless supremely intimate. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    SARAH'S SONG

    SEPT. 5, 2017

CHILDREN'S

SARAH'S SONG

by Rosie J. Pova illustrated by Emma Allen

A thoughtfully crafted story that offers a gentle means to talk about loss with children. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE MARRIAGE OF MISS JANE AUSTEN

    NOV. 21, 2017

FICTION

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS JANE AUSTEN

by Collins Hemingway

Tragedy makes Jane Austen more relatable than ever in this concluding installment. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    ATLAS OF MEN

    OCT. 16, 2018

FICTION

ATLAS OF MEN

by David Sklar

Perceptive and subtly powerful, this tale attempts to close a perplexing chapter in American history. Full review >

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