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BLOODROOTby Daniel Meier
A thoughtful and historically exacting tale of a treacherous New World. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
A DOCTRINE OF FEARThe devil is in the details as this engaging, epic SF thriller begets unholy mayhem. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
DRINKING & KNOWING THINGSby Michael Amon
A brash but charming and fact-filled book for increasing one’s wine knowledge. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
FUTURE WIDOWby Jenny Lisk
A heartbreaking but forthright, informative, and ultimately forward-looking cancer account. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
MIRANDA'S GREEN HAIRby D.H. Whyatt illustrated by Corey Wolfe Carlos Valenti
A thoughtful and important tale of teamwork, self-advocacy, and compassionate friends. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
EPITAPH FOR SORROWSA well-researched historical tale that illuminates and transcends Argentinian politics. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
FAMILY SNAPSHOT AS A POEM IN TIMEby G.H. Mosson
A profound and heartfelt meditation on the meaning of parenthood. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
A SPECIAL DAYby Mahmoud Elzein illustrated by Rania Hasan
A charming tale that portrays bicultural kindness. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
2 X 2 ON THE ARKAn informative and useful guide to approaching emotional interactions in new ways. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
FROM BEYOND THE SKIESby Juli Boit
A heroic, uplifting account of easing others’ suffering and building a family. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >THRILLER & SUSPENSE
THE PERFECT DISTANCEby Dianne May
An edgy, engaging tale brimming with perils and a romance worth rooting for. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
FRANCES FINKEL AND THE PASSENGER PIGEONAn entertaining, well-researched aviation tale that allows its hero to soar. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
A QUANTUM ALIBIby Liam Fialkov with Clarke Wainikka
An engrossing scientific thriller that challenges metaphysical orthodoxy. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
TRINE FALLACYA mature and deftly plotted fantasy sequel by a shrewd author. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
LIFESCAPESby Lee Woodman
A streamlined, satisfying set of works about love and loss. Full review >
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