SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

LHOSA

by Carey Allen Krause

An enthralling coming-of-age story that unfolds in a land both strange and recognizable. Full review >

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FICTION

DOWNHILL FAST

by Dana J. Summers

Readers will find this crackerjack thriller hard to put down. Full review >

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FICTION

WINNERS AND LOSERS

by Art Hartz ; illustrated by Aleksandar Jovic , Mike Wolfe & Heroud Ramos

A mixed bag of gags and witticisms revealing the hollowness of both victory and defeat. Full review >

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THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY

by Mike Nemeth

A precise, elaborate tale that shows just how menacing a family’s history can be. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BLOWING IN THE WIND

by John Murnane

A thoughtful and entertaining coming-of-age tale with a vibrant setting. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

WHAT A BODY REMEMBERS

by Karen Stefano

An honest, nuanced look at what it means to carry on after a traumatic event. Full review >

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FICTION

PLEASE WRITE

by Janette Byron Stone

An engaging reflection on friendship during turbulent times. Full review >

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FICTION

BLINDING FEAR

by Bruce Roland

An impressive, enterprising effort by an author with verve and imagination to spare. Full review >

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FICTION

MERCILESS WORLD

by Bruce Roland

Another thrilling space adventure anchored by a daring duo on land and in the sky. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

FRIENDS COUNT

by Lori Brown ; illustrated by Julianna Harvey

A pleasant outdoor adventure with a calm animal cast and an easy introduction to numbers. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

PUANANI AND THE VOLCANO

by Jo Ann Jeffries ; illustrated by Lydia and Isaia of Worlds Beyond Art

For high drama, look elsewhere—but a diverse cast and contemporary setting set this book apart from other volcano books. Full review >

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