FICTION

TRUST NO ONE

by Glenn Dyer

A series entry that offers thrills, intriguing locations, and brash heroics. Full review >

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FICTION

THERE'S SOMETHING I FORGOT TO TELL YOU (TOWER ROOM)

by Dawn Davis

This offbeat take on time-hopping stories begins slowly but finds momentum in memorable characterization. Full review >

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NONFICTION

THE MAGICAL PLACE WE CALL SCHOOL

by Kathleen Corley with Glenn Plaskin

An often encouraging, compassionate, and reasoned approach to running elementary schools. Full review >

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FICTION

RAVEN'S GRAVE

by Charlotte Stuart

A solidly constructed and very satisfying murder mystery set in a largely vanished Alaska. Full review >

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NONFICTION

OVERTURNING ZIKA

by Randall S. Bock

A provocative peek into the real-life mechanics of the scientific process. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

GILM!

by Brian Corley

A short, catchy indie-rock love song of a book with underlying depth. Full review >

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FICTION

THE LEGACY

by James Gilbert

An absorbing legal thriller that’s both powerful and delightfully nuanced. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE STORY OF NEEPS AND TATTIE

by Amy Johnson ; Diane Madden illustrated by Abigail Gray Swartz

A charming tale sure to pique kids’ interest in Scotland—and tortoises. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

TWITCH

written and illustrated by Debra Pehrson Haun

An appealing, preschool-friendly introduction to perseverance, selflessness, and the changing of the seasons. Full review >

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FICTION

GHOSTED

by Sarah Ready

A twisty time-bending saga with an appealing lead and secondary characters. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE GHOST SHIP FIRE

by Colleen Dolan

A poignant, hard-hitting real-life tale of tragedy and accountability. Full review >

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NONFICTION

ONLY FOR THE BRAVE AT HEART

by Leon E. Pettiway

This formidable collection of essays offers a profound alternative vision for a more equitable future. Full review >

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NONFICTION

CHILDLESS MOTHER

by Tracy Mayo

A compelling remembrance that skillfully explores the cost of family secrets. Full review >

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