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THE MEDICINE MAGEby Xuemei Zhong
A timely, profound, multidimensional guide on alternative methods of medical care delivery. Full review >
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THE SCEPTREby B.E. Boucher
A bracing adventure—fun, fast, and with themes like love, friendship, and the power of family. Full review >
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UNTIL IT SHIMMERSby Alec Scott
A potent, vigorous coming-of-age tale featuring themes of identity, sexual liberation, and introspection. Full review >
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KANSAS KALEIDOSCOPEAn absorbing coming-of-age tale set against a realistic American backdrop. Full review >
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SOLDIER ONAn emotionally affecting, historically edifying memoir brimming with cultural insight and wisdom. Full review >
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I DON'T CELEBRATE ANYTHING!by Donna Neumann ; illustrated by Alexandra Rusu
This engaging animal tale affirms that meaningful experiences exist outside holiday festivities. Full review >
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DEATH IN THE AEGEANby M.A. Monnin
A captivating mystery that oozes charm, danger, and romance. Full review >
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UNCHAINED MEMORYby Donna Frelick Donna S. Frelick
A suspenseful and steamy otherworldly tale. Full review >
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CONNECTIONby R.L. Merrill
A fast-paced and fun fusion of supernatural romance and mainstream thriller. Full review >
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STAR BRIGHTby Anthony Carcirieri A.F. Carcirieri
A verbose but often powerful set of tales that span the ages. Full review >
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DAY OF DAYSAn engrossing tale that serves as a poignant reminder of the lives lost on 9/11. Full review >
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PEOPLE OF THE SUNby Jan Kelly
A meditative contemporary tale about moving on and letting go. Full review >
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STANDING AT WATER'S EDGEA multifaceted, thought-provoking, and learned exploration of a painful subject. Full review >
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RIO LOS ANGELESby Diego Kent
A measured but engrossing tale of a tightknit community’s strength. Full review >
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THE SILVER STRANGERA relatable protagonist, a believable journey of self-discovery, and a wild SF world. Full review >
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THE CRABTREE MONSTERSA funny, adventurous tale of a girl who turns small-town sleuth. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
ALONE WITH MEAn immersive, bracing mystery with a big heart. Full review >
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TALES OF A SPIRITUAL SUNAn offbeat and thought-provoking set of mythic narratives. Full review >
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GLAMORELLA'S DAUGHTERby Charles J. Martin ; illustrated by Jerry Bennett
An exciting and thought-provoking compilation. Full review >
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ENFANT TERRIBLEA gritty music story/romance with an endearing narrator. Full review >
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WARRIOR'S PRIZEA carefully crafted tale that offers a fresh, woman-centered reevaluation of an ancient story. Full review >
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RABBIT: A GOLF FABLEA deeply realized, if overlong, novel of neurodivergence and golf. Full review >
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MYSTIFIEDby Julia Ash
An engrossing detective story with a diverting spectral spin. Full review >
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GRAVITY HILLA remarkable protagonist leads a robust cast in this absorbing tale of self-discovery. Full review >
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DESERT PROPHETSAn absorbing, profound look at tumultuous American lives. Full review >
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SINS OF THE FATHERSby Herbert J. Stern & Alan A. Winter
An impressive blend of literary drama and historical commentary. Full review >
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GRIT AND GRACEby Ann Parr
An often transporting, if uneven, elegy for a man who eluded easy categorization. Full review >
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EMPATHY WORKSAn insightful and practical must-read for leaders focused on the future. Full review >
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THE TURTLE WITH AN AFROby Carlotta Penn ; illustrated by Audy Popoola
A lovely reminder that sharing what makes one unique is the greatest gift of all. Full review >
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THE FAITHFUL DOGAn engaging, touching, and heartbreaking adventure. Full review >
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WINNER-TAKES-ALLby James Moyer
A concise and persuasive indictment of the Electoral College. Full review >
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THE ROSE AND THE CRANEby Clint Dohmen
An intelligent and enjoyable cross-cultural adventure. Full review >
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