• NONFICTION

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    NOV. 12, 2021

NONFICTION

FACES OF AUTISM

by Lisa Aguirre

An assortment of enlightening interviews with people with autism and their families. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE MOON’S EYE

    JAN. 2, 2022

FICTION

THE MOON’S EYE

by A.J. Calvin

This exceedingly intricate fantasy will delight seasoned genre fans. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    BRANDY

    FEB. 27, 2021

  • FICTION

    MURDER UNDER ANOTHER SUN

    AUG. 3, 2022

FICTION

MURDER UNDER ANOTHER SUN

by Colin Alexander

An engaging sequel that crossbreeds established SF characters with a credible extraterrestrial murder mystery. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    A BETTER HEART

    NOV. 24, 2021

FICTION

A BETTER HEART

by Chuck Augello

A funny and thoroughly satisfying farce involving cinema and an escaped monkey. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    BEYOND!

    APRIL 29, 2021

GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

BEYOND!

written and illustrated by Andrew Howell

A vibrant, delightful tale of life, death, and all the amusing stuff that comes after. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    JOSH AND GEMMA MAKE A BABY

    JAN. 25, 2022

FICTION

JOSH AND GEMMA MAKE A BABY

by Sarah Ready

An unusual and winning read about a little-discussed topic. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    THE BALLOT BOY

    FEB. 12, 2022

FICTION

THE BALLOT BOY

by Larry Mellman

Absorbing political machinations and sexual tension collide to hook readers. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    WINGS OVER THE CHANNEL

FICTION

WINGS OVER THE CHANNEL

by Eric B. Forsyth

A rousing, detailed RAF thriller that delivers an effective climax. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    BOTHERATION

    MARCH 10, 2022

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BOTHERATION

by Vito DiBarone

A memorable cast bolsters this captivating blend of teen drama and techno-thriller. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    BABYLON DREAMS

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

BABYLON DREAMS

by M.K. Noble

A keen and absorbing what-if tale about VR and a digital afterlife. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    TRAITORS

    MAY 13, 2021

FICTION

TRAITORS

by Bill Issel

An intriguing and enjoyable game of cat and mouse that involves catching a killer. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    RUNNING WITH HOUNDS...AND AN ENGLISH DEGREE

    APRIL 24, 2022

  • FICTION

    THE TALE OF BRIAN AND THE HOUSE PAINTER MERVYN

    APRIL 15, 2022

  • FICTION

    CRAZY TIME

    JAN. 7, 2022

FICTION

CRAZY TIME

by L. Andrew Cooper

A riveting and unsettling horror story with a compelling hero. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    TIME AFTER TYME

    DEC. 10, 2021

FICTION

TIME AFTER TYME

by Kay DiBianca

An engaging crime tale with four appealing sleuths. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    THE PRINCIPLE OF 18

    JAN. 18, 2022

NONFICTION

THE PRINCIPLE OF 18

by Eyal N. Danon

Genuinely thought-provoking strategies for the various stages of life. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    RAISING JESS

    AUG. 30, 2021

  • NONFICTION

    SOMEDAY MIJA, YOU’LL LEARN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WHORE AND A WORKING WOMAN

    OCT. 18, 2022

  • NONFICTION

    THE TIBETAN BOOK OF THE DEAD FOR BEGINNERS

    DEC. 20, 2021

NONFICTION

THE TIBETAN BOOK OF THE DEAD FOR BEGINNERS

by Lama Lhanang Rinpoche & Mordy Levine

An accessible and empowering guide to Buddhist philosophy and practices on death and dying. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE SINGULAR AFFAIR

    DEC. 7, 2021

  • NONFICTION

    THE DISHWASHER DIALOGUES

    MARCH 25, 2022

  • FICTION

    SOUTH SIDE OF THE SEA

FICTION

SOUTH SIDE OF THE SEA

by Adam B. Ford

A heartwarming fantasy tale that should appeal to young and old readers alike. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    DUSTED BY STARS

FICTION

DUSTED BY STARS

by G.A. Matiasz

A brisk, if occasionally uneven, yarn that will still appeal to old and young space-action fans. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    THE UNTESTED

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

THE UNTESTED

by Greg Morse

An engaging Mafia story spiked with some surprises. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    ONE DELIBERATE ACT

    DEC. 9, 2021

FICTION

ONE DELIBERATE ACT

by LM Reynolds

A stellar cast gives this spy thriller gusto and panache. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    PAULI MURRAY'S REVOLUTIONARY LIFE

    MARCH 1, 2022

  • FICTION

    A DIFFERENT PURPOSE

    SEPT. 23, 2021

FICTION

A DIFFERENT PURPOSE

by Stephen D. Senturia

An immensely satisfying trilogy finale examining marriage, forgiveness, race, youth, and university life. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    SHE WHO RIDES HORSES

    MAY 1, 2022

FICTION

SHE WHO RIDES HORSES

by Sarah Barnes Sarah V. Barnes

An often enjoyable story of a brave girl’s journey with a well-developed setting and characters. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    TRAVEL BRAVELY

    JUNE 19, 2021

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

TRAVEL BRAVELY

by Adejoke Lolade Ejiofor

An often moving account of the realities of having a child with a potentially fatal illness. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    THE LONG WAY HOME

    JAN. 9, 2022

  • FICTION

    THE COLOR OF GREED

    MAY 17, 2021

  • CHILDREN'S

    OSWALD

    OCT. 27, 2016

CHILDREN'S

OSWALD

by Sara Pascoe ; illustrated by Varya Kolesnikova

A warm, entertaining tale of friendship that will appeal to readers of all ages. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    SAINT PETER'S TEAR

    JAN. 12, 2022

MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

SAINT PETER'S TEAR

by Laura Giebfried & Stanley R. Wells

An immensely entertaining, if overlong, shipboard tale starring a striking sleuth who “remembers things.” Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    MASKIROVKA

    OCT. 25, 2022

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