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BROTHER DANIEL'S GOOD NEWS REVIVALA moving Southern bildungsroman written with verve. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Chuck Katz and Alison Starr
A kaleidoscopic escapade with a resilient and uniquely addictive pair of characters. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >THRILLER & SUSPENSE
DOGS BARK AND PEOPLE DIEby Leon Wilson
Entertaining escapism with old school military heroics. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Leigh Gentry
A gentle, frothy take on classic romance set pieces. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
THE CREATIVE ADVANTAGES OF SCHIZOPHRENIADespite some dense prose, this work offers a stimulating investigation into an important scientific topic. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDA clever blastoff of a seriocomic sci-fi saga that plays fecund what-if games with technology and social change. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
MY EPIDEMICAn affecting AIDS account from the epidemic’s trenches. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
Z IS FOR ZEBRAby Judith Caseley , illustrated by Judith Caseley
Gorgeous images that capture one’s attention, along with entertaining text. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
A PLANET OF 3 BILLIONA book that offers an engaging and sometimes-frightening dose of overpopulation reality. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
ONE SHEEP, TWO SHEEP, THREE SHEEP DANCEby Chistina Young , illustrated by Ana Popovic
A cute, varied exercise in counting sheep that makes for a perfect bedtime read for very young readers. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
BRITFIELD & THE LOST CROWNby C.R. Stewart
A flawed but exciting, fast-paced, and intriguing adventure. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >Assorted short fiction deftly united by an insightful theme of kinship. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
POP FLIES, ROBO-PETS, AND OTHER DISASTERSby Suzanne Kamata , illustrated by Tracy Nishimura Bishop
An engaging, sports-focused, family-driven Japanese spin on the new-kid-in-school narrative. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
ALL THE SILENT SPACESAn insightful, openhearted memoir about brutality in many forms. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Gregor Pratt
Remarkable characters propel a potent story brimming with action and suspense. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >A remembrance that effectively captures one woman’s connection with nature in Central America. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
BE THE BEST BOSSby John Pennington with Paul Bindig
An often familiar but comprehensive leadership handbook for managers new and old. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
HINDSIGHTA perceptive and moving account of growing up fast in harsh conditions. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
REINVENTING JENNA ROSEAn astute, respectful treatment of a serious issue, featuring a strong protagonist. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
A KNIGHT WITHOUT A CASTLEA quick, inspirational story of overcoming adversity. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
ONE SINGLE SPECIESby Susan E. Quinlan ; illustrated by Susan E. Quinlan
Useful, informative, beautifully illustrated, and well written—a superior introduction to understanding ecosystems. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
A FAMILY CAREGIVER'S GUIDEby Rosa Chillis
Thoughtful and enlightening; sure to be a calming and reassuring resource for caregivers. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >ROMANCE
MISS TAVISTOCK'S MISTAKEA clever tale that’s sure to delight fans of historical romance. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
FOREVER, LATELYAn enjoyable and dramatic era-spanning love story. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
MS. NEVERby Colin Dodds
Existential dread takes on new meaning in a fantastical tale of shifting realities, second-chance romance, and unwanted... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE CALIFORNIA IMMIGRANTAn American success story that deftly emphasizes the country’s multicultural heritage. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
YOU ARE A HEROINEAn upbeat, if sometimes-familiar, manual for self-discovery. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
TROVEA stirring memoir that beautifully and humorously captures the pain of unresolved loss. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
SECOND SONA fine-grained and emotionally satisfying medieval adventure. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
THE DEMON OF THE WELLAn old-fashioned narrative poem that deftly captures the deadly wonder of the Silk Road. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
THE CANADIAN INUIT DOGby Kim Han
A poignant, engaging, and illuminating tribute to a vanishing breed. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
THE GIRL IN MY WALLETA stirring account of a hard life and hard work. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
WHAT DOG IS THAT?by Lois Nicholls , illustrated by Lara Nicholls
The book’s charming paintings will draw in animal lovers, and the poems’ catchy, irregular rhythms will encourage recitation. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >Unlikely elements blend wonderfully in this eclectic adventure. Full review >
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