FICTION

DEADLY KEEPSAKES

by Anita Dickason

A fun rags-to-riches tale in an engaging mystery helmed by an appealing protagonist. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

STARLITE

by Jonathan Latt

An entertaining and promising beginning for a neo-retro spacefaring adventure series. Full review >

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FICTION

PAUL

by William Blair

An enthralling celebration of an American cultural archetype. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

OSCAR AND OTTO

by Betty Cetas illustrated by Ugur Kose

A charming enemies-to-friends tale with big personalities. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

DONNY, MARY GRACE AND THE UGLY MARBLES

by Catherine Anna Pepe

A warm, well-paced follow-up in an inclusive series that will keep readers coming back for more. Full review >

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NONFICTION

FDR UNMASKED

by Steven Lomazow

An extensively researched and persuasive medical biography. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

OXBOW ISLAND GANG

by Rae Chalmers ; illustrated by Jamie Hogan

A tightly woven mystery that will leave readers excited to make changes in their communities. Full review >

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FICTION

FRENCH HOLIDAY

by Sarah Ready

A charming dramedy featuring a promising sleuthing duo. Full review >

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FICTION

THE THREE MARIAS

by Donna Darling

A taut and often compelling novel of the Spanish American War. Full review >

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FICTION

ALL THINGS UNDER AND OVER THE SUN AND STARS

by Maurice James Blair

A quizzical, nonlinear journey through complicated SF plotlines involving philosophy and epistemology. Full review >

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NONFICTION

CAREERS BY THE PEOPLE

by Mike Wysocki

A compelling examination of how to find satisfaction in today’s working world. Full review >

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NONFICTION

OPEN FOR INTERPRETATION

by Alicia Blando

A contemplative consideration of incorporating astrology into daily life. Full review >

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