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An excellent book for sensitive young readers. Full review >
SEPT. 14, 2017
Rings true without being clichéd, a neat trick. Full review >
AUG. 1, 2017
Funny, tender, and intelligent escapism. Full review >
JUNE 18, 2018
A worthy personal guide that calls for healthier and more mindful relationships in all areas of life. Full review >
OCT. 15, 2019
A forgotten piece of Americana brought to vivid life. Full review >
MARCH 9, 2019
A tense, offbeat story that concentrates more on generating suspense than revealing frights. Full review >
MAY 16, 2018
A deeply perceptive sports tale for young readers. Full review >
FEB. 28, 2019
A lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina... Full review >
MAY 26, 2020
A helpful guide for readers hoping to move beyond self-blame that’s holding them back. Full review >
DEC. 30, 2020
An exhaustively detailed account of the movements of the Macbeth men, as told from their point of view. Full review >
MARCH 15, 2016
This undercooked tale with a sci-fi disaster premise delivers meticulous, real-world, global warming information. Full review >
MAY 9, 2015
A satisfying historical novel with richly drawn characters and vivid settings. Full review >
MARCH 29, 2018
A rousing and captivating epic that should satisfy fans of historical fiction. Full review >
SEPT. 15, 2019
An immersive and satisfying addition to the category of Boston crime fiction. Full review >
OCT. 23, 2020
A thematically rich and riveting futuristic tale. Full review >
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