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by Britta Stromeyer Esmail illustrated by Joanna Cooke
An excellent book for sensitive young readers. Full review >
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FOUR MONTHS IN BRIGHTON PARKRings true without being clichéd, a neat trick. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
LIFE IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPSby Rod Strohl
A worthy personal guide that calls for healthier and more mindful relationships in all areas of life. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by M.J. Evans
A forgotten piece of Americana brought to vivid life. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
TRUE CREATUREby Steve Zell
A tense, offbeat story that concentrates more on generating suspense than revealing frights. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
DIVING CATCHby Gregory Saur
A deeply perceptive sports tale for young readers. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
WELCOME TO WASHINGTON, FINA MENDOZAby Kitty Felde
A lively mystery with a touch of spookiness, an intriguing setting, an appealing family dynamic, and an enterprising Latina... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
OUT OF LOVEA helpful guide for readers hoping to move beyond self-blame that’s holding them back. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
WAR IN THE MOUNTAINSby J. L. Askew
An exhaustively detailed account of the movements of the Macbeth men, as told from their point of view. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
THE GARELOI SOLUTIONThis undercooked tale with a sci-fi disaster premise delivers meticulous, real-world, global warming information. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
Into the Realm of TimeA satisfying historical novel with richly drawn characters and vivid settings. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
FROM THE REALM OF TIMEA rousing and captivating epic that should satisfy fans of historical fiction. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >An immersive and satisfying addition to the category of Boston crime fiction. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
REVIVALA thematically rich and riveting futuristic tale. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
SUN WOLFA fine spacefaring adventure story on a macroscopic scale. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
THE TALKING BAOBAB TREEby Nelda LaTeef ; illustrated by Nelda LaTeef
A rich, inventive rendering of a familiar folktale. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
MY LIFE REARRANGEDA stirring book that offers an ideal blend of direction and comfort to fellow caregivers. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
FELA'S STORYA cleareyed remembrance in which the author’s personal history is both a point of pride and a painful burden. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
TOXIC COOKOUTby Rob Dinsmoor
Appealing, sometimes-eerie stories, fiction or otherwise. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
HOMECOMING AT CRESCENT LAKE HIGH SCHOOLby Matt Smith
Droll and wickedly entertaining, the impending apocalypse notwithstanding. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE GOLDBERG VARIATIONSAn overlong but powerful tale of one young man’s sexual awakening. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
TEARS OF THE GUMBO LIMBOA beautiful pair of love stories and a thrilling peek into a lost world. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE RED STAIRCASEA tale that’s jam-packed with details of Kremlin life and palace intrigue, sure to appeal to history buffs. Full review >
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