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A meticulous portrait of an unjustly neglected figure in the history of American science. Full review >
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Goodbye, Rudy Kazoodyby A.A. Freda
With complexity, honesty, and, above all, a sense of home, this book delivers a striking tale of a young émigré in the... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
LAST TRACKSAn enthralling, outdoorsy tale of one woman’s extended hunt for a would-be killer. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Ruth Finnegan illustrated by Rachel Backshall
Rollicking and wise, this sailing story mixes prose, poetry, and song, offering a special lyrical gift. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >THRILLER & SUSPENSE
Terminal Justiceby Lyle Howard
A taut suspense tale energized by a unique premise, dastardly criminals, and a resilient hero. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BUSINESS
No More Magic WandsA lively plot and brief chapters will evoke CEOs’ and business managers’ memories of bedtime stories—and make them want to... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
DEAD STORAGEby Mary Feliz
Feliz again delivers a well-written, immensely likable story that can stand alone, although readers will want to read... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
There's More Than One Way Homeby Donna Levin
A witty, modern voice delivers a captivating tale about a mysterious death that feels like a light read but soon submerges... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >THRILLER & SUSPENSE
Alice ChangA fast-paced technology tale with enough international intrigue and luxurious details to rival a James Bond adventure. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >TEENS & YOUNG ADULT
VOYAGE OF THE ELAWNby Ted Neill
A fantasy built on divine, chaotic action and written with immense heart. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
Tethered to Wantingby Constance Huddleston Anderson
A compelling Southern narrative that effectively develops its engaging characters. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >A sometimes-sad, sometimes-humorous look at ballads that have preserved a part of America’s crazed, violent history. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >This impressively cogent work about mass incarceration provides concrete actions to curb the excesses of a government... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
Memoir of a Jaded WomanPleasurable venting with a positive, uplifting ending. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
FAMILY SECRETSAn engrossing work about a related group of medieval queens. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Joseph Lowery illustrated by John Hutton
A well-written and entertaining fantasy tale about a heroic bookworm. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
Reclaim American Democracyby Werner Neff
A sensible and refreshingly restrained discussion of the nation’s deficiencies. Full review >
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