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ACTIVIST ODYSSEYA smart, straight-talking account by an author who courageously followed her beliefs. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Pranay Sinha
Prescription: Read. Laugh. Cry. Repeat. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
IN THOSE GLORY DAYS OF ELVISA coming-of-age story that deftly demonstrates the potency of standing up for one’s beliefs. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
COMMUNIST DAZEA historically eye-opening memoir told with insight and wit. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
KARMA'S ENVOYby Kevan Houser
A promising first novel featuring an unlikely hero. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE SOULS OF THE LASHA gripping sci-fi Western that ends too soon. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
THE MERMAID UPSTAIRSby Jami Lilo
An exuberant fantasy that earnestly explores its teen protagonist’s problems. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
SPLINTERED PADDLEby Bill Fernandez , illustrated by Judith Fernandez , photographed by Judith Fernandez
An action-packed adventure, a wealth of historical and cultural minutiae, and an engaging protagonist. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >An assortment of intriguing characters and subplots neatly packed into a memorable cautionary tale. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >An engaging second sci-fi installment with remarkable details and characters. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Greg Corle
A philosophically simplistic but entertaining ecological drama. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
GHOST NEXT DOORA sufficient mystery elevated by a pragmatic and able heroine. Full review >
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JUDGING NOAA good choice for readers who love historical tales of strong-willed women. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >ROMANCE
THE VAVASOUR MACBETHby Bart Casey
An engaging read with a plethora of captivating literary and historical details wrapped in a contemporary whodunit. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
CLIMBING THE HOLY MOUNTAIN OF RECOVERYby Adrian Auler
A colorful, involving account of decades of drug addiction. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
TEARS FROM IRONLaudable characters and striking exposition give this world a grand introduction. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by Azadeh Azad
Searching poems that often make effective use of language, though some are overly polemical at times. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
WATERS PLANTATIONReaders will likely welcome a sequel to this well-wrought historical family saga. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
IF THESE STONES COULD TALKby Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills
A stunningly thorough and poignant study of African-Americans. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
MAGIC MOONby Shirley Moulton illustrated by Marilyn Whitchurch
A message book with a bit of mystery. Full review >
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