FICTION

LESLIE'S VOICE

by Susan Hanafee

A rousing corporate melodrama full of twists, turns, and vivid characters. Full review >

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FICTION

SEMI-GLOSS

by Joe Barrett

An absorbing tale of friendship that’s endearing as often as it’s unabashedly riotous. Full review >

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FICTION

STRANGE EDEN

by Gina Giordano

An ambitious and multifaceted novel that cunningly challenges patriarchy and its consequences. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

WILLIE THE WORRYING DOG

by David Yuen ; illustrated by Micah Zhang

An appealingly illustrated work with an upbeat message about trying new things. Full review >

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FICTION

THE FIREWEED MOON

by Barbara J. Dzikowski

Love and familial empathy shine through in this quiet, powerful novel. Full review >

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NONFICTION

ROLL BACK THE WORLD

by Deborah Kasdan

Intricate and affecting, Kasdan’s debut finds hope in the saddest of stories. Full review >

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FICTION

THE CYCLE OF EDEN

by Daniel Varona

This swiftly paced adventure further bolsters a winsome ongoing fantasy series. Full review >

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NONFICTION

CLARA'S SECRET

by Stephan Frenkel

A tender, personality-centered biography of golden age Berlin. Full review >

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FICTION

LOVE, LOSS, AND HONOR

by Herbert Wiens

A vigorous potboiler combining over-the-top melodrama with psychological realism. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE ZING FLING

by Dee G. Suberla

An engaging, positivity-preaching fantasy with Seussian and Lewis Carroll–esque aspects. Full review >

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FICTION

TALES OF URATH

by Arthur J. Dorety

A unique take on fantasy lit that ably tackles science, magic, and mythology. Full review >

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FICTION

THE YEAR OF FIVE EMPERORS

by Robert Eckert Robert Eckert

An entertaining sword-and-politics saga full of engrossing period detail and sharp drama. Full review >

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