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This Savage Song by V.E. Schwab

Imagine a broken world where violent acts breed monsters. Some of those monsters have teeth and feed on flesh and bone; some are corpses that feed on blood; and some...

Posted by on October 14, 2024

  • 5 stars out of 5

Show Up and Vote by Ani Di Franco

It’s Election Day, and despite the bad weather, Mama is determined to vote. She takes her young child along to show her the importance of this responsibility. They line up,...

Posted by on October 10, 2024

  • 5 stars out of 5

The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat

Christina and Megan have been best friends for years, but middle school brings new challenges. They live in a small Texas town where being popular seems important, and fitting in...

  • 4 stars out of 5

The Lumbering Giants of Windy Pines by Mo Netz

11-year old Jerry and her mother have moved around a lot in the year since her father died. When Mama says they will be staying for good at the Slumbering...

  • 5 stars out of 5

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

What if you could be instantly transported to any place in the world by opening up a door? Where would you want to go?

Posted by on October 1, 2024

  • 5 stars out of 5

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

Frederick Fife is a down on his luck widower.  He hasn’t been able to pay his rent and is being evicted from his apartment.  Before packing away his things, Fred...

Posted by on September 1, 2024

  • 5 stars out of 5

Orange by Ichigo Takano

On the day Naho begins 11th grade, she forgets to set her alarm and oversleeps for the first time in her life. As she rushes out the door, she notices...

Posted by on August 15, 2024

  • 5 stars out of 5

Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends by Kaz Windness

Worm and caterpillar are friends, and worm believes they have almost everything in common.  As time goes on and more differences appear, can they still be friends?  The book ends...

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Fireborne by Rosaria Munda by Rosaria Munda

Reader be warned: this series has the potential to take over your entire life.  The Aurelian Cycle by Rosaria Munda (Fireborne, Flamefall, and Furysong in order) is the political dragon...

Posted by on August 1, 2024

  • 4 stars out of 5

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

For fans of books like Oona out of Order by Margarita Montimore and Cassandra in Reverse by Holly Smale or the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray, The Husbands by...

Posted by on August 1, 2024

  • 5 stars out of 5

Gather Round by David Covell

Gather Round is a perfect companion for times spent around a glowing fire on a Summer’s night. A fire is built bit by bit in poetic prose and beautiful imagery...

Posted by on July 3, 2024

  • 5 stars out of 5

The Night Eaters by Marjorie Liu

The Night Eaters is the first volume in a graphic novel horror trilogy by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takada, best known for their work on graphic novel fantasy/horror series Monstress. 

Posted by on July 1, 2024

  • 5 stars out of 5

In The Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland by A.M. Strickland

In this Greco-Roman inspired standalone fantasy, readers will encounter blood magic, death magic, a spooky underworld, and ghostly guardians. The book follows nineteen-year-old Rovan in Thanopolis, a young woman with...

Posted by on June 24, 2024

  • 5 stars out of 5

Frank and Bean by Jamie Michalak

Frank and Bean have two very different personalities yet form a friendship and partnership, reminiscent of the unlikely pairing of Frog and Toad. Moody Frank likes resting in peace and...

Posted by on June 5, 2024

  • 4 stars out of 5

Cascade Failure by L.M. Sagas

Cascade Failure is a thought-provoking read that combines some of the best elements of the science fiction and thriller genres.

Posted by on June 1, 2024

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