“The Sirens,” by Emilia Hart, is a mysterious story of survival and sisterhood that incorporates fantasy and historical fiction. It...

It’s possible John Scalzi wrote his newest book, “When the Moon Hits your Eye,” as a personal challenge. He wanted to see how many cheese...

Here’s an endorsement. Though I’m not a fan of mysteries, I was gobsmacked by the first book in a who-dun-it series featuring a...

Mystery, murder, reincarnation, cult-like behavior. “The Last Session,” by Julia Bartz, has it all. This psychological, mystery thriller...

American author Karen Russell’s debut novel “Swamplandia” (2011) employs magical realism to move the narrative of a family’s attempt to...

"Deep Cuts," by Holly Brickley, is the perfect pick for any music lover. It’s a fun read highlighting music through the years, as well as...

In her memoir “Birding to Change the World,” Trish O’Kane chronicles her journey from two decades of writing about justice as an...

Nicole Cuffy’s first novel, “Dances,” details the life of a 22-year-old Black ballerina, the youngest and first Black woman to become...

Lindsey, a red-haired American girl who works in the bustling city of Shanghai is out late when tragedy strikes. A driver high on rice...

“Killer Potential,” by Hannah Deitch, is a story about two unlikely fugitives. The thriller is darkly funny and provocative. It’s an edge...

“Red Dog Farm,“ a novel by Nathaniel Ian Miller, is narrated by Orri, a young man who has grown up on a struggling Icelandic cattle farm...

With spring bursting at the seams, dressed in gorgeous green, Clover’s buzzed to share stories of cottontails with velvet noses and fur...

Some author/illustrators have a knack for captivating. Jon Klassen is the best of the best. He’s written or illustrated countless books...

Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis in 2013 at the age of 76. The Argentine priest has made the flight of migrants from war and...

I became a Chris Bohjalian fan in 2003 with the publication of “The Buffalo Soldier.” Since then, this talented writer has churned out...

“The River Has Roots,” by Amal El-Mohtar, is not your typical fantasy or fairytale. Grammar is the magical force in this short story, ...

American author (Elizabeth) Curtis Sittenfeld, born in Cincinnati, has spent the majority of her years in the Midwest, except for her...

“All the Other Mothers Hate Me,” by Sarah Harman, is a debut novel, a comedic mystery, in spite of the plot revolving around a missing...

Laila Lailami is a Moroccan-American author now living in the Los Angeles area. Born in Rabat, Morocco, she earned a degree in...

Using rich, engaging characters, Laura Anthony immediately draws us into “The Women on Platform Two,” a novel that enlightens and...