Age of Order by Julian North – YA Dystopian SciFi
Powerfully charged with rich characters and a dynamic storyline--one of the BEST new Y/A books we've reviewed!
Love, Loss, and Awakening: (Mis)adventures on the Way Back to Joy by Dennis Freed – Non-Fiction/Memoir
A vivid portrayal of someone desperately stumbling in the dark desperately fumbling for a match to show the way out despair and hopelessness, and, then after a lot of bumps and scrapes, finally finding what he was seeking--happiness.
The Breast is History: An Intimate Memoir of Breast Cancer by Bronwyn Hope – Inspirational Non-Fiction
The author does not shy away from tough issues. She displays a secure knowledge of many complex medications and their effects and side effects. By detailing how her illness progressed, she provides a guideline for others.
Gateways by Jessica Schaub – Y/A Fantasy
A great read with a magical – air-bending quality that will draw the reader in and not allow them to leave until the very last page.
Tupelo Honey by Lis Anna Langston – Y/A
When you read more than a hundred books per year, it’s exciting to find one that surprises you. "Tupelo Honey" is one. A stick-to-the-ribs portrait of an extraordinary girl who overcomes the deck stacked against her in the deep South.
Beauty and the Bridesmaid by Lisa Souza – Chick-lit
Beauty and the Bridesmaid is a perfect read with broad audience appeal for both Chick Lit and Romance aficionados.
Ghostly Paws (Mystic Notch #1) by Leighann Dobbs – Cozy Mystery
When murder comes to the sleepy hamlet of Mystic Notch, recently relocated crime journalist Wilhelmina Chance and her grandma’s crime-solving cat jump into the case with two feet and four paws.
The Horse Lover: A Cowboy’s Quest to Save the Wild Mustangs by H. Alan Day with Lynn Wiese Sneyd – Non-Fiction/Memoir
Horse Lover is a poignant and vivid story of 1,500 wild mustangs at risk of being destroyed but saved through resolve and dedication of a South Dakota cattle rancher.
Between Heaven and Hell by Jacqui Nelson – Western Romance Drama
Between Heaven and Hell is an action packed Western that is captivating. Multi-dimensional characters and an unlikely sensual love affair worth rooting for!
Robbing the Pillars by Kalen Vaughan Johnson – Historical Fiction
A sweeping look at personal idealism and autonomy pitted against the forces of greed and manipulation --an emotive family saga solidly rooted in the American dream.