The submarine society Oceania lives beneath The Shadow of War. Mac McClusky makes murky alliances and hunts for a war-defining weapon to save Oceania's freedom. Highly recommended!
Klara Neumann's family fractures under the pressure of the Nazi regime as The Rocket Man's Daughter chooses resistance over collaboration—despite the risks. Highly recommended!
Abigail, a sculptor, and Colm, a metalsmith, help WWI soldiers who return home with Broken Faces. They offer hope and dignity despite the terrible scars of war. Highly recommended!
Evan Sinclair loses his memories and, in Crossroads of Empire, must uncover the secrets of his family to rediscover his self, while WWI burns through Europe. Highly recommended!
Dave Tabler excavates nuanced, varied twentieth-century stories with contagious fascination, revealing the past and present of Delaware from Freeways to E-Ways. Highly recommended!
Sophie Allard realizes that her father's deadly laboratory accident might be a coverup. In The Third Estate, she risks her life to uncover a deadly conspiracy. Highly recommended!
In Confluence, homebody Maya discovers a secret of her past—her birth in Sangam. Struggling to leave her comfort zone, Maya prepares for a profound journey. Highly recommended!
In Exostar, Trinket tries to understand herself—unsure of whether she's robot or human—while a sinister galactic power uses her as a key to a great treasure. Highly recommended!
In Teaching in the Dark, Genét Simone engages with her Native Alaskan students. She learns about their suppressed culture and questions the value of her role. Highly recommended!
A collection of culinary advice and psychological wisdom that shows the power of Eating Together and Being Together in building a loving, supportive family. Highly recommended!
As the Roman Empire collapses, Matilde struggles to hold on to family, loyalty, and her own will. In Matilde's Empress, she must choose what is truly important. Highly recommended!
Henrietta and Clive investigate murder amidst grieving family and A Haunting at Linley. Everyone has a motive, as a killer lurks in these mourning halls. Highly recommended!
In this 5 Star Audio Book Review of "Fishing with Hyenas," Theresa Mathews weathers the storm of grief as she and her husband, Bart, once withstood the wild ocean in their small fishing boat. Highly recommended!
Iver and Luke struggle to help their dad with home chores after their mom breaks her leg, but their school friends band together to support them. Highly recommended!
As kamikazes descend from the sky, a US plane is shot down over the Pacific. In A Grand Pause, the USS Randolph tries to reach its downed airmen in time. Highly recommended!
Matilde cunningly helps her people ally with Emperor Arcadius. But in Matilde's General, she becomes mired in the power politics of the dying Roman empire. Highly recommended!
Freeing Teresa stresses the importance of listening to marginalized voices in decisions about their lives—and how to fight for justice when they're ignored. Highly recommended!
A journey through the book of Ecclesiastes, on the search for Something More. Potter contemplates the transience of life, and how to find meaning within it. Recommended.
A gladiator's prophecy stokes rebellion, a religious faction and the queen alike plot regicide. In The Scales of Balance, a complex battle for power begins. Highly recommended!
As the child of divorced San Francisco hippies, M struggles to hold her family together. But in Sour Flower, she reaches for a chance to chase her dream. Highly recommended!