Imagine an ancient mystical power that has been guarded by a secret society. Now think of an evil villain that wants this power for their own nefarious reasons. Add intricate puzzles, a Ha…
The Unwinding offers readers an eye-opening view of America's past thirty years. In the book, author George Packer shares stories of famous figures (Joe Biden, Newt Gingrich, and Jay-Z to name a …
What lurks deep below the streets of our cities, in the damp sewers and dark passages twisting and turning in a maze of blackness?--Perhaps rodents and other wild animals. Maybe, just maybe, a horrifi…
The Girls of Atomic City is a fascinating read. I suspect many readers (myself included) know little to nothing about Oak Ridge, Tennessee, so this well-written novel opened up a whole new world …
Starry Night is the perfect read to usher in some holiday cheer! New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Debbie Macomber crafts a feel-good Christmas tale every year and calls this year's Nigh…
Author Brandon Sanderson is just having a good year and this time around young adult readers are the lucky recipients. In addition to The Rithmatist (see the Compass Book Ratings' revi…
Author Brandon Mull, with his descriptive writing takes us to a world where there are preserves full of magical and mythical creatures, both good and evil. In his book Fablehaven, which is first in a…
The Sisters Grimm is a delightful story that takes one to a land where characters from fairy tales are real. However, there is a catch--they are confined to one small town. The chaos and co…
This book does a magnificent job of weaving the stories of three women and their families together in ways that seem distant, but are more obvious than they appear. As the title suggests, secrets are …
Amusement parks have always held a bit of wonder for me. I was instantly attracted to Stephen King's new novel, Joyland, when I saw it was about a young man who works at an amusement park. I woul…
Author Curtis Sittenfeld sure has a way with words. Her characters in Sisterland are all in a state of denial to some degree, and it is interesting to see how they grow and come to realize t…
Picking up shortly after The Hunger Games, the intensity continues in Catching Fire, book two of Suzanne Collins' incredible three-book series. After winning the Hunger Games, Katniss and Pe…
