As a young teen, I was elated when I discovered DuPrau's first book, The City of Ember. Growing up, my parents were very careful about what their children were allowed to read, so I often had a diffic…
Since the beginning of the ancient practices that were the precursors to modern medicine, humans have tried to eradicate and prevent diseases, or at the very least to alleviate the symptoms and preven…
If you love a great heist story, then look no further than Thieves' Gambit. This young adult thriller hits all the notes: eclectic characters, international venues, intrigue, impossible targets, and…
Carl Hiaasen writes a book that is very much grounded in the events of the past few years with topics around the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinations, and the history of violence against p…
Jen Turano is an expert at humorous historical fiction. A Match in the Making is a great start to The Matchmakers series. The situations that Turano crafts for the main characters are quite laughable.…
The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery is Amanda Cox’s way of getting characters into the hearts of the readers. There are some very heavy topics that are handled with dignity. Readers feel the deep …
The seventh installment of the Invisible Library Series continues to deliver the pacing, plot, and characters readers have come to depend on. Ms. Cogman's ability to write consistently un-puttable do…
Melanie Dobson has once again created a dual-time book that is unforgettable. The Wings of Poppy Pendleton is well-written and changes perspectives between multiple people in a way that keeps readers …
For those readers who like to read seasonal fare around Christmas time, Max Fernsby and the Infinite Toys is a new offering from a duo who previously worked on the script of Ice Age: The Meltdown. Th…
I remember about 13 years ago when Ally Condie’s first big book was released and I was ecstatic. Matched, the beginning of a dystopian trilogy, was all the rage and I was there for it. Since then, she…
The Otherwoods takes the reader on a mystical journey through a magical land that is at once ominously dangerous and darkly beautiful. River, who has to brave this otherworldly place to rescue a frien…
Sarah M. Eden's Dread Penny Society Series is so much more than a 'Proper Romance'. These books are packed, not only with flirtation and relationships, but daring adventure and non-stop mystery. In Th…
