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by Joseph Blackhurst

An inventive, multi-layered horror novel structured around a cryptic document. Full review >

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by Calvin Schwartz

A rich, resonant, and vividly imagined character study. Full review >

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by Mickey Rathbun

An engrossing history of a remarkable man and the time that shaped him. Full review >

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by Kelly Vincent

A powerfully moving YA novel that will hopefully enlighten as much as it entertains. Full review >

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by Wesley Moore

Dazzling characters front this quietly sublime period piece. Full review >

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by Riesa Dow

Anchored by two tough yet likable sleuths, this is a rousing character-based mystery with potential. Full review >

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by David Buzan

An effective western thriller graced by a memorable protagonist. Full review >

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by James Turner

A silly and exciting flight of fancy in the form of a thoughtfully crafted graphic novel. Full review >

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by Miriam Landis ; illustrated by Jill Cecil

Impossible to put down—even if ballet isn’t your thing. Full review >

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by Denis O’Neill

A peppery and unfailingly compelling set of reactions to one calamitous year. Full review >

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by Ezra Dutch Kimsly ; illustrated by Mike Cañas

A giggle-worthy, whimsical adventure. Full review >

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by Sue Agauas

Young readers will be mesmerized by the magical elements that Sukey encounters in this supernatural adventure. Full review >

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by Charlotte Stuart

A solidly constructed and very satisfying murder mystery set in a largely vanished Alaska. Full review >

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by David T. Isaak

A satisfying and thought-provoking mystery with an enthralling cast. Full review >

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by David T. Isaak

A refreshingly unique take on the eternal battle of good versus evil that amuses while it philosophizes. Full review >

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by David T. Isaak

An atmospheric, eloquent depiction of teen angst and discovery in the twilight years of California’s counterculture era. Full review >

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by David T. Isaak

A cautionary tale of a cruel, authoritarian America of the future that’s leavened by barbed wit and irreverence. Full review >

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by Clifford Wayne

A lively and fantastical adventure through Arthurian legend and Depression-era Texas. Full review >

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by Jennifer Sommer ; illustrated by Gayle Cobb

An essential acknowledgement of an under-sung scientist. Full review >

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by Ian Karraker

A fine introduction to Elmwood, which horror fans will find a nice place to visit. Full review >

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by Michael Fryd

A candid and compelling multigenerational account that honors Holocaust survivors. Full review >

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by David B. Peterson

A unique architectural history well suited for enthusiasts of American history and international relations. Full review >

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by Claire Baldwin Harrison

A thoughtful coming-of-age story that takes unexpected turns. Full review >

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by T.M. Brown

A well-researched Civil War drama, highly informative about cotton’s importance to both sides. Full review >

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by Ann Y. Smitherman

A heartfelt, bittersweet, cathartic family portrait that’s imbued with illness and compassion at its core. Full review >

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by Ulric Alvin Watts

A compact, high-IQ SF story that bundles some rewarding surprises into its middle-grade setting. Full review >

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by Oscar Seurat

An inventive puzzle of a novel by a writer of singular vision. Full review >

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by Jake McCook and Laurette McCook

An unflinchingly realistic look at a little-understood disease. Full review >

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by Liz Carson Keith

A thoughtful family genealogy that doesn’t shy away from the problematic complexities of history. Full review >

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by Marty Almquist

A light addition to the adventures-in-Paris genre offers cozy fun to fans of travel fiction and tender love stories. Full review >

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by Renaii West

A whodunit with twists and turns and some literary pyrotechnics. Full review >

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by Victoria Lancelotta

A dazzling collection of stories covering rough emotional terrain. Full review >

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by Alex Bisset

An upbeat birth and childcare memoir from a father’s perspective. Full review >

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by Kate Reynolds

A blend of war story and coming-of-age novel sure to hold the readers’ attention. Full review >

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by Janet Breuer ; illustrated by Sarah Hoyle

A solid companion piece, especially for cat lovers. Full review >

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by Sherry Roberts

Young readers will enjoy this engaging mystery with a complex protagonist. Full review >

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by Linda Kulig Magoon

An often engaging story of a hiking enthusiast regaining her autonomy after a divorce. Full review >

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by Daniela Valenti

An entertaining blend of murder mystery, romance, and the paranormal. Full review >

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by Michael Lightsey

A sensational cast fuels this exuberant tale that baffles as often as it charms. Full review >

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by Jane Marla Robbins

A mercurial book of confessional poems that speaks to the grief and fury of illness. Full review >

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by Richard Becker

A dark and skillful teenage crime novel with plenty of heart. Full review >

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by Xavier Poe Kane

Striking characters drive this worthwhile batch of unnerving stories. Full review >

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by Lorraine Abrams ; illustrated by Eva Vagreti

Fans of funny animals will find tame humor, vocabulary-building language, and accessible rhymes here. Full review >

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by Brandon Pawlicki

A fervent hero headlines this engrossing end-of-days zombie tale. Full review >

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