Courage, hope, devastation. All of this and more can be found as you follow the story of Lucas, our “Petite Eclair.” A daring story of rebellion that will appeal to fans of Alan Gratz and Ruta Sepetys. Sara Pennypacker made me yearn for the safety and happiness for every character and had my heart racing …
First, this is exhaustively researched, brilliant, and eloquent, both (in the author’s words) as “a brief history” and “a civics primer.” Second, it will pair nicely with the 2026 celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, helping to inform our interpretations of that document, its historical context, and its continuing relevance. And …
A sensual and absorbing debut novel that was short-listed for the 2024 Booker Prize. In this tale of two vastly different women, brittle Isabel and free-spirited Eva, are thrown together in a country house in [the Netherlands] following WWII. What begins as a deeply tense relationship moves into a complex exploration of self-discovery, acceptance, and …
America in the years leading into WW2 went through astonishing twists and turns in the efforts of homegrown Nazis and Fascists, who worked with great coordination and sophistication to destroy Democracy and install authoritarian rule. Their primary tools were propaganda, misinformation, and overwhelming antisemitism, and their funding was largely from the Nazi regime. Among their …
Tilt plunges into the catastrophic aftermath of a megathrust earthquake, as revealed through the eyes of nine-month pregnant Annie. Physically and mentally exhausted, barely mobile, she is injured and stranded miles from home after the quake. Annie quickly grasps the brutal reality that no one is coming to save her. Walking among the dead and …
In this patriotic, inspiring, and untampered compilation, McMahon chronicles the extraordinary lives of ordinary Americans. We learn about teachers like Virginia Randolph, who created schools for children in the rural south. We learn about Inez Milholland, Maria De Lopez, and Rebecca Brown Mitchell and their decades’ long fight for women’s suffrage. We learn about Senator …
If you’ve been needing a good escape look no further than this cozy mystery. Kate Atkinson’s beloved sleuth Jackson Brodie is back, teaming up with young Reggie Chase to solve a whodunit Agatha Christie herself would’ve loved. Atkinson’s nod and wink to the grande dame is fun, but the novel also interests itself in the …
This is one of those rare novels whose Young Adult designation belies its appeal across generations. Starr Carter moves in two worlds – her home in a poor Black neighborhood, and the privileged suburban school she attends. She loves both, but feels weary of living with two versions of herself. Then her unarmed childhood friend, …
What does a meaningful life consist of? One answer is the tender and thoughtful story of family told in the new novel by Jonathan Evison that explores the beautiful complexities of long term companionship. –Robert Sindelar, Third Place Books, Seattle, WA Johnathan Evison will tour starting tonight, January 7, 2025, with a launch party at …
I found this at a time in my life where the best de-stressing method I found was to cook. However, I didn’t have hours of time to spend searching for hard-to-find ingredients or creating elaborate meals. Emily Weinstein crafted recipes that are easy and simple to make after a long day at work. The ingredients …
