Haunting and lyrical; an un-put-downable read.
A solitary Oakland homeowner with a penchant for antique hunting and restoration discovers a cache of 1930s diaries hidden beneath her attic floorboards in Aker’s evocative novel. Aurora “Lark” Fernschild has built a life… The Mudlark’s Song by Kimberly Manning Aker
Haunting and lyrical; an un-put-downable read.
A solitary Oakland homeowner with a penchant for antique hunting and restoration discovers a cache of 1930s diaries hidden beneath her attic floorboards in Aker’s evocative novel. Aurora “Lark” Fernschild has built a life…
An evocative, intense, and unforgettable read…
In Prescott’s poised, emotionally resonant series opener in the Maelstrom of Innocence series, a diplomat’s daughter’s sheltered life collapses overnight, forcing her into a world she had only ever observed from a distance. Tokyo,…
Laugh-out-loud, brutally honest, and heartfelt.
A woman’s carefully constructed life comes undone and reassembled in Brown’s sharp, darkly funny meditation on midlife, identity, and letting go. Peg is a successful real estate agent and mother. But as menopause descends, bringing…
Tender, evocative, and inspiring; a coming-of-age story that resonates.
In Merrill’s middle-grade novel, a reluctant girl’s summer at a Texas ranch turns into a fight to save the land itself. Twelve-year-old Jess Lindsey dreads spending the summer on her family’s…
A raw, emotionally grounded, and intensely romantic sports romance…
A disgraced racing champion hires a biographer to repair his public image and secure his seat for the upcoming season in Nikolaiken’s contemporary sports romance. They were only meant to be…
Lean, vivid, and relentlessly absorbing…
Set in 17th-century Scotland, Brooke’s stark, unsparing story traces how fear, grief, and institutional authority can transform care into a punishable offense. In Fife, 1649, sisters Isla and Elspeth Blackwood serve their community as herbal…
Darkly methodical and sharply written.
In the second volume of the Nick Justin Chronicles, Johni takes readers into a Florida shaped by storms, corruption, and quiet war, where survival depends less on justice than on who is willing to act…
An immersive and deeply affecting novel that bridges antiquity and the modern age.
Set between AD 39 and 48, this final volume in Kelly’s From Broken to Bold trilogy continues her exploration of faith, gender, and power within the early…
A quietly haunting novel of faith, power, and moral reckoning.
In Collis’s compelling novel, a young priest confronts the limits of faith in the harsh heart of Australia. 1960, Australia. Simon Bradbury’s childhood unfolds between the cold discipline of his…
Sharp, gripping, and unexpectedly tender—a dystopian thriller that grabs and won’t let go.
A nineteen-year-old waste diver finds her tightly controlled world cracking open in Kilex’s engrossing dystopian tale. Lucy has spent her life scavenging the toxic ruins of Cyclopia,…
Intense and dark; a riveting psychological fantasy…
Porto’s second installment in the Moon Mountain series plunges readers into the murky depths of memory, identity, and self-determination. Once a formidable force, Morgan Thomas is now a prisoner in her own mind—her…
A gripping exploration of the mysteries of existence, free will, and the weight of choice…
Correll’s latest novel is a riveting exploration of spiritual awakening and the struggle to reconcile divine purpose with the complexities of human life. The story…
A robust, no-nonsense manual that combines the essentials of project management with practical wisdom.
Ng cuts through the jargon to deliver a straightforward, no-frills guide for mastering project management fundamentals. Leveraging his expertise as a PMP-certified project manager, Ng lays…
A raw, evocative, and atmospheric coming-of-age story.
Vogel delves into the complexities of self-discovery through a young girl’s journey in a new culture in her compelling novel. In a new country and school, Claire sees the chance to reinvent herself.…
Part LGBTQ romance, part YA drama, part social commentary—and all heart.
Intriguing social commentary and an appealingly flawed pair of protagonists make Micko’s latest outing a solid read. Modesto, California. Sydney Troller, an 8th grader from a single parent, conservative…
A gripping, must-read story about courage, determination, will, and resilience…
Asha and Baz’s struggle to create a successful computer code leads them on another time travel journey in Fernandez’s second installment in the Asha and Baz series. Asha and Baz…
A dinosaur book with loads of charm and fun…
A school field trip turns awry again for Mooney and her brother in Fernandez’s latest picture book. With grandma accompanying them on their field trip to the grocery store, the siblings…
An utterly readable tale…
Bellis’s debut is a gripping YA fantasy featuring an authentic cast and atmospheric settings. The world is a dangerous place, especially during the day when the sun’s rays can kill in minutes. Nineteen-year-old Dustin is in…
A bittersweet and, at times, bizarre collection that looks at the complexities of life with style and savvy…
In his absorbing latest collection of short stories, Toeg deftly explores love, life, death, family dynamics, loneliness, grief, guilt, regret, and redemption.…
Intricate, intriguing, and wonderfully engaging…
Kelley’s epic dystopian tale brims with vivid characters and subplots. Part of the seventh generation of Elite humans, Crystal is considered the best warrior and strategist. When her twin brother goes missing in the Mojave…