Written between 1987 and 1994, Dead in the Heart is an emotionally poignant collection of poems by David Marr. These poems cover a variety of themes and topics, as seen from the perspective of a young adult trying to find their place in the world....

Defined by Destiny is the first book in The Destiny Duology series by Hermione Lee. Kathleen Bell is heartbroken after her date, Weston Stevenson, leaves her stranded at Magneta High's fall dance. Soon, Kathleen realizes that it was the most popular girl in school, Marjorie...

Discovery of Geminus by Neil Orint is an all-age fantasy that revolves around fifteen-year-old Henry Brooks, who discovers Geminus, a magical twin world to Earth, in a vision. He travels there with his friends Kate, Max, and his dog Rocky, but accidentally reveals its secrets...

Drink the Wild Air by Christopher Renna vividly describes a transformative summer through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Finley Weston. Set against the backdrop of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, a place rich in tradition and family expectations, the novel explores themes of self-discovery, love, and the courage...

Dance Daughters of the Most High! by Dr. Bill Senyard is a touching portrayal of unnoticed females in biblical stories in the Old Testament. The narrative starts with a thoughtful introduction, which demonstrates the similarity in society's constricted expectations of women, and the historical disappearance of...

In Dear Gosei: A Young Man Confronting His Past by Jorge Bosch, the author has written about a very sensitive subject, not only for the LGBTQ+ community but for any youngsters growing up in today’s society. Nobody wants to talk about sexuality to their children...

There is evil adrift in the Scandinavian forest known as Mystwood. Dagny, left alone to tend the family’s herd of reindeer, is confronted by a dangerous troll who threatens not only her but also her reindeer. Mesmerized by the evil troll’s glaring eye, she struggles...

Drowning Hate by Gregory Saur examines the journey a group of fourth graders from South Burbank County must take to overcome their differences and learn to trust each other. The teenagers are looking forward to having a wonderful summer — hanging out together and playing...

Denali Summer by Faydra Stratton is a YA coming-of-age story. Chris and Dawn have been a couple for three years, but when he pulls out a promise ring the day before she graduates from high school, Dawn doesn’t feel the happiness she should feel. However,...

Dubiety by Nancy Newman is the third book in the Heartwood series, which began in the Adirondack Mountains where the teenager Elathea was revealed to be the next true Xylem. Ela was sent to the magical edifice, Heartwood, to learn about her destiny of protecting...