Of Life, Love, and Other Noble Pursuits: The Extraordinarily Ordinary Life of Cassandra Jones by Tamara Hart Heiner captures the transformative experience of early adulthood with remarkable authenticity and sensitivity. The novel follows Cassandra Jones through her first year of college, exploring the complex landscape...

Flight by Sandy Whiting follows Cassie, a teenager in the aftermath of her father's death, dealing with her mother's addiction and her brother's detachment. Cassie manages household duties and feels increasingly isolated. At school, she views her life through literature, not nicely as it is...

In An Unbalanced Force by Valerie Sherrard, readers are introduced to the family of Ethan Granger. He is a typical high school student enjoying the lucrative and privileged lifestyle provided by his father and mother. All is well until the last time his father tells...

Beyond the Cemetery Gate: The Secret Keeper’s Daughter by Valerie Biel presents a compelling mix of mystery, suspense, and emotion that will engage young adult readers. Sixteen-year-old Chloe’s unwavering determination to uncover the truth about her father’s death drives this riveting narrative. Set in a...

The Hermit Gryphon: The Redemption of Talona by Paula Grover is an epic fantasy that follows the soul-healing and self-discovery journey of Talona, a former evil queen seeking redemption after her tyrannical reign. Set in the fantastical world of Gryphonia, the story picks up where...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like living in the dream world? If so, Ashley Schaller provides her interpretation in R.E.M. She introduces readers to Gwendolyn Gonzales, a high school senior who loves her family and is devoted to her friends. Immense tragedy...

Letter to a Dandelion: Earth Verse for Gardeners & Nature Lovers by Jeffry Glover is a wonderful collection of poems dedicated to the earth, to our flora and fauna. It is also dedicated to gardeners and keen observers of nature. It is comprehensive and includes...

Crossing the Burning Meadow by Christopher D. Wayland is a deeply moving coming-of-age novel that transports readers to the nostalgic landscape of 1983. As a sequel to Crossing the Meadow, the book continues the compelling journey of Chip, a young protagonist navigating the complex issues...

In Dad vs. The World, Kenny Loui shares his childhood experiences growing up with his eccentric father, Ken, who had a knack for getting himself entangled in unexpected adventures. This illustrated manga follows Ken's different stories, beginning with his son, Kenny, who is recovering from...

The Catalyst by Nat Bickel is a modern-day young adult romance that unfolds in the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina. The lead character, Kelynn, has recently graduated from college and is wrestling with anxiety and mysterious blackouts. She uses a magical opal necklace as a...