Nuclear Family: A Memoir of the Atomic West by Ty Bannerman is a memoir that leans into Los Alamos and how generations of the Bannermans worked inside the nuclear weapons program. That inheritance drives him back to New Mexico ground, marked by the first atomic...

Long Nose Legacy II is a children's animal adventure by J.G. Eastman. It follows the story of two Borzoi sisters, Madison and Carnegie. They belong to the Baxtons, an affluent family who have just recently moved into their lavish Upper East Side penthouse in Manhattan....

In Stefanie Gamarra's Jibberjack, Fibberjack: A Made-Up Monster Mystery, the small town of Rumorridge is in a panic over reports of a mysterious creature called the Jibberjack. Frida, a sharp-eyed young detective who refuses to believe what she’s told without proof, starts gathering clues while...

The Wrong Kind of Son by Jeff Peace shares his experience with emotional and psychological abuse caused by his narcissistic father. Written with raw honesty, the memoir explores the complexities of growing up in a household marked by control, manipulation, and conditional love. Peace’s storytelling...

The Miracle Morning After 50: A Proven Path to Joy, Vitality, and Purpose for Aging Adults by Hal Elrod and Dwayne J. Clark is a self-help guide that leans into the ways that structured morning routines influence health, cognitive function, and overall daily performance for...

This Book is Even More Ridiculous, written and illustrated by Eric Belmonte, is a story about Ed, depicted as the letter i with legs and a head. A drawing that any child could do. All the characters in this book are drawn with such charm...

Our Share of Morning by Laura Bonazzoli is a richly layered novel set against the backdrop of 1930s and 1940s America. It follows two sisters, Violet and Glory, living in a tenement overshadowed by the mysterious disappearance of Ada, a neighbor’s daughter. As poverty and...

In Mind Odyssey: A Doctor's Guide to Training Your Brain for Purpose, Balance, and Fulfillment, Dr. Spyros Papapetropoulos compares the search for fulfillment to Odysseus’s journey home, where purpose guides us through distraction and uncertainty. The author tells readers that purpose should be seen as...

Recoil of Justice by Brad Elder starts when Baron Tech discovers that its highly secure data-storage software, InvisiData, has been stolen, likely by Bidwell Technologies, which had access to sensitive contracts with U.S. and Mexican government agencies. Ryan Wolfe, an attorney at Daniel, Warner, and...

Speedy Phoebe and the Big Misfire by Ryanne Siddiq is set in Carson Elementary, where young carlettes navigate the twists and turns of friendship, emotions, and teamwork. The book introduces readers to Phoebe, a spirited and encouraging carlette, and her friends, including Leo, a race...

Getting Ready for My Bone Surgery: A Broken Bone Recovery Guide for Kids by Dr. Fei Zheng-Ward helps children approach bone surgery with confidence and understanding. The book emphasizes assisting children to prepare emotionally and physically for surgery. It walks them through each step, from...

All In On Tomorrow is a memoir by James Ynson, who grew up in poverty in the Philippines. As the youngest of four children, he faced hunger, instability, and a father who was abusive and manipulative. At just five years old, he was forced into...

In Nothing North of Delmar by Ellen Barker, Novelle and her sister were raised mostly by their mother, as their father was rarely present. Novelle is hardworking and excels at academics. After college, she leaves for graduate studies at Washington University. When she arrives in...

The Valet by Bonnie Traymore is about Johnny, a struggling valet driver who has dreams of moving out of Honolulu. Johnny has a shady side hustle with his girlfriend and uses his position at work to get information about potential victims. Johnny parked Derek Anderson's...

The Lie by Jude Berman is a gripping thriller with compelling characters in very tight and compromising situations. Jedd is a top cybersecurity expert who wakes up in an unknown underground place, kidnapped and left without food or water. He struggles to remember how it...

Paddy and the Banshee by Marty Martin is a memoir about a boy named Paddy who grows up between rural Ireland and New York City during the 1960s. His life is full of constant change: moving from one place to another, dealing with his parents'...

In The Juror’s Secret by Jimmy Ray Conner, the shining star in the story is elderly widow Grace Tilley, who works at the Bay Savings Bank in Cow Hollow. While this upmarket suburb of San Francisco is a lively and thriving area, there are problems....

Did You Have the Life You Wanted? by Andrea Simon explores memory, identity, and the dynamics of human relationships. Through the camera lens, Anita Rappaport, the protagonist, intertwines personal reflection with historical and cultural moments, creating a portrait of a life shaped by the ever-changing...

It is disturbing when the people we entrust with our safety, whether family members or close friends, actively or passively participate in the abuse, or situations that leave us traumatized. This can also be confusing, especially to a child. Apart from not knowing how to...

Joan of the Arcane by Alexandra Fleder delves deep into the world of conspiracy theories and the internet trolls who spread them. Before she married and settled down to middle-aged, middle-class normalcy in Los Angeles, Joan was a rebel, a singer in a punk rock...