“Danielle Trussoni explodes upon the fiction scene with a classic clash of good and evil that is bound to rivet readers to their seats until completion. Delving deftly into myth and belief, she presents a contemporary world of angels more like the battles of John Milton than the heavenly choirs of Hollywood.” — Bill Cusumano, Nicola’s Books, Ann Arbor, MI
“^the House of Tomorrow^ sparkles with great dialogue between its two main characters Sebastian, a home schooled science nerd, and Jared, a heart transplant recipient and punk rock devotee. Their respective guardians, the strong-willed Nana and the worried and overworked Janice, have to struggle with the realities of living a full life. When their worlds collide, it’s a matter of how one chooses to live — and we go willingly along for the ride in this debut novel perfectly captures teen angst, spirit, and heart.” — Valerie Koehler, Blue Willow Bookshop, Houston, TX
“In a comedy of manners that would make Jane Austen proud, a retired general and a widowed Pakistani women meet and court in an out-of-the-way English village. There is wit here, and cleverness, and a host of clear-eyed, stiff-lipped, curmudgeonly joys. Fans of British humor and storytelling must acquire this wryly funny love story.” — Mark Bradshaw, Watermark Books, Wichita, KS
“The Pomeroys are your normal American family, religious, heavily in debt, lacking communication skills, and tempted by your garden variety of carnal sins, with a side order of pride. Patriarch Roger has left his school job to get a doctorate in education, leaving his wife to cover up his debt. Zevin plays around with structure, juggling perspective among the family members, and she packs the story with a full platter of issues, from abortion to race to veteran’s issues and, of course, religious intolerance. The sins of the father (and mother) play out over two generations, in a manner that had me alternately sad and hopeful.” — Daniel Goldin, Boswell Book Company, Milwaukee, WI
“In this engrossing historical mystery set in 1920s England, Evelyn Gifford faces the problems of trying to become a lawyer amidst prejudice and finding love in the face of looming spinsterhood. When she begins work on a murder case for an understanding lawyer and the young son of her dead brother reappears, her life begins to compltely change. There are no good guys or bad guys in this story, but, rather, people who are capable of either, making this well-written novel a delight to read.” — Ann Carlson, Harborwalk Books, Georgetown, SC
“^Impatient With Desire^ tells the story of the trials of the Donner Party through the eyes of Tamsen Donner — wife, mother, adventurer and, ultimately, survivor — who made great sacrifices for the sake of her family. Her story is told simply, in letter and journal format, and, in the end, you’ll understand and appreciate the pioneer spirit that is the foundation of the westward movement.” — Mary Toni, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, CT
“This stunning and compassionate novel brings faraway places near and makes incredible experiences real. From London to Nigeria, you’ll grip the book tightly in your hands and hold its characters close to your heart: a young girl, a tormented idealistic journalist, and a fearless mother whose pierce love is a wonder.” — Mark David Bradshaw, Watermark Books, Wichita, KS
“Adam Haslett’s debut novel is the story of four diverse characters — a banker, a retired teacher and her brother, and a high school student — who are thrown together in unexpected ways. Through this powerful and prescient novel, Haslett is asking what it means to be American today.” — Susan Fox, Red Fox Books, Glens Falls, NY
“Heartbreaking and Brilliant, Kristin Hannah has created her best novel to date, a story of a complex bound between a mother and her daughters. Hannah’s characters will capture your heart and enter your soul. Amazing!” — Summer Moser, Summer’s Stories, Kendallville, IN
“The child of a black G.I. father and Danish mother, Rachel never felt that she had to choose between her parents until a tragic event leads her to live with her black grandmother. In this new setting, she discovers that she doesn’t measure up to others’ standards of ‘blackness,’ but she’s not ‘white’ either. Durrow’s deft portrait of Rachel’s struggles to figure out who she is and where she belongs are a resonant reminder of the stereotypes that are perpetuated, often despite the best intentions.” — Sandy Scott, The Galaxy Bookshop, Hardwick, VT
