Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. When NASA opens its doors to women scientists, she sees her chance to reach for the impossible. But among the stars, she finds something even greater—love, courage, and the realization that some risks are worth everything.
Travis Baldree’s Bookshops & Bonedust is a cozy, heartfelt prequel to Legends & Lattes. When mercenary Viv is forced to rest, she unexpectedly finds friendship, mystery, and love while helping revive a small-town bookshop. Filled with charm, humor, and heart, it’s a perfect escape for fantasy fans seeking warmth and adventure.
Alan Gratz’s Allies delivers a gripping and emotional retelling of D-Day through diverse voices that capture the bravery and heartbreak of war. Perfect for middle and high school readers, it encourages empathy, historical understanding, and reflection on sacrifice and unity.
T. J. Klune’s Somewhere Beyond the Sea revisits Marsyas Island with tenderness and heart. Told from Arthur’s perspective, this emotional sequel explores identity, family, and courage in the face of oppression. It is a beautiful continuation of a world defined by love, empathy, and belonging.
Ilaria Tuti’s The Sleeping Nymph combines mystery, history, and women’s strength in a haunting tale of art and murder. Teresa Battaglia must unravel a decades-old secret tied to an ancient sect of women, confronting both personal demons and the darkness of human nature.