Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Lisa Wingate’s Before We Were Yours is a powerful, emotionally charged story inspired by the real Tennessee Children’s Home Society scandal. Told through dual timelines, it exposes injustice, resilience, and the power of love across generations. A must-read for fans of historical fiction that lingers long after the last page.
Culinary delights abound, romance lingers in the air, and plans go terribly, wonderfully astray in this historical tale. It’s 1830s England, and Culinarians—doyens who consult with society’s elite to create gorgeous food and confections—are the crème de la crème of high society.
Twelve-year-old fraternal twins Claudia and Reese couldn’t be more different—except in their determination to win their ongoing prank war. When things escalate from the cafeteria to the digital world of an online game, the battle spins hilariously out of control. Told through chat logs, photos, and text messages, The Tapper Twins Go to War perfectly captures middle school life in a digitally connected world.
Sixteen heirs. One mysterious will. A game of secrets, clues, and deception. The Westing Game is a classic mystery that keeps readers guessing—if they can keep up with the twisty cast of characters.
When Ellie is dumped by her boyfriend, she’s forced to make new friends—while watching him swoon over his new girlfriend—in The Secret Recipe for Moving On. Sharing a ‘life skills’ class with her ex feels like a recipe for disaster until Ellie finds unexpected friendship, self-worth, and a new sense of purpose. Through laughter and competition, she learns that sometimes the best relationships are the ones that help you rediscover yourself.