Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
History is hidden in the marrow. Horse connects an enslaved groom in 1850 Kentucky to a Smithsonian scientist in 2019 through the legacy of the greatest racehorse in American history. A powerful reckoning with the unsung Black horsemen who built the racing industry, this novel is a staggering blend of art, science, and the enduring struggle for justice.
“Protect her.” Those two words launch Hannah Hall into a whirlwind of secrets. Part high-stakes investigation and part emotional family drama, this novel explores the fragile bond between a stepmother and daughter as they uncover the truth about the man they both loved. A gripping, well-paced mystery about the lengths we go to for family.
Kindness is the gravity that holds us together. Addison returns to high school after a suicide attempt, finding her life tethered to four peers hiding their own silent battles. A gentle, empathetic read for older teens.
Is your life a choice or an accident? A 16,000-mile bike trip from Oregon to Patagonia becomes the backdrop for a profound internal awakening. From sleeping under bridges in Mexico to navigating the heights of the Andes, Jenkins explores the intersection of faith, identity, and the raw grit required to live a life without regret. A must-read for any aspiring wanderer.
Books are the ultimate weapons against silence. The Paris Library, the real-life heroes of the American Library in Paris risk everything to deliver forbidden literature during the Nazi occupation. Spanning two continents and four decades, this powerful story explores the bravery found in quiet rooms and the enduring friendship between a lonely teen and a woman haunted by the secrets of the Resistance.