Social & Family Issues

Fact: Global warming will cause rising temperatures and sea levels, stronger storms, desertification, water shortages, heat waves, flooding and more, creating innumerable “climate refugees.” Since

“The stakes get higher with the possibility of bringing back the pollinators and, literally, saving the world, and the story hurtles along in its final chapters.”

“The Laughter is a brilliant, totally absorbing character study.”

“A beautiful, compelling portrait of dance . . sure to become a book group favorite, rich in discussion topics that are as provocative as they are complex.”

“With powerful language, Usami reveals a terrifying world of teenage fan obsession.”

“How does one read the face of a house?”

In echoing Dickens, Barbara Kingsolver has written a social justice novel all her own, one only she could write, for our time and for the ages.

“The book’s suspense rests on whether and when Cal will finally turn to face his lifelong attacker. What will he lose, in what sequence? How humiliated and abased will he become?

“The finale is happy enough for Decker and Rina—but not for everyone they care about.

“searing writing . . . quietly masterful.”

“Jones moves the story along at an intriguing, fast pace, making for an entertaining, fun read. Recommended for all who enjoy twisty thrillers and clever, smooth writing.”

“Schnader’s writing is multi-sensual and powerful.”