Nick’s family is part of the witness protection program, but instead of safety, he finds a murderer loose in his new town. A non-stop thriller for teens.

A beautifully written set of short stories (too real to be fiction) about the Vietnam War experience, both from the battlefield and the home front, that still feel relevant today.

The small town of Broken Wheel takes in Sara, a book-lover from Sweden. The story that follows includes a fun cast of characters, small town antics, and love stories. This lighthearted book kept me entertained from start to finish!

Manfred Bernardo thinks he’s found the perfect place to live and work—a very small, very mysterious town called Midnight, Texas.

While on an archeological dig in France, Alice uncovers intertwined skeletons in a cave. They begin her journey into the past, and a quest to unearth the truth about the Holy Grail.

Don’t let the college admissions process become a rat race. Where you go to college does not determine success in life—and this book explains it all.

Students and adults head out every day with packed lunches, which can get pretty boring week after week.

Find ways to spruce up your own lunch, inspire kids to eat theirs, and keep everyone well fed (and laughing) with these books.

Start Quoting Him Now…

Or at least take his 450th birthday as a chance to learn more about his life, his work, and some of the many people he inspired – in good, bad and bloody ways.

Looking for something new yet familiar?

Try one of these contemporary novels – each author starts with a well known plot, and then updates or retells the story for a modern audience.

Everyone from journalists and political cartoonists, to politicians and pundits continues to grapple with the boundaries of freedom of expression.

Check out these books to learn more about the history of political cartooning and free speech.