There are not many surprises here, but Center offers great escapism into a close-knit Galveston, TX, community.

It's an excellent setup for a romantic comedy of a book with enough heartache that your teeth don't hurt from the sweetness.

Zelda has to figure out what it means to live her own legend. (I loved this book.)

Luna has a unique and lovely voice and is an irresistibly odd bird of a twelve-year-old girl.

Joanna and Gabe are inextricably drawn to each other and into Ursa's magically imagined world.

Bea and her friends-like-family NYC network of loved ones, including her therapist Miriam, are endearing and wonderful.

This short book packs delightfully odd, satisfying, and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny moments.

This alternate-reality story is really about loyalty and devoted friendship, and it doesn't fall back on easy resolutions.

This book is Yip-Williams's powerful farewell to her family, but it's also valuable for anyone considering meaning in their own life.

This is a quick read that addresses serious matters—betrayal, loyalty, duty, trust, and love, with a little sleuthing and romance.

This story was so much more than I expected. Napolitano created an irresistible and true-feeling character in Edward. I loved this book....

Strout is truly a marvel in the way she crafts full, complicated lives through sharing small moments. I loved every bit of this. Oh,...

This is character-driven historical fiction at its best.

There were a million ways this story could have felt less real and messy and fascinating. But it was just wonderful.

I only wished this were longer so I could spend more time in Sheldon's head and in his company. I adored it.