Try to follow the clues in these engaging mysteries.

Great reads set in a familiar world

Screw your courage to the sticking place.

Embrace authors of color and their books

A selection of books that highlights magic, Japanese culture, and a love of nature will appeal to fans of Miyazaki.

Brr, it’s cold in here! Perfect time for reading.

Emotional reads for when you are looking for melancholy.

My raves from the ALA Youth Media Awards.

Lower stakes doesn’t mean lower enjoyment in these delightful books.

A perfect book for both lovers and haters of Valentine’s Day.

Great reads full of magical beasts.

Great reads — mostly graphic novels — for kids thirsty for more slapstick fun.

Recommendations for fans of this historical mystery involving codebreaking

Pen pals, magic, gods, and war will propel you through these great books

Kids with autism and ADHD are the focus of these great novels.

Time for latkes, candles, dreidels, and miracles!

My favorites from this year of reading, in categories middle grade, young adult, graphic novel, and grown-up.

Time to go shopping. I’m here to help.

Reads to soothe the soul

Explore life on the prairie with these middle-grade books.