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Author of Lady Bird (DB 49783) examines the history of the Crystal City internment camp, which operated between 1942 and…
1948 and housed families of Japanese, German, and Italian descent, many American-born, who had been decreed dangerous enemy aliens. Describes life at the camp and repatriation to foreign countries. 2015
In Ruins, Rigg manipulates time and travels back 11,000 years to the arrival of human starships. In Visitors, Rigg uses…
his powers to try to save the world and end the war once and for all. Trilogy began with Pathfinder (DB 72887). For junior and senior high readers. 2014
1867. Escaping her abusive husband in Georgia, Katie and her younger brother find sanctuary in a north woods lumber camp.…
Camp owner Robert wonders if Katie can survive the harsh environment and the hard life of a cook, but the two soon develop feelings for each other. 2011
Urban fantasy series containing Dirty Magic, Cursed Moon, and Deadly Spells. Kate Prospero comes from a legendary coven family, but…
she put her potion-stirring past behind her to become a cop. Now she's focused on keeping dirty magic off the streets. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2015
A survey of political leadership over the past hundred years. Archie Brown argues that those who dominate are not necessarily…
the most successful or admirable. Brown compares leadership styles in a variety of political models such as democracy and authoritarian regimes, and discusses the advantages of collegial leadership. 2014
Dire circumstances force Miss Grace Cabot to wickedly plot to seduce a proper, wealthy, viscount into marriage. But when she…
is discovered in the arms of Jeffrey, the Earl of Merryton, Grace's marriage plans take a most unexpected turn. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2015
Mercenary Devi has big plans. A job on a trade ship with a reputation for surprises, however, increases the risks…
along with the potential for rewards that will advance her plans. And now an alien bite throws her whole future into jeopardy. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2013
Tess works as a parapsychologist, but her training can't help when parallel universe doppelgangers begin appearing, including Jake, who accidentally…
almost kills Tess. Meanwhile, FBI agent Ross must wrestle with his feelings for her while assigned to protect her. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2015
The technologically enhanced human warriors, the Cobra warriors, must now face trouble from their own kind. The Broom clan faces…
war, and Paul Broom is taken prisoner to search his memories for military information. Meanwhile, rebellion brews against the Dominion and Jason seeks information on Troft. Some violence. 2015
Memoir by winner of the Pulitzer Prize and MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" for her work in photojournalism. Addario (born 1973)…
details her early life and how an off-hand present from her father led to her career. Describes ways she found recognition by capturing conflicts across the world. Violence. Bestseller. 2015
Author of God's Secretaries (DB 56486) examines the historical impact and modern-day relevance of Homer's epic poems The Iliad (DB…
66356) and The Odyssey (DB 72052). Discusses the cultural traditions which influenced the stories, differing interpretations over the years, and ways to read Homer in the twenty-first century. 2014
Four mysteries, written between 2011 and 2014, are set in the English hamlet of Nether Monkslip, where dashing vicar Max…
Tudor's shadowy past as a secret agent comes in handy whenever someone dies in a suspicious fashion. 2014
Metcalf introduces Goochland County in Virginia through a series of vignette-style chapters. These peeks at local life reveal failed parents,…
racist sex offenders, and cast-off priests. Throughout, Metcalf attacks the idea that rural settings naturally engender good in contrast with the urban. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2015
On near-future Earth, the alien Gurus shared technology in exchange for military aid combating the Antags on Mars. Venn's squad…
of Skyrines attacks, but the mission goes poorly. Seeking shelter they discover a labyrinth called the Drifter, which stands at the heart of the conflict. Violence and strong language. 2014
When Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy discover that someone has kidnapped the class hamster, Goldi, they are desperate to find…
her. The only clue left behind is a weird little sneaker on a key chain. For grades 2-4. 2013
As grisly murders escalate around the globe, archaeologist Erin Granger must decipher the truth behind an immortal prophecy foretold in…
the Blood Gospel, before time runs out for humans. Sequel to Innocent Blood (DB 79530). Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2015
Six books feature true animal stories and explain their unique abilities to assist humans. Titles include Animals Helping after Disasters,…
Animals Helping to Detect Diseases, Animals Helping at Home, Animals Helping at Work, Animals Helping to Keep the Peace, and Animals Helping with Healing. For grades 3-6. 2015
Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy visit a haunted hotel on Halloween, but once inside, they realize that they have seen…
plenty of people going in and none coming back out. For grades 2-4. 2013
Focusing on the first U. S. president's early years, Pulitzer Prize finalist Middlekauff examines George Washington's personal side, including temperament…
and idiosyncrasies. The author postulates that Washington's early experiences shaped him later into a soldier, businessman, leader, and patriot. 2015
Explores the steroid-fueled world of professional wrestling and the devastating events that led to the 2007 murder-suicide of world-champion wrestler…
Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their seven-year-old son, Daniel. The case resulted in scrutiny of the sport's health and safety standards. Strong language and some violence. 2009