Briefly Noted

“Immersing readers squarely in a 1950s coastal town in Maine, Joy Jordan-Lake deftly draws out mysteries, schemes, romance, and a murder that pulls her characters back together.” 

“A historical journey, an exploration of blues music, and an exciting new technique for a Caldecott-winning artist come together in this unique artistic exploration.” 

“In Faithful Antiracism, Christina Barland Edmondson and Chad Brennan take confidence from the truth that Christ has overcome the world, including racism, and offer clear analysis and interventions to challenge and resist its pernicious power. ” 

“In his career, Mesler has consistently created oases of light, necessary stops for refreshment without which it would be much more difficult to cross the often dark desert of years. Cock-a-Hoop is yet another of these sanctuaries.” 

“Trouble is brewing in the more turbulent quartiers of Paris – jihad, robberies, Vodou, and a ménage á trois gone very wrong. From a distance, the all-knowing Witch of Matongé watches the players as they walk the boulevards and back alleys of a city freighted with history, intrigue, and desire.” 

“Julia didn’t flinch. She dressed, drove to Madeira, got the story, and her first byline and the new American Gilded Age was off and running.”