The Finest Lies by David J. Naiman follows two siblings who have reached an extreme turning point in their relationship. When a mysterious man appears on her television, fourteen-year-old Nicole is quick to accept his offer to exchange her brother for a new one. She...

The Buzz Boys, by Edward Izzi, is a touching and powerful coming-of-age novel about secrets, trauma, and friendship. The Buzz Boys centers around a group of friends who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s. They could have called themselves the Z Boys because each...

The Adventures of Uncle Billy and Ross by Solon Phillips is a pleasant, uplifting read. This story takes the reader on a series of experiences that young Ross is having in his life and brings in the wisdom and insight of Uncle Billy to help...

The Car Thief is a tale about a twelve-year-old orphan, Kelly Morgan, and his ordeals at the hand of child services and the juvenile justice system. The best he was offered after his father's death was a cold and abusive grandfather, a child home that...

The MoonStone Girls by Brooke Skipstone is a very moving story about the true struggles many gays and lesbians faced in the early 60s and 70s. You envy her bravery and tenacity, and you find that Tracy is a woman on a mission. We follow...

Barrett Wentworth started his life privileged. His mom and dad were exceedingly generous with their funds but sparing with their time. An untimely accident leaves him an orphan, with only his Aunt Evelyn as his guardian. During his years staying with her and being subjected...

The Lost Child: And Demons of the Past by W. Lawrence Johnston starts with an introduction to Caroline, a sophomore, beautiful, self-absorbed, and giddy with excitement as she is invited by Jimmy to attend the prom. Caroline’s youthful indiscretions which included experimental use of recreational...

The Thing About Baseball is a coming-of-age sports drama novel written by Kenny K. Liu and BJ Pivonka. Colt Benson, a high school senior at Orange High, recalls his conversation with his idol, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, as he prepares himself for the...

Talent by B. Lynn Goodwin is a young adult novel that revolves around Sandee Mason. Sandee was a student at San Ramos High and belonged to the drama club. Unfortunately, she was almost invisible because no one saw her, not her parents or schoolmates. Everyone...

When Aidan gets curious enough about his dad, he begins looking for answers. Why his mother feels she cannot tell him about the man Aidan never met is beyond him. She is ready with excuses that it’s too soon and Aidan is too young. Grace...