A new pigeon book is cause for celebration. This silly bird is sure to make little ones - and their grownups - laugh out loud. ~ Reviewed by Rachel Person
This sweet gentle fantasy romance of found family and witchcraft is like a gentle hug. Mika Moon has lived alone almost her entire life - the fate of most witches like her. A mysterious DM leads her to a tutoring job, teaching magic to three orphaned witches - and clashing deliciously with their grumpy librarian guardian. ~ Reviewed by Rachel Person
This is a fascinating and beautiful work of nonfiction. Dicky Conant spent twenty years solo canoeing long distances along America's rivers and canals, making indelible impressions on people he met along the way. Then, in 2014, he disappeared while en-route from Canada to Florida along the east coast. Journalist Ben McGrath uses Conant's journals to piece together the story of his unconventional, troubled, and beautiful life. I was riveted. ~ Reviewed by Rachel Person
What a weird and wild and brilliant read. This ambitious and thoughtful novel follows Aviva - an indie musician on the rise, desperate to be pregnant, deeply skeptical of the fertility industry, and obsessed with the music and early death of Amy Winehouse. The experimental form (the book is structured around the protagonist's menstrual cycles) supports a deeply entertaining read. ~ Reviewed by Rachel Person
A recently divorced romance screenwriter whose latest script is being filmed at her house - it's the perfect setup for a meet cute. This book meets - and exceeds the charm of its adorable premise, and is a perfect warm-hearted summer read. ~ Reviewed by Rachel Person