Shana Youngdahl’s novel for young readers ends up on the library’s list of best teen books of the year.
Books
Thomas Edison’s brilliant life, told in reverse
Biographer Edmund Morris wrote one last book. “Edison,” published posthumously, reveals Morris’ trademark energy and boundless curiosity (much like his subject).
In a 1915 Chicago amusement park, a teenage girl makes a terrifying discovery
Elizabeth Hand’s latest novel, “Curious Toys,” includes real and fictional characters, gender identity, surrealistic art, movies’ early years … and serial murder.
New Orleans is home to mystical academy in new Marvel comic
“Strange Academy” is described as a supernatural coming-of-age saga set at a New Orleans school for teenagers from across the universe who have mystical powers.
Obamas’ publisher makes new pledge to education organization
The publisher of Barack and Michelle Obama has pledged to donate up to 300,000 children’s books to a leading educational organization, adding to the 1 million copies already given
What happened on a December day in 1986?
A little bit of everything, according to Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Gene Weingarten’s new book, ‘One Day.’
Paris on the eve of revolution springs to life in ‘Enchantée’
Camille, the orphaned heroine of Gita Trelese’s latest YA novel, dons a magic gown – and a dangerous double identity.
Children’s book about Santa’s reindeer lands Bates grad on best-seller list
In his 20th book, ‘Dasher,’ Matt Tavares of Ogunquit provides an origin story for the famed sleigh-pulling team.
‘Tough Love’ offers an insider’s account of recent American history
Diplomat, presidential adviser, mother and wife, Susan Rice writes with dignity and warmth about her many roles.
Hisham Matar meditates on art and mourning
The insightful, artful ‘A Month in Siena’ stands alone and also in relationship to his previous book, the Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘The Return.’