Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

Most readers know Ms. Lowry for her book The Giver, and perhaps its sequels. Those books are generally considered teen or young adult, but younger readers often discover them too. They have that dystopian bent that is so appealing in fiction. They are relatable, and...

Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

If, like me, you’ve always been a fan of the classic murder mystery, this book is for you. Think Agatha Christie, quaint English villages filled with charming citizens, each with a secret or two. And, of course, the manor house and its powerful owner holding sway of...