Release Date: May 2, 2017 Stacy Halloran is five and the youngest of four living in Arboria Park, New Jersey. She is the primarily narrator of this story which spans multiple decades. Through Stacy’s eyes we observe important cultural changes through the eras. Her quiet family community is not immune as shown through interactions with her family and neighbors. As a young girl, Stacy was … Continue reading Arboria Park by Kate Tyler Wall
Release Date: Feb 8, 2017 Pea is a sixteen year old girl who struggles with the eating disorder ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Her illness makes her avoid certain foods limiting her socialization with friends. She meets a boy named Ben but fears he will reject her once he discovers her secret. Her last boyfriend couldn’t handle her illness and this hurt her emotionally. … Continue reading Sad Perfect by Stephanie Elliot
Release Date: May 9, 2017 Elena Alvarez has lived a troubled life. She will never forgive herself for setting a fire that killed three people when she was ten. Shortly after this incident her mother left home and cut ties to the family. Elena is now graduating from college in Los Angeles and ready for a brighter future. These plans are put on hold when … Continue reading Among The Lesser Gods by Margo Catts
Release Date: June 27, 2017 Retired actor Sir Mungo resides in the quiet countryside of Devon, England. He lives on a home on the estate owned by his brother Archie and his wife Camilla. This property was handed down by their parents disproportionately due to Mungo’s father being unhappy with Mungo’s career choices and lifestyle. Archie and Camilla are facing financial issues and have started … Continue reading Indian Summer by Marcia Willett
Release Date: June 13, 2017 Kate Nelson grew up with a father who was an avid stamp collector. He is currently in a nursing home, and Kate decides to take his large collection to be appraised. During the review an unusual Austrian World War II stamp on a sealed letter is discovered. Kate, along with the appraiser, investigate the history behind the stamp and the … Continue reading The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor
Release Date: June 6, 2017 Leslie Marshall returns to Avalon in the summer of 1992 with her African- American husband and their two children. Leslie has inherited her parents estate on the island and her father was once a key executive at Grudder Aviation. Grudder is the island’s biggest employer but environmental issues have tarnished its’ reputation. The Marshalls immediately attract attention from folks on the … Continue reading The Gypsy Moth Summer by Julia Fierro
Little Mouse’s Sweet Treat is an adorable children’s picture book with wonderful illustrations. The mouse has fun adventures meeting different animals and gets a special snack from each of them. It’s a great book to read aloud and each page has a flowing rhyming. Since I do not have young kids, my teenage son also read and approved the story. It would make a great … Continue reading Little Mouse’s Sweet Treat by Shana Hollowell, Jennifer Finch (Illustrator)
Release Date: May 16, 2017 Annabelle Thorley’s fiance has just called off her engagement. Scandal around her late father’s financial activity made him bolt, leaving the future of her and her brother in doubt. London society in the early 1800’s was not very flexible for young women. Her brother quickly arranges a marriage to a wealthy gentleman that she cannot stand to be around. Putting … Continue reading A Stranger At Fellsworth by Sarah E. Ladd
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