Marissa Moss

“provides a solid, thorough introduction to the Bronze Age world in the Eastern Mediterranean.”

“the story of the ghetto is the story of Jews in the Renaissance, their tenacity and ability to adapt, even thrive, in horrible circumstances.

"Well researched with wonderfully vivid details."

"A fascinating portrait of a man who left his mark all over present-day Israel in his great buildings and an even bigger mark on Christian imagination."

"A magical treasure of a book . . ."

"a model for good history writing . . . a welcome guide to critical thinking along with a compelling story."

"A wonderful glimpse into the world of orthodox Jewish teens while giving a richly complicated story of choices and the ramifications they have."

"Winnington has done an impressive amount of research and uses Lily's own writing to vivid effect."

"masterful. . . .

"Anyone interested in culture, history, and simply a rollicking good story, will find much to savor in these pages."

“Mo Willems serves up another fun book that will have young readers howling with delight.”

"Donoghue has created a vivid world here, the confined lives of ambitious girls, some manipulative, some kind, but all keenly aware of the social strata containing them. . . .

"Anyone wanting to understand the current war in Ukraine would benefit from reading this careful and thoughtful history. . . . a deft use of the documentary format."

"a brilliantly poetic translation . . .  explored with biting humor and sharp wit."

"a fascinating narrative . . . Pegg is a masterful guide into the developing Christian world."

"one of the sharpest, funniest, first date scenes in contemporary fiction"

"a warm story with a fresh spin on the much-trodden subject."

"This is a short book, one in which every sentence deserves to be savored, one that holds hidden depths in the astute observations of a brilliant writer."

"The best pages in this book focus on these strange, improbable ideas, many linked to flight."

"masterful . . . each page in this massive book features exquisite descriptions, evocations of a particular time and place, populated by fascinating characters . . ."

"A solid introduction to a complicated history and a good model for innovative uses of graphics to make history come alive."

“Each story provides a unique cast of characters and distinctly different plots, each offers a gentle portrait of people and society.

"Budding astronomers will savor each page and read this book over and over again."

"A richly rewarding book for anyone interested in Proust or the task of writing itself."

"a master storyteller"

“Wilkie has added a valuable piece to this puzzle of the past, allowing us a deeper sense of the world of upper-class women beyond being the names of wives to their much better known husban

“A book about how history repeats itself . . .”

“Manguel introduces the reader to an important thinker who deserves to be far better known. It's a masterly feat . . .”

"part exposé, part spy thriller, both of them true stories, all the more exciting and horrific."

"Picture book magic at its best . . ."

“In another droll addition to their Shapes Trilogy, Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen give us the story of Triangle.”

“Dresselhaus was clearly an important scientist, both in her chosen field and as a role model and support to women coming after her. She is someone who deserves to be widely known . .

“A book for our times with the current focus on social justice . . . a magnificent portrait of a political life lived with passion and integrity.”

"A treasure of a collection, one to be savored. And one that should become an instant classic."

“an engrossing war story”

“a rich tapestry of a book . . .”

“a major source for specialists, for historians, and for the reader with an avid interest in the region. . . . impressive . . ."

“A book for die-hard Cormac McCarthy fans . . .”

“does a good job of evoking the post-Civil War era . . .”

“This book is impressive as a picture of life in North Korea, but it goes beyond that, elevating the story into one that gets to the heart of what is so corrosive about propaganda, what is

“A superb example of historical research at its best.”

“With powerful language, Usami reveals a terrifying world of teenage fan obsession.”

“The graphic novel format will be enough incentive to get readers interested in physics.”

“a feminist critique of the legend . . .”

“quick glimpses into different lives”

“A master of visual and narrative pacing . . . the book does what great books should do: it stays with the reader long after the last pages are turned.”

“a fictional history of the slow dissolution of the Ottoman Empire itself, crumbling under its own corruption, starting at the end of the 19th century.”

“This is more than an introduction to Canetti, the thinker, the writer, the man. It’s a profound portrait of a creative talent and the times he lived in.”

“A magnificent job of bringing this little-known history into the full glorious light where it belongs.”

“Defending Britta Stein makes vivid an important part of Holocaust history, one that is less familiar to the general public and deserves all the more to be better known. . . .

“Anne Innis Dagg is a worthy subject for a picture book and this story may inspire readers to look for more information about her.”

“a rich resource . . . a brilliant and much-needed book.”

“Pure pleasure from first page to last. . . . All the joys of writing are richly displayed here, as is all their power to evoke and hold close.”

“Quickly digested, bite-sized moments in pregnancy and motherhood . . .”

“the understated text allows the art to shine . . . a lovely way to show how everyone has something to offer.”

“The Wise Gals who started at the CIA paved the way for the many women coming after them and still provide an inspiring model.

“McCall Smith is an author who sees his characters and their world, fully and tenderly. And that makes for a book that is as comforting to sink into as well-worn armchair.”

“Young readers will easily identify with Pigeon. . . . a brilliant picture book.”

“bright and appealing . . . a perfect introduction into the wonders that books can offer.”

“there is a sense of exuberance in both rhyme and illustration. It’s that energy that makes the book fresh and fun."

“a quick read . . . easily digested . .  .”

Louisa Treger opens her historical novel about the life of intrepid reporter Nellie Bly in 1887 as she arrives on Blackwell Island, home of the notorious women’s insane asylum.

“essential reading for anyone concerned with social justice. . . . a blueprint for a Jewish 1619 Project.”

“The Last White Man works as a kind of message-heavy fable . . .”

“In these days of isolation and disconnection, Carlson shows us how to enrich our own landscapes, both inner and outer. What seems barren at first can reveal hidden treasures.”

“Quimby deserves the attention Dahler gives her. Hers is a life worth knowing.”

“This book is beautifully structured for young readers. The chapters are quick and loaded with colorful illustrations.

“[does] a superb job of transporting the reader back in time, evoking the era with telling details while staying true to the core of Nellie Bly’s story.”

“Far from a stuffy, dusty story, Turner gives us an exciting scientific thriller . . .”

“Uncontrollable Women is a fine piece of history . . .

“zany fun”

“a gripping story . . . one that really happened.”

“crisp, clear, and evocative . . . a supernatural thriller that takes you where you least expect to go.”