Genres

New thriller, "Stung! A Sam McClellan Tale" by Laura S Wharton, is like a bee sting that won’t go away — you’re left aching to read more about these characters.

Read Estleman and expect twist after twist, O Henry-like surprise ending after O Henry-like surprise ending.

"Blood In Four Colours" by Pedro Cabezulo is a must-read graphic history of horror comics.

From "Crisis to Calling: Finding Your Moral Centre in the Toughest Decisions by Sasha and David Chanoff is filled with powerful stories on tapping into our own moral courage to make critical decisions. From Sasha Chanoff's extraordinary acount of rescuing massacre survivors, to the stories of 8 other brave leaders, it shows how we all face defining moments.

Happy Family by Tracy Barone reminds us that no matter how dysfunctional and complex,  family can define who we were, who we are, and perhaps who we'll be, even if we didn't choose to be a part of it.

Even with the aftertaste of a weak ending, "Three Martini Lunch" by Suzanne Rindell is a fantastic story of a time infused with winds of change, when anything and everything seemed possible.

"The Summer Before the War" by Helen Simonson brings to life both the promise and pain of the summer before World War l.

"The Jekyll Island Chronicles: A Machine Age War" by Steve Nedvidek, Ed Crowell, and Jack Lowe is a rich mix of characterizing history and technological marvels.

Dentist Roger W. Lucas talks about his new book, "More Chocolate, No Cavities: How Diet Can Keep Your Kid Cavity Free" It's filled with surprising advice for how to prevent cavities in your children's teeth, and the kids are going to love it.

Disclafani’s narrative is inviting and makes for a smooth read.