Emily McDermott Reviews The Forces Within (Montgomery Lake High #5) by Stacy A. Padula
The fifth book of the Montgomery Lake High series, The Forces Within, switches gears from the halls of Montgomery Lake to the halls of a…
Allyson Rankin Reviews “Trumpet the Miracle Wolf Pup: Trumpet Becomes a Mom” by Leokadia George
Review by Allyson Rankin, Plymouth, MA Trumpet The Miracle Wolf Pup is a series that reflects the importance of helping young people understand ecosystem balance,…
Free Companion Guides for Educators, Youth Groups, & Parents — Now Available!
The Gripped and Montgomery Lake High series deal with the real pressures teenagers face—peer pressure, substance use, family tension, identity, and the long work of…
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Allyson Rankin Reviews “We Can Do Hard Things” by Melissa Dupuis
Review by Allyson Rankin, Plymouth, MA We Can Do Hard Things tells of an experience not everyone will have to go through, but the essence…
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Emily McDermott Reviews The Battle for Innocence (Montgomery Lake High #4) by Stacy A. Padula
The fourth book of the Montgomery Lake High series, The Battle for Innocence by Stacy A. Padula, flashbacks to seventh grade to shed some insight…
Free on NetGalley: Award-Winning YA Fiction
Attention book reviewers! Gripped Part 6: The Dunkin Legacy is now available on NetGalley through the end of August. Request a free copy today! Gold…
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Allyson Rankin Reviews “Apple of My Pie” by Ava Khouri
Review by Allyson Rankin, Plymouth, MA The Apple of My Pie is a story that simply yet expertly teaches its readers how easy it is…
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Emily McDermott Reviews The Aftermath (Montgomery Lake High #3) by Stacy A. Padula
In the third book of the Montgomery Lake High series, the Aftermath, Jason Davids finds himself at a crossroads between who he has always been…
Emily McDermott Reviews When Darkness Tries to Hide (Montgomery Lake High #2) by Stacy A. Padula
The second book in the Montgomery Lake High series, When Darkness Tries to Hide, dives further into the lives of students at Montgomery Lake High…
Allyson Rankin Reviews “Beebee and the Amazing Honeycake Rules” by Doreen Maulhardt
Review by Allyson Rankin, Plymouth, MA Beebee and the Amazing Honeycake Rules is a story that teaches the delicate art of problem solving, specifically problem…
One of the Best Books for Youth Groups to Read in 2026
In a world full of distractions and pressures, finding stories that speak directly to teens’ hearts—while pointing them toward faith, hope, and real-life wisdom—is invaluable…
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Allyson Rankin Reviews “My Happy Place” by Whitney Cunningham
Review by Allyson Rankin, Plymouth, MA My Happy Place is a book you don’t find everyday in the kid’s section; describing legitimate meditation and grounding…
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Emily McDermott Reviews The Right Person (Montgomery Lake High #1) by Stacy A. Padula
In the first book of the Montgomery Lake High series, The Right Person by Stacy A. Padula, a group of friends enter their freshman year…
Emily McDermott Reviews “The Crash” by Isabelle Semas
Taking place a thousand years into the future, The Crash by Isabelle Semas is a dystopian novel about the dangers of a society reliant on…
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Book Alert! The Apple of My Pie by Ava Khouri Teaches Kids to Look Beyond Appearances
Briley & Baxter Publications is proud to announce the release of "The Apple of My Pie," a delightful and meaningful children’s picture book written by…
New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson & Author Stacy Padula Announce Book Release
Gripped Part 6: The Dunkin Legacy by Stacy Padula Now Available with 5-Star Readers’ Favorite Review, Foreword by TreVeyon Henderson, & Major Award Nominations The…
Exciting News: ‘Nelson’s Garden & the Free Little Flower Stand’ Is Here!
We are thrilled to announce the release of Nelson’s Garden & the Free Little Flower Stand, the heartwarming second book in the beloved Nelson’s Garden series by mother-daughter duo Candy O’Terry and Colleen Esposito, with beautiful illustrations by Olivia Bosson.
Emily McDermott Reviews “Whisper in the Waves: Murder in Plymouth Harbor” by Dianne Hunt Smith
The murder mystery novel Whisper in the Waves: Murder in Plymouth Harbor by Dianne Hunt Smith unravels a multi-family secret decades in the making. Taking…
Emily McDermott Reviews “Crocodile Christmas Tree” by Nichole Conran
Crocodile Christmas Tree written by Nichole Conran and illustrated by Maddy Moore is a delightful children’s book perfect for the holiday season. The story takes…
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Emily McDermott Reviews “Waking Oz” by Sue Tabb & Deirdre Budzyna
In the novel Walking Oz by Sue Tabb and Deirdre Budzyna, women are encouraged to prioritize themselves and find what makes them feel truly empowered.…
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Emily McDermott Reviews “Stars of the North” by Lucy Kovaliv
Readers' Choice Book Awards Silver Winner for "Best Middle Grade Book" Stars of the North written and illustrated by Lucy Kovaliv is an empowering novel…
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Emily McDermott Reviews “Gripped Part 5: Taylor’s Story” by Stacy Padula
Gripped Part 5: Taylor’s Story is by far the most addictive novel in the Gripped series thus far. Unlike the previous four novels, Taylor’s Story focuses heavily on the world of crime and sheds insight into Taylor Dunkin’s backstory, finally answering some serious questions for readers.
Emily McDermott Reviews “Beebee and the Amazing Honeycake Rules” by Doreen Ludka Maulhardt
Beebee and the Amazing Honeycake Rules written by Doreen Ludka Maulhardt and illustrated by Maddy Moore is an adorable tale that helps young readers learn…
Emily McDermott Reviews “Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Stacy Padula
Readers' Choice Book Awards Gold Winner for "Best Teen Book" Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy A. Padula elevates the Gripped series by…
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Emily McDermott Reviews “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout” by Stacy Padula
Readers' Choice Book Awards Gold Winner for "Best Teen Book" Stacy A. Padula’s third book of the Gripped franchise, Gripped Part 3: The Fallout, is…
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