The Home Share by Sally Clements

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
Dublin is bustling with possibilities, not all of them pleasant. Whether you need a place to live, your hard-fought business deal is threatening to unravel, or your elder needs protection, life can get interesting. Mix them all together and you have a story.

A romance, a family tale, a modern adventure - it's here for readers to enjoy on a commute, a long evening, or at the beach.

Next of Kin by Gabrielle Hamilton

Wild things. That describes each sibling - and the parents - of Hamilton. It's such a fascinating memoir that you feel like you're in a novel of essays. 

You'll get to know Hamilton's family from her perspective: sharp, alert, and curious. Recommended if you like biographies and modern histories or your book club needs a fascinating discussion.

Principles of Management Essentials You Always Wanted To Know by Callie Daum & Dr. Ritika Mahajan

 

★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
When you're starting out as an entrepreneur, leader, or manager, you need a mentor. Consider this book of basics as just that, whether you study it in a class, talk it over chapter by chapter with peers, or run the concepts by a trusted mentor.

It's not the most exciting but it's challenging and informational. If you manage or lead people, are promoting a project in new regions, or looking to climb the corporate ladder, put this on your desk and open it to the relevant section when you need counsel.

Nowhere Girl by Carla Ciccone

 ★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
A woman living with ADHD? What does it feel like? Ciccone describes the process of learning about and living with ADHD - its challenges, its joys, and its processes. 

If you suspect someone you know - or you - have ADHD, this insider look will give you insight, understanding, and helpful ways to assist yourself or others. Recommended.

A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan

 ★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.
When your family's been your life and suddenly it begins to change, how do you cope? Jenny - the caretaking family member - must make adjustments as her family expands, deals with illness, and retirement stares her in the face. 

A story that feels personal and probable with nostalgia, rituals, and family expectations thrown in. A wonderful read in preparation for family time together or as the Christmas season approaches.

Faithful Futures: sacred tools for engaging younger generations by Josh Packard

★★★★★ The publisher has provided a copy for review. 
Here's a timely text for anyone working with Western young people in GenX or GenZ. In the classroom we've noticed a great shift in our students over the past decade. They seek personal time and attention from adults ... but on their own terms.

Their focus is more temporal, self-absorbed, and disconnected than that of past generations. It's not that GenX and Z don't want to make a difference, but we notice that their engagements must offer personal benefits and fit their shifting convictions.

It's not easy to be young now. (Has it ever been?) Social media, materialism, and environmental concerns are just a few of the pressures these young people feel.

Packard tackles their realities by listening carefully and respectfully to their needs and wants. His recommendations are supported by rigorous research. He aims to help youth workers "move from theory into faithful practice" as they engage the current generation.

Highly recommended for teachers, lecturers, administrators, and anyone else who works with GenX and GenZ.

Freeing the Wild by Paisley Hope

 ★★★★ ☐ The publisher has provided a copy for review.

A novel of hope and friendship, of community and new chances. Take this one to the beach - or curl up in front of the fireplace for a cozy romance. If you like country music, that's a bonus.