Try Not to Breathe – A Haunting, But Hopeful Novel by Jennifer Hubbard

On January 20, 2012, in Book Reviews, Children's Literature, Fiction, Young Adult Literature, by Wilfried F. Voss

Ryan spends most of his time alone at the local waterfall because it’s the only thing that makes him feel alive. He’s sixteen, post-suicidal, and trying to figure out what to do with himself after a stint in a mental hospital.

The Fault in Our Stars – Love In A Time Of Cancer by John Green

On January 18, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning author John Green’s most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.

The Odds – A Bittersweet Love Story by Stewart O’Nan

On January 18, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

In the new novel from the author of Last Night at the Lobster, a middle-age couple goes all in for love at a Niagara Falls casino. Stewart O’Nan’s thirteenth novel is another wildly original, bittersweet gem like his celebrated Last Night at the Lobster.

A Million Suns: An Across the Universe Novel by Beth Revis

On January 12, 2012, in Book Reviews, Children's Literature, Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Literature, by Wilfried F. Voss

In book two of the Across the Universe trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Beth Revis mesmerizes us again with a brilliantly crafted mystery filled with action, suspense, romance, and deep philosophical questions. And this time it all builds to one mind-bending conclusion: They have to get off this ship.

The Orphan Master’s Son: A Young Man’s Journey Through North Korea by Adam Johnson

On January 10, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense, by Wilfried F. Voss

Part breathless thriller, part story of innocence lost, part story of romantic love, The Orphan Master’s Son is also a riveting portrait of a world heretofore hidden from view: a North Korea rife with hunger, corruption, and casual cruelty but also camaraderie, stolen moments of beauty, and love. A towering literary achievement, The Orphan Master’s Son ushers Adam Johnson into the small group of today’s greatest writers.

Fracture – A Thrilling Paranormal Romance Novel by Megan Miranda

On January 4, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

For fans of best-sellers like Before I Fall and If I Stay, this is a fascinating and heart-rending story about love and friendship and the fine line between life and death.

Island of Wings: A Novel Of Love On An Untamed 19th Century Scottish Island by Karin Altenberg

On January 3, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Historical Novel, by Wilfried F. Voss

Exquisitely written and profoundly moving, Island of Wings is a richly imagined novel about two people struggling to keep their love, and their family, alive in a place of extreme hardship and unearthly beauty.

Iago: A Novel Of Love, War And Conspiracy In The 16th Century by David Snodin

On December 28, 2011, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Historical Novel, by Wilfried F. Voss

Exuberantly inventive, thrillingly complex, and richly entertaining, Iago will captivate fans already familiar with Shakespeare and appeal to anyone who loves a rich historical novel. Iago marks the emergence of a remarkable new literary voice.

The Taker – A Novel Of The Quest For Eternal Life by Alma Katsu

On December 28, 2011, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Vampires, Werewolves, Fantasy, by Wilfried F. Voss

Part historical novel, part supernatural page-turner, The Taker is an unforgettable tale about the power of unrequited love not only to elevate and sustain, but also to blind and ultimately destroy, and how each of us is responsible for finding our own path to redemption.

The Day Before Happiness – A Novel Of Italy by Erri DeLuca

On December 27, 2011, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Historical Novel, by Wilfried F. Voss

Just after World War II, a young orphan living in Naples comes under the protection of Don Gaetano, the superintendent of an apartment building. He is a generous man and is very attached to the boy, telling him about the war and the liberation of the city by the Neapolitans.