In his young adult book Light in the Canyon, Darren Cools’ exploration of gender reaches an ambiguous conclusion. Review by Megan Foster

A. Van Jordan brings together past stories into the living present when he brings Shakespeare’s characters into conversation with us. Review by Veronica Toth

Amy Tan’s debut novel spans cultures and generations, serving as a lasting reminder of the ties that bind us together. Review by Abigail Borland

Scott Cairns’s most recent collection embraces the unknown and unknowable while demonstrating the poet’s wide-ranging knowledge and formal mastery. Review by Mischa Willett

In devotional entries on the Eucharist, Hannah Miller King elucidates the sacrament’s joyful significance for the Christian life. Review by Maria Copeland

The tenth collection of Paul Mariani calls us to remember, to see, and most of all, to hope. Review by Gloria Heffernan