In “Our Chemical Hearts,” Krystal Sutherland gives a tender but truthful account of the joys and struggles of first loves and lost loves. In Henry Page and Grace Town, she creates a heartfelt, although somewhat one-sided, romance that anyone who has ever been young can relate to — especially anyone who understands a broken heart. The setting is as contemporary as the themes are timeless. You'll feel every heartbeat with them.

The master of the short story, O. Henry excels at telling a big story in a small space. He always manages to drive home a memorable point in an entertaining way that never makes readers feel like they’re “taking their medicine.” His famous twist endings always leave you thinking — and wanting more.

Garrison Keillor’s style of dry humor generates reactions ranging from knowing smiles to all-out belly laughs. He displays a knack for taking everyday people and occurrences and turning them on their heads for heartwarming and hilarious results. “Happy to Be Here” is a free-ranging exploration of a variety of topics that will resonate with readers, pique their curiosity and keep them chuckling long afterward.