No One's Coming- Kevin Hazzard Phoenix Air was created by some daring pilots who are willing to carry the most dangerous cargo imaginable. In this case- Americans who contracted Ebola while working in Africa. Astonishing work and dedication to detail. And a reminder that we need a functioning CDC of actual experts to monitor the world for rogue viruses and outbreaks. The Madness of Believing by Josh Owens. After hearing Owens interviewed, he seemed too bright and articulate t

Cave Mountain -Benjamin Hale This non-fiction book tells the story of a girl lost in the Arkansas wilderness in 2001-a cousin to the author. Her story has an eerie connection to another young girl lost in the same area years before. The story goes on to describe religious cults, Evangelical fervor, prophets, and extremism. Hale remains objective to the skepticism and Biblical contortions of the Ozark residents. This is Not About Us - Allegra Goodman Families are messy and any

Replaceable You by Mary Roach An entertaining and edifying book of the science of body part replacement. Roach is the premier science writer for the populace and all of her books are accessible, humorous, and easy to understand. Great for middle schoolers and up who are interested in biology, medicine, and science. If you are offended by the actual names and functions of body parts, this probably isn't for you. I would have loved this as a kid! This Is Where the Serpent Live