The 2025 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award

Summary: In 'Everything We Never Had,' four generations of Filipino American men navigate identity and family expectations. Francisco, in 1930s California, questions his move from the Philippines amid racial tensions. In 1965, Emil defies his father's labor legacy, determined to succeed on his own terms. By 1983, Chris seeks his roots, challenging his father's dismissive views. In 2020, Enzo faces a pandemic and family discord, hoping to mend generational rifts. As each man grapples with his path, Enzo must weave their stories into a cohesive legacy. Can he unite their fractured histories and forge a new future?

Summary: In a chilling tale of manipulation, Jim Jones transforms from a humble Depression-era child to the leader of Peoples Temple, promising equality but delivering tragedy. As he relocates his followers to Guyana, the community becomes a sinister experiment in control. With gripping first-person accounts, the story unfolds to reveal how Jones convinced over 900 people to commit mass suicide, testing their ultimate devotion. Amidst the horror, a few, including his own son, dared to defy him, but their resistance came too late. Discover the harrowing journey of faith turned fatal.