In Hiromi Kawakami’s short story collection "Dragon Palace", bizarre encounters guide lonely people onto new paths. In these stories, troubled lives are forever changed by supernatural forces. One man claims that he was once an... Read More

Every type of family is acknowledged and celebrated in this affirming picture book. The detailed illustrations give a nod to realism, with special attention being paid to the diverse variety of faces throughout; numerous races, sexual... Read More

Inspired by the sights at a waterpark she visits with her mother, a child dreams about all the fantastical adventures she’ll have when she’s big. Gorgeous watercolor illustrations utilize bright washes of color and simple black ink... Read More

Grayscale illustrations with touches of color contrast light and shadow to add ambiance to this soothing story about a child and the monster who they are convinced is in their attic. The more the child thinks about it, the bigger and... Read More

In John Donohue’s thrilling mystery novel "Keppan", a martial artist balances taking over his master’s dojo with investigating the suspicious death of a celebrity yoga instructor. Connor is still reeling from the sacrifice that his... Read More

Two friends share their dreams and troubles in Chiara Lagani and Mara Cerri’s graphic novel adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s "My Brilliant Friend". Elena and Lila have known each other for decades, so Elena is not surprised when Lila... Read More

Diane Dimond’s ambitious book "We’re Here to Help" uncovers the devastation caused by mercenary guardians and conservators who exploit their court-appointed powers over vulnerable people. Dimond, an experienced investigative... Read More

"Meetings with Remarkable Mushrooms" is a delightful exploration of an often-overlooked aspect of the natural world: the fungi that are essential to the health of the planet. Alison Pouliot contends that fungi are often misunderstood or... Read More