In Hope Bolinger’s fantasy novel "Paintball with Dragons", a boy begins seeing dragons after the loss of his older brother. Thirty-six days ago, Mason died in a car accident from which brother Xander and the rest of his family escaped... Read More

Annabel Karmel’s My First Cookbook encourages children to learn about cooking and find delight in both food and food preparation. Karmel is a celebrated United Kingdom children’s cookbook author who was awarded an MBE for her... Read More

Linda LeGarde Grover’s graceful novel "A Song over Miskwaa Rapids", set on Ojibwe land in Minnesota, pairs a sordid mystery with supernatural influences. Mozhay Point, a recurring locale from Grover’s two previous novels, hosts an... Read More

A young girl shows the many ways one can demonstrate love throughout the day in this picture book with a simple but powerful message. “I am loving” is the repeated refrain as the girl goes about her day sharing snacks with new... Read More

In Jack Stewart’s military thriller "Unknown Rider", a navy pilot crashes into a global conspiracy. Colt is a Top Gun instructor who’s sent to investigate mysterious lights by an aircraft carrier. But he loses control of his plane... Read More

The enigmatic political artist who shaped Putin’s regime tells the tale of modern Russia in Giuliano da Empoli’s novel "The Wizard of the Kremlin". An unnamed academic encounters reclusive Baranov, a former theater director,... Read More

In Radu Cornel Guiaşu’s historical novel "The Faraway Mountains", men discuss life under their harsh authoritarian government over the course of a perilous hike. Gabriel disappeared weeks ago, prompting Victor, Alex, and Dan to gear... Read More

Going into the depths of her writer’s soul, Elizabeth Cunningham’s enchanting memoir "My Life as a Prayer" is a worshipful text. With a beginning that defines Cunningham’s lifelong search for belonging, the book’s memories are... Read More