A satirical take on war in the vein of Catch-22 and Slaughterhouse Five, Serbian author David Albahari’s "Checkpoint" is shocking and comic in equal turns, skillfully pulled together by the force of Albahari’s wit. At an isolated... Read More

"Buckets, Dippers, and Lids" is a well-constructed, inspirational self-help book for young readers. Carol McCloud offers practical tools and tips for happiness in her book Buckets, Dippers, and Lids. Taking a clever and abstract approach... Read More

When does “no” really mean no? The fact that we are still debating this question shows just how much we really need Cristien Storm’s "Empowered Boundaries". Today, there’s even backlash against increased protections for... Read More

How quintessentially inspired that Lonely Planet’s 500-stop global gastronomy tour begins not with flashiness and flair, but by lauding what’s simple: “battered white asparagus, a tuna and anchovy tart or maybe mushrooms braised in... Read More

Deborah Carol Gang’s "The Half-Life of Everything" centers on David and Kate, a married couple easing contentedly toward middle age. They have two adult sons and decades of shared memories. Then Kate begins to experience early-onset... Read More

"Spirit of the Fox" is a gripping, culturally immersed mystery. Matthew O’Connell’s intriguing and compelling mystery, "Spirit of the Fox", draws on the culture and history of Japan. Meiko, whose parents, David and Chieko, are... Read More

John Kent’s "Orphan Station" is an emotional, heroic coming-of-age tale that sees the universe through the eyes of a young girl in space as she searches for the truth about her family. Selene Sotana is a bright, creative preteen who... Read More

"Mind Files" is an accessible self-help book that encourages moving past negative thought patterns to live joyfully and appreciatively. An approachable guide to understanding how the mind processes experiences for future reference, Penny... Read More