Despite the poignant poetry adorning the Statue of Liberty, aspiring citizens of various ethnicities and religions have not been warmly welcomed to the US, as documented in Robert E. Bartholomew and Anja E. Reumschüssel’s dispiriting... Read More

In "Rods and Koans", all matter becomes something that matters—the confluence exacting and broad. Irena Praitis’s "Rods and Koans" begins with the enigmatic inscription, “This is about saving the cat … or not.” Borrowing the... Read More

"Growing Influence" is a powerful, friendly, and wholly atypical leadership book focused on achieving balance. Stacy Ennis and Ron Price’s narrative-driven business book "Growing Influence" is aimed at helping leaders grow at work and... Read More

An interesting, timely, and thoughtful book, "Will Computers Revolt?" probes the future of AI and sees exciting possibilities. Charles Simon’s "Will Computers Revolt?" is a fascinating and informed look at the conjoined futures of... Read More

Cecilia Cetateanu’s atmospheric, concrete verses are comfortable in their own ambiguity, beats, and style. Cecilia Cetateanu’s rhythmic, dynamic poetry collection is atmospheric and spiritual, delving into broad, metaphysical... Read More

"Just an Ordinary Elephant and The Bald Cardinal" is a lovely addition to the Squirrel Hill series of read-aloud tales. In a peaceful clearing down an old dirt road sits a farmhouse inhabited by a medley of lively friends in Paul Sleman... Read More

"Joshua and the Shadow of Death" is a surprising thriller helmed by a complicated and challenging lead. Gary McPherson’s political and corporate thriller "Joshua and the Shadow of Death" includes a unique focus on mental health and... Read More

The characters in Jeremy T. Wilson’s excellent short story collection "Adult Teeth" are all facing significant life changes, and the outcomes are consistently surprising, entertaining, and revealing. In “It Don’t Get No Better Than... Read More