In the summer of 1945, the Pennsylvania Bedford Springs Hotel served as the detainment center for the Japanese ambassador to Berlin, along with his staff and all of their families. From this unusual real-life piece of history springs the... Read More

Even as a kid, Jeff Fleischer recalls, he was a politics nerd. Now a Chicago journalist with history books about iconic revolutionaries and instances of mass hysteria under his belt, he’s issued a timely primer on the American... Read More

This concentration of excellent advice is worth several close reads, not only for environmental activists, but for any nonprofit grassroots movement. Featuring names as big as 350.org and Jane Goodall, this collection of environmental... Read More

This significant work clarifies the challenges that black players encountered during the pre-free agent era. Mitchell Nathanson hits a four-bagger with this richly researched biography of baseball legend Dick Allen that reveals the... Read More

Centuries-old concepts come to life in this thoughtful treatment of death’s place in Judaism. Jewish ideas about death, the afterlife, and the rituals surrounding them have a rich history, and Hillel Halkin expertly dives into those... Read More

On hot-button issues, Rubio focuses on “the space between” where Catholics can find common ground. American politics can be a challenge for Catholics, as its two major political parties agree with Vatican positions on certain issues... Read More

This book has life-affirming, practical applications for caregivers and anyone who wants to feel more balanced, whole, and focused. "Gentle Energy Touch", by Barbara E. Savin, offers instructions on utilizing a powerful, yet not widely... Read More

Anyone longing to thrive as a highly sensitive person should read this warm, supportive book. Kyra Mesich’s "The Strength of Sensitivity" is a go-to volume for those moving through life feeling strained by the intensity of their... Read More