A quirky collection of creatures provide a lesson on self-expression in this tongue-in-cheek picture book about the subjectivity of art. Paty’s exhibition is only three days away, and she has little prepared. She calls on her friends... Read More

Nicolette’s Miele’s "Runes for the Green Witch" gathers a wealth of useful information on the Elder Futhark Runes and the plants and herbs that correspond to each one. The runes are a system of magical symbolism that has been used... Read More

Chay Wike’s cookbook "The Kitchen Commune" meets diverse dietary needs, introducing one hundred-plus creative dishes that welcome all to the table. A serious health issue sparked Wike’s determination to take control of her health... Read More

In Tlotlo Tsamaase’s fearsome futuristic novel "Womb City", a woman struggles to escape the dystopian horror of her AI-controlled existence. Twenty-eight-year-old Nelah lives in Botswana with her police officer husband, Elifasi.... Read More

In Eva Menasse’s short story collection "Animals", families, parents, and lovers are understood in terms of excerpted zoological descriptions of animal behavior. “Butterfly, Bee, Crocodile” delves into the private grief of a woman... Read More

Researcher William Viney’s dazzling, illustration-rich book compiles scientific knowledge about, and cultural representations of, twins throughout history. Assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization increased the... Read More

The essays collected in "Good Eats" explore people’s relationships to food through personal stories of love, connection, and emotional literacy. Food is not just food, the book argues. To discuss food is to dig into the foundations of... Read More

In Lauren E. Rico’s emotive novel "Familia", two distant sisters receive life-changing results from a genetic DNA test. Gabby is an aspiring writer who lives in Brooklyn and works for the feature magazine Flux, where she and other... Read More