"Rude Talk in Athens" is a spirited introduction to the all but forgotten work of the ancient Greek playwright Ariphrades. Since none of Ariphrades’s work survives, the “all but” refers to mentions of the playwright in other plays,... Read More

A monk with anger management problems leads William Kotzwinkle’s novel "Felonious Monk", which is a wild ride of double-crossing crimes. Tommy Martini was born into a crime family, but removed himself to a monastery after killing a man... Read More

In his joyous book "The Secret History of Here", Alistair Moffat uncovers the rich history, and natural wonders, surrounding his Scottish border farm. Moffat’s observations and discoveries come through descriptive diary entries that... Read More

Janis Joplin’s brief, tragic, and spectacular career is recounted in the graphic biography "Love Me Please!" Beginning with her childhood in Port Arthur, Texas, the book follows Joplin through the difficult and erratic process of... Read More

Though they move at different speeds, Big Raccoon and Little Raccoon are best friends. Little Raccoon likes to dally and observe nature on their walks together; Big Raccoon would prefer to keep a steady pace. When they encounter a snail... Read More

In Nicole Kornher-Stace’s science fiction novel "Jillian vs. Parasite Planet", an eleven-year-old jets into serious space trouble when she’s stranded with snarky tech, poisonous parasites, and a long week of big decisions.... Read More

In the poetic novel "Neverforgotten", a boy forgets how to ride his bike—and this outwardly straightforward premise leads to a complex, almost allegorical story. Charcoal pictures begin the story, showing a crowd of children on... Read More

A bestselling Korean picture book is translated to bring this entrancing tale of “the unique lives of strangers you might never meet again” to a new audience. Told from the perspective of the Seoul subway, the story peels back layers... Read More