For a book about nuclear waste cleanup, paradox and irony figure prominently—"Atomic Geography" is an intelligent, probing, and strangely poetic read. Environmental engineer Melvin Adams spent more than two decades working at the... Read More

In "Block Genius", Sue Voegtlin aims to take the guesswork—and the math—out of quilting, for quilters of all skill levels. She does this by providing exploded diagrams for more than 200 quilt blocks worked on grids of 2x2, 3x3, 4x4,... Read More

This memoir is an invitation to reflect on life through faith. "A Snowflake Never Falls in the Wrong Place" by Richard Zakka is a warm memoir centered on the belief that everything happens according to God’s plan. Zakka is a creative... Read More

Noiville’s novel is a sharp, taut thriller, both thought-provoking and terrifying. Florence Noiville’s "A Cage in Search of a Bird" is an engrossing psychological thriller that examines the emotional depths of obsession. The book is... Read More

With intriguing looks at military loyalty, "Non Semper Fidelis" takes a thoughtful look at American marines. Sam Foster’s "Non Semper Fidelis" skillfully examines the inner workings of a Marine Corps base, Quantico, during an uneasy... Read More

Blending genres to create a very personal narrative, "I Want to Know What Love Is" is a brief look at a compelling life. I Want to Know What Love Is: A Brief Book on Love, Loneliness, and Compulsion by Saul Rosenthal is a memoir shaped... Read More

Susanna Moodie: Roughing It in the Bush achieves its goal of reclaiming a Canadian pioneer story. Roughing It in the Bush, Susanna Moodie’s original, autobiographical account of her years living in the Canadian wilderness, is... Read More

Author-illustrator Ruby Roth’s students and colleagues must really miss the former elementary art school teacher. "The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids" crackles with dynamic images and text that convey her impressive talent for... Read More