Graceful poems juxtapose the mystical with the practical. "Me, Rain, and a Hired Taxi", a book of poems by Davoud Safdarian, explores the mystical while remaining grounded in the often stark realities of everyday life. Using a consistent... Read More

Two boomers who have aged creatively share their advice in this well-written, inspiring book. Cheryl Vassiliadis and Joanna Romer have reinvented themselves in their later years, and they see no reason why other baby boomers shouldn’t... Read More

Somewhat of an exposé, this lighthearted novel follows one everyman sorting through the messy world of politics. Billy Bowater loves the sport of politics. He loves the fight, “the chase, the strategizing, and even the greed.” And... Read More

An Ender Wiggins-like character in a historical setting launches this novel into the realm of strong themes and lessons learned from bullying. Cliff Ashpaugh’s Josh’s Wall is a multigenerational exploration of father-son... Read More

This book offers a clear sense of the essential components of tai chi while also explaining the ultimate intent of the practice. Jan Kauskas brings intelligent insight to the study of Zheng Manquing-style tai chi in Laoshi: Tai Chi,... Read More

A Neanderthal’s true nature threatens to tumble a pervasive and ignorant belief system and the powerful structure orchestrated to keep it together. "American Neolithic" is a strange tale, one that places a mirror before humankind so it... Read More

Unique island-dwelling characters teach this tortured protagonist—and readers—how to cultivate positive thoughts through dark times. In Milan Ljubincic’s appealing Island of Souls: Light Within the Dark, an unhappy psychologist... Read More

Exaggeration brings humor to the publicity stunt this mayoral main character has in store. Machiavelli would have admired Monroe Tolliver. He isn’t a prince, just a mayor, but he has a plan to save his town. The fact that it involves... Read More