Native American customs and intractable cultural divides clash in this detective story that has depth. In this installment of his Kiowa Country series, Tom Holm brings back Irish ex-cop J. D. Daughtery and Cherokee war veteran Hoolie... Read More

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife’s ability to speak Greek, especially if thou art older than twenty-five years. Okay, you’re right, that one didn’t make the Commandment cut, but a merciful God surely wouldn’t want us... Read More

This is a fascinating look at Harold Arlen’s beloved music, mixed with a good dose of name dropping, family drama, and nostalgia. If you’re a member of the “greatest generation,” or even just a lover of the Great American... Read More

This spirited introduction to probiotic eating includes dozens of straightforward recipes. In Cultured Food for Health: A Guide to Healing Yourself with Probiotic Foods, her second book on the topic, Donna Schwenk offers suggestions for... Read More

Meinberg’s cheery optimism could help cancer patients who may be stuck in a negative frame of mind. In A Cluster of Cancers: A Simple Coping Guide for Patients, educator and cancer survivor Sherry L. Meinberg has created an... Read More

Roether has crafted a haunting, complete, and triumphant novel from one character’s perspective. It is a stellar and distinctive achievement. This Earth You’ll Come Back To, by Barbara Roether, is a singular, profoundly moving debut... Read More

Svingen brings pages to life in this story of adventure and intrigue; it’s a fun and mysterious read. Using snappy dialogue and vivid descriptions, Vegard Svingen creates a treasure for tweens in "Freddy Fumple and the Mindmonsters".... Read More

In 1847, Taos, New Mexico, in the parched hinterland of the nation’s newest territory, was about as remote as it got in America. It was not, however, an unlikely location for a revolt against America’s heavy-handed takeover of what... Read More