For all the legitimate criticism of men in general—from misogyny to housework-shirking, sexual harassment to racism-driven populist rage—the twenty-first century sure seems to be a perplexing time for the males of our species.... Read More

Addiction is a disease. Let’s never categorize addictive behavior—abusing alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, pornography—as anything other than heartbreaking. Furthermore, with discipline and self-sufficiency so celebrated in the US,... Read More

The short, potent essays of Margaret Renkl’s Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss are objects as worthy of marvel and study as the birds and other creatures they observe. Linked stories concentrate on Renkl’s family,... Read More

"Plant Foods for Life" is an indispensable guide to vegetable nutrition that’s geared toward practical use. Moe Kamal’s "Plant Foods for Life" is a practical desk reference for selecting nutritious vegetables. Detailed and thorough,... Read More

"The Good Life" is a thrilling young adult title about a kid who’s trying to figure out who he is in a hostile world. Fifteen-year-old Walker Morrison, with a bullet lodged in his shoulder and a broken ankle, is bleeding and about to... Read More

Witty, melancholic, and dramatic by turns, Rheea Mukherjee’s "The Body Myth" is a touching love story about misfits searching for togetherness, even if that togetherness might not be healthy for all concerned. Set in Suryam City in... Read More

"Where Dragonwoofs Sleep and the Fading Creeps" will captivate young audiences with its unique blend of contemporary thrills and fantasy adventure. Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, A.J. Massey’s "Where Dragonwoofs Sleep... Read More

Empathy—the ability to feel deeply what another person feels—was long thought to be an inborn trait, but Dr. Helen Riess proves that life-transforming empathy skills can be taught. This comes as good news in these days when empathy... Read More