"Pomegranates and Artichokes" is a cookbook, a travelogue, and a master’s class in foodways. As seen through Saghar Setareh’s transition from her childhood in Iran to her adulthood in Italy, three distinct regions—Iran, the Levant... Read More

"Beauty and the Alchemist" is a delightful cozy mystery novel set in an appealing magical community. In Elle Hartford’s fantastical mystery novel "Beauty and the Alchemist", a reluctant sleuth tracks a murderer. Born into a family of... Read More

A business-minded book to its core, "The XX Edge" makes its case for breaking down glass ceilings based on the economic benefits that result. Patience Marime-Ball and Ruth Shaber’s cogent business book "The XX Edge" argues that having... Read More

A lawyer’s resolve and dedication are tested by a case that’s dangerous for all involved in the compassionate thriller "Extreme Vetting". In Roxana Arama’s thriller "Extreme Vetting", a hardworking lawyer’s family is threatened... Read More

In the novel "Holy Parrot", a researcher meets a troubled girl around whom religious fervor swirls. In Angel A.’s novel "Holy Parrot", a researcher seeks the truth about a pregnant teenager. Leo is an Australian undergraduate who... Read More

The personal essays gathered in "Front Line Nursing Stories" capture the compassion, expertise, and diligence that nurses exhibit to meet the demands of their profession. Marian Facciolo’s essay collection "Front Line Nursing Stories"... Read More

In Joanna Barker’s beguiling romance novel "A Heart Worth Stealing", more goes missing than romantic affection. When Ginny’s father’s watch is stolen from the family estate that he left under her care, she is eager to find it. But... Read More

A woman once undone by empathy now finds that it could be her salvation in Claire Fuller’s stunning postapocalyptic novel "The Memory of Animals". In her childhood, Neffy split her time between her father’s Greek island and her... Read More