In Alison Evans’s fantastical novel "Euphoria Kids", three LGBTQ+ teenagers learn about the magic stirring in the forest around their Australian home. Babs is made of fire. When she was small, she was cursed by a witch. Now, she is... Read More
Barrett Swanson’s eloquent book "Lost in Summerland" combines personal essays, journalism, and travelogues into a memorable collection. The book opens with “Notes from a Last Man,” which at first seems to be an essay about spending... Read More
Julian Baggini’s "The Great Guide" approaches David Hume as an example for living a rich life. Rooted in a biography of Enlightenment philosopher David Hume, this detailed book focuses on his insights into human nature. It showcases... Read More
Mother–daughter pair Kirsten and Mandy Dixon manages a set of family businesses in Alaska, including two lodges, a café, and a cooking school. Their cookbook, "Living Within the Wild", collects rustic yet elegant recipes that serve as... Read More
Heidi von Palleske’s peculiar "Two White Queens and the One-Eyed Jack" is a novel in which nothing is incidental and aberrations abound. The audience is required, from the get-go, to do some of the driving in this story; the reader’s... Read More
In Elly Bangs’s science fiction novel "Unity", two people, haunted by their past deeds, outrun an apocalypse to find new purpose. Danae was already planning her escape from Bloom City, an underwater aquapolis, when the war started. She... Read More
In the young adult mystery novel "One Stupid Thing", three teenagers believe they caused a fatal car accident on a Nantucket summer evening. Sophia, Trevor, and Jamie all have their lives change in dramatic ways after the accident. Their... Read More
"The Divine Language of Coincidence" is an inspiring spiritual memoir about a happy life lived in intentional proximity to God. In her memoir, "The Divine Language of Coincidence", Sophia Demas finds happiness as she acts on gratitude.... Read More