The life of a sheltered, neurodivergent girl is shattered by the Syrian civil war in Samar Yazbek’s novel "Planet of Clay". Rima’s world has always been limited to the apartment she shares with her mother and the library at the... Read More

Frank Viola’s book Hang On, Let Go, is about infusing one’s Christian spirituality with real guts. Viola draws on the tough-minded perspective of the New Testament’s James in his efforts to inspire people during hard times. When... Read More

In Alison Kimble’s fantasy novel "Strange Gods", an apathetic teenager travels to worlds beyond Earth, finding allies and enemies among gods, even as she struggles to make friends her own age. Spooky tries to keep her head down to... Read More

Sally Howard examines the value and devaluation of unpaid housework in "The Home Stretch". Though more and more women are entering the work force, responsibility for domestic chores—cooking, cleaning, childcare, and other family... Read More

In his joyous book "The Secret History of Here", Alistair Moffat uncovers the rich history, and natural wonders, surrounding his Scottish border farm. Moffat’s observations and discoveries come through descriptive diary entries that... Read More

Deirdre Sinnott’s potent historical novel "The Third Mrs. Galway" covers the early abolitionist movement in New York via the story of a multidimensional family. Helen is young when she marries Augustin Galway, an older financier... Read More

"Just Diagnosed: Breast Cancer" is a useful medical text that addresses common concerns about cancer well. Certified health care professional Arlene M. Karole’s self-help medical guide "Just Diagnosed: Breast Cancer" is for those who... Read More

Rob Leininger’s "Gumshoe in the Dark" is a twisty mystery that benefits from dark humor and unforgettable characters. Mort is an ex-IRS agent and a current PI who has a knack for finding high-profile dead bodies. He’s on his way to a... Read More