An illuminating treatise on an important and poorly understood subject, Bryna Siegel’s "The Politics of Autism" explores the many ways that diagnosis and treatment of the condition have gone wrong. This is a vital resource, written by... Read More

Genius is as genius does. With fortuitous circumstances, genius can do more. Take Leonardo: The illegitimate son of a notary in the 1450s, he was blessed with paper and ink for playthings, and it became the material he used to express... Read More

“There is nothing like reading your own police file to make you wonder who you really are,” Katherine Verdery reflects in her true-life, anthropological whodunit. "My Life as a Spy" describes Verdery’s ethnographic fieldwork in... Read More

Adolescent Josh is not fond of his life in Sugar Creek, Illinois, a small town where not much happens. When he learns that his mother has been seeing his ex-stepfather again despite an order of no contact, things get worse. But then an... Read More

Macy’s blunt story is a harrowing, heartbreaking tour de force. NoNieqa Ramos’s The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary turns the spotlight on Macy Cashmere, a high school girl who lives in the margins of society. Noncompliant and proudly... Read More

This installment of the Jack Hollister series features thrilling elements and clever spycraft that should have universal appeal. America declared its freedom but now needs to fight to stay free in a surprisingly small-scale historical... Read More

A fantasy-filled tale of courage and redemption, revenge and remorse, Alane Adams’s "The Raven God" captivates. Armed with nothing but his wits, his magic, and a temperamental pocket-sized ship, Sam Baron finds himself once again in... Read More

A fresh and exciting story of love and conservation, the novel boasts a fascinating heroine. James Conroy’s "The Coyote Hunter of Aquidneck Island" is a charming tale, set within a small, idyllic New England enclave. Retired federal... Read More