Beneath a New Jersey sky, a young girl with the deck stacked against her falls in love with the weather. Years later, feeling an odd fit with her PhD program at MIT, she heads north to try her hand at television meteorology, whirling... Read More

For a small child, the world is filled with mystery and alive with possibility—in other words, it’s enchanted. But it’s a rare adult who manages to retain this sense of enchantment. At some point, we fall out of love with the... Read More

Thoughtful, touching storytelling provides a balm and resonance for our most human selves. Set against the backdrop of WWII, When It’s Over is a poignant story that examines how history defines our humanity, and that explores... Read More

Imagery is vivid, allowing the pristine beauty of the Rio Grande River to shine through. Both genuine and thrilling, "River Rat" by Michael E. Oppitz memorably depicts a life led on the river. The gripping story is centered on the... Read More

Kalina compellingly argues on behalf of an underutilized cancer treatment in his persuasive new work. In "The Conquest of Cancer", Vladimir Kalina provides insight into a controversial therapy that may provide a less intrusive treatment,... Read More

This book does much to elevate Albert Kotin into his rightful place alongside the other greats of abstract expressionism. Marika Herskovic has gifted the art world with a well-researched monograph on Albert Kotin, a Russian-born American... Read More

A splendid combination of action, intrigue, and political struggles make this a standout thriller. Robert W. Barker’s "Nuclear Rogue" is an entertaining, clever, and hair-raising modern-day thriller that skirts the borders of... Read More

In Melinda Snodgrass’s "The High Ground", book 1 of the The Imperials Saga, the riddle of interstellar travel has been solved, and humans are but one of several intelligent species sharing the planet. Where there is intelligent... Read More