Don’t mention the word “chakra” in certain company. But if this lightning­rod term for the seven parts of the soul doesn’t make your skin crawl, then "Calculating Soul Connections" (Pine Winds Press, 978­0­93766­318­9) will... Read More

If all the diverse elements of humanity—ethnic, regional, spiritual—share one common existential goal, it is surely in the desire to understand consciousness and acquaint ourselves more deeply with who we truly are. We often ask,... Read More

Popkin brings alive the individuals who engineered a culture for the new world. Any history of visual art in America should include a review of Nathaniel Popkin’s "Lion and Leopard", a fictionalized account of early-American painters... Read More

Thistle Brown writes a smart, sophisticated story steeped in literature and music. Divine Toys: Book One is a remarkable story steeped in literature and classical music that takes the reader from the poor countryside of Arkansas to the... Read More

Claiming that the current American perspective on the pilgrims is idolatry, this historian has crafted a thought-provoking lesson on how to contextualize the past. The Pilgrims are heroes admired for their bravery, commitment to... Read More

Fate and faith, curse and coincidence—through vividly imagined characters, Jessica Penner creates a complex journey through dark places that follow generations. In 1903, a baby girl, Agnes, is born into an ultra-conservative Mennonite... Read More

Allred’s eloquent word portraits capture each character’s own brand of quirkines. "A Simplified Map of the Real World" is a near-flawless first book that delights with its colorful portrayals of loggers, farmers, families, and even... Read More

McDermott’s rare talent for conveying a crisp image of a scene shines in this collection of fresh, tightly woven stories. Courtney McDermott’s collection of short stories, "How They Spend Their Sundays", is like a Whitman’s Sampler... Read More