In Eleanor Lerman’s resonant novel "Watkins Glen", an estranged brother and sister reunite to deal with illness, aging, and memories. Susan and her older brother, Mark, led very different lives. Still a free spirit in her sixties,... Read More

Historian Julie Willett chronicles the rise of the 1970s caricature of masculinity and sexism in "The Male Chauvinist Pig". This academic work dives into second wave feminism and the pop culture that surrounded it, beginning with... Read More

In "For the Love of Cod", Eric Dregni goes on a quest to discover why Norway—with its long, dark winters, reserved citizens, and no native word for “happy”—often tops the “Happiest Country in the World” charts. Eager to... Read More

As a wellness and travel journalist in Brooklyn, Annie Daly got tired of the version of health Americans are often sold: one centered on jumping head first into the latest diet and workout trends, taking prescription medications, and... Read More

The president of the United States is one of the most visible people on the planet, and photographs of presidents have been an important part of their legacies for generations. Cara A. Finnegan explores the history of presidential... Read More

In Mary Casanova’s evocative novel "Waterfall", a young artist readjusts to life after a harrowing stay at a mental institution. Set in 1922, amid the lush Minnesota wilderness, the novel creates an idyllic, unique sense of place.... Read More

Michelle Duff’s "Jacinda Ardern" follows the political trajectory of the world’s youngest woman leader, whose commitment to “relentless positivity” has changed the course of New Zealand’s politics. Ardern’s 2017 election... Read More

Arne and Carlos are known for their whimsical knitting designs, and their "Field Guide to Knitted Birds" is a colorful, inspiring introduction to a habit-forming knit genre. The book’s small bird projects are all worked in the same... Read More