J. M. Walsh, a Mahayana Buddhist of the Sokka Gakkai tradition, wrote "Your Enlightened Mind Wants to Know" to share his extensive research into the fascinating and complex roots of Buddhism in an effort to discern whether Shakyamuni... Read More

When it comes to working with one another in a business venture, many couples might be wary of the negative effects it could have on their relationship. As Chakib and Jinan Jaber suggest in their excellent book, however, sharing a common... Read More

Upon turning the first page of Katherine Griesz’s memoir, "From the Danube to the Hudson", one embarks on a journey through the history of Hungary as seen through the eyes of the author and her family. It is a rags-to-riches-to-rags... Read More

“The real voyage of discovery,” wrote Marcel Proust, “consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” In *Journey to the Edge of Eden—*a book that is part memoir and part call for environmental... Read More

In recent years, fast food has been blamed for the unhealthy diets of Americans. Lisa Tillinger Johansen adopts a different perspective in her provocative book: She believes that the 50 percent of Americans who eat fast food are not... Read More

As debate rages about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their impact on seeds and farming, there’s another issue that deserves to be widely visited: the dearth of diversity in our current food system. Because of changes in our... Read More

When it comes to desire, butterflies aren’t only in the stomach—they can also flutter quite strongly a few inches lower. For two characters in Fire’s "To Love a Woman", those butterflies are a constant presence, leading them to... Read More

Despite its title, "The Cookie Book" is not a handy guide for home bakers who want to whip up some new treats—instead, it’s a rollicking, joyful, and highly informative guide to women’s “cookies.” “‘Why a book about the... Read More