The key elements of a gumshoe mystery combine with exciting historical details to build this fast-faced narrative. "The Country I Lived In" is a throwback detective story, mixing Cold War paranoia with lone-wolf gumshoe adventure. By... Read More

A lion creates a “gay pride” in this vividly illustrated and uplifting story. For those who recognize the lack of LGBT-themed picture books in the market, "George the Gay Lion" will be welcomed with utter joy. The gorgeously rendered... Read More

Deanna Kahler invites readers to get into the spirit of love with this lyrical work. Celeste loves Connor, but Connor is dead. Are the gifts she receives—a pink rose, a little gold ring—signs from her departed lover, or mere... Read More

This debut work is a clear-eyed look at the many ways plans can derail, and at the resilience of those who get back on track. Four men, four women, one college semester in Italy. Gail Mencini’s debut novel adds the volatility of young... Read More

"The Home Book" replaces personal opinions related to construction quality and workmanship in residential homebuilding with clear written guidelines. Not sure who to call when there’s a problem with your new home? "The Home Book"... Read More

Side gigs can become just as rewarding as your main gig; Kimberly Palmer tells how. Economic conditions have created a wholly new facet of the economy—workers that Kimberly Palmer calls “side-giggers.” Palmer, who is the senior... Read More

Roman Krznaric redefines the self-help book with thoughtful historical analysis of how life should be lived. The title of Roman Krznaric’s well-written and thoughtful book, "How Should We Live?", is slightly misleading. It suggests... Read More

From villains like John Wilkes Booth to heroes like TR and Tesla, they all had that certain something. While there have been many ways to capture the public imagination throughout history, being attractive has certainly never hurt. Some... Read More