Rayne is the son of the only blacksmith in Gressevia who can forge magic weapons for King Midas. He’s grown up hearing the story of Midas’s rise to power—his indiscriminate slaughter of the magical creatures who once preyed on... Read More

Ash and his friends are back for another thrilling adventure. The heart of the Diamond Domain has vanished, and only Diancie can make a new one. In order to do so, Diancie must search out the elusive Xerneas, teaming up with Ash,... Read More

The Cancatervater, a monster constructed of old ideas, terrorizes Earth in his flying castle, kidnapping artists, scientists, and a librarian in order to gain a flesh body made of new culture. Luckily, flying hero Mighty Star is on the... Read More

At turns heartbreaking and humorous, this coming-of-age story is a must read. Leila Abdelrazaq tells the story of her father Ahmad’s childhood growing up as a Palestinian refugee, from first grade through to his decision to attend... Read More

This exquisite graphic novel presents a glimpse of life behind the scenes at Dior in the ’40s and ‘50s. The fictionalized Clara, who becomes a model for Christian Dior following the launch of his “New Look,” serves as the gateway... Read More

Meet Dr. Iwan James, GP in a small Welsh town. Darkly comic vignettes from Iwan’s life—from home visits to a cantankerous lung-cancer patient to run-ins with a local recluse who bears a strong resemblance to the Unabomber, to bike... Read More

With growing concern about climate change and public health, this comprehensive book is timely, informative, and motivating. Charts, graphs, and infographics accentuate the text, which describes where certain foods come from, how they... Read More

Future editors of the New York Times and wannabe investigative journalists will have much to study in this historical look at the people who shaped the industry. These figures’ inventive methods of interviewing, exploring, and... Read More