The many forms and ways of reading are joyously celebrated in "Mom, Dad, Our Books, and Me". One child observes all of the forms of reading in his world—from novels to cookbooks to sheet music to street signs—and all of the ways that... Read More

When Mole gets lost outside of his burrow, he is scared. When he meets a young wolf who is just as scared as him, the two decide to help one another and quickly learn that a friend can help make things better. Everybody must learn to... Read More

This banquet of words and recipes invites all chefs to slow down and enjoy the seasons. In the introduction to Cooking With the Muse, Myra Kornfield and Stephen Massimilla describe the project as a “cookbook for all book lovers and... Read More

This celebration of Pacific ecosystems encourages conservation and an appreciation of biodiversity. The California Current: A Pacific Ecosystem and its Fliers, Divers, and Swimmers is an exceptionally well researched and engaging... Read More

This collection is the perfect introduction to the erudite and entertaining work of a prolific essayist. Noted writer Joseph Epstein offers a smorgasbord of wit in the collection Wind Sprints: Shorter Essays. With "Wind Sprints", Axios... Read More

Think men have it easy? This well-researched book takes a hard look at the struggles facing modern males. The women’s movement continues to strive for equality, so men must have it pretty great in today’s society, right? Wrong, says... Read More

This is a zesty literary amuse-bouche that will leave readers salivating for more. Leslie Karst’s debut mystery, Dying for a Taste: A Sally Solari Mystery, brings a mix of quirky characters, culinary references, and scenic California... Read More

A medical crisis challenges a transatlantic friendship in this understated dual account of betrayal and disability. Michèle Halberstadt is a film producer as well as a journalist and author. In her latest novel, "Mon amie américaine",... Read More