"The Stone Thrower", by Jael Ealey Richardson, is the true story of Chuck Ealey, an African American boy born in 1950. He played quarterback in football throughout high school and college and never lost a game. Intended for children ages... Read More

This is a story of joy, love, and thankfulness that will touch the hearts of mothers and daughters. "Beautiful Scars" by Kilee Brookbank and Lori Highlander is a moving story of how one girl recovered from devastating burns, with her... Read More

This fascinating work of medical history is refreshing and notable for its treatment of race as a critical part of the healthcare debate. Mike King’s "A Spirit of Charity" places the history of public healthcare in America in its... Read More

Centering on failures of the justice system, this novel is a haunting take on the fragility of family relationships when they’re tested by extremes. "All About the Greater Good", a novel by Teri Ames, examines the power of failures in... Read More

From application to life after graduation, this book provides financial insights for those who are college bound. Jodi Okun’s excellent book, "Secrets of a Financial Aid Pro", explores what it takes to pay for college. For many high... Read More

In the summer of 1945, the Pennsylvania Bedford Springs Hotel served as the detainment center for the Japanese ambassador to Berlin, along with his staff and all of their families. From this unusual real-life piece of history springs the... Read More

For women at a crossroads, this memoir provides an alternative to polarizing discussions on careerism and mothering. Work-life balance is a myth for many women and mothers. In Sharon Nir’s memoir, "The Opposite of Comfortable", the... Read More

Even as a kid, Jeff Fleischer recalls, he was a politics nerd. Now a Chicago journalist with history books about iconic revolutionaries and instances of mass hysteria under his belt, he’s issued a timely primer on the American... Read More