Naturopath and medical herbalist Nicola Lincoln’s self-help book "Be Your Own Best Friend" is about developing positive habits and caring for one’s mental, emotional, and physical health. This handbook on holistic well-being includes... Read More

In Ludwig Volbeda’s intimate novel "Self Portrait", a lovesick teenager grapples with their self-image. During a school break, Jip struggles with their art class assignment. Between their attic bedroom sketches and... Read More

Randi Minetor’s wildlife guide is for those who live in urban areas; it suggests best practices for coexisting with one’s wild neighbors. Featuring a menagerie including squirrels, bears, and geese, the book covers the difficulties... Read More

In Harry Mathews’s literary novel "The Conversions", stories nest, esoterica abound, sentences fail, and gibberish is spoken. A beguiling unnamed narrator with distinguished connections and intellectual leanings attends a gathering... Read More

Francesca Galligan’s "Looking After Your Books" is a delightful reference volume for book lovers. A librarian at Oxford’s Bodleian Library, Galligan is an ideal dispenser of book-related advice. She balances her expertise with... Read More

An orphaned toad journeys through the natural world in the magnificent graphic novel "Alyte". Alyte is one of many eggs on his father’s back. When his father dies, he is thrown into a harsh but beautiful world. After meeting other... Read More

Set in Queen Esther’s court, Tessa Afshar’s enthralling romance novel "The Royal Artisan" is about family secrets and second chances. After losing her parents, Sazana rebuilds her life, finding quiet joy in her work as a potter,... Read More

Translated from Chinese, with illustrations reminiscent of Chinese animation, this picture book demonstrates that unlikely friendships can yield the sweetest rewards. On her way home, Bunny follows the smell of fresh bread to a bakery... Read More