A Maryland family navigates the return of their institutionalized daughter in "The Precious Jules", Shawn Nocher’s contemplative novel about duty, love, and sibling fears. Thirty-two years ago, Ella Jules—a child challenged because... Read More

In Anthony Bidulka’s novel Going to Beautiful, a widowed celebrity chef travels to a small town, where he encounters both dark secrets and uplifting surprises. Jake’s perfect life, built from his passion for cooking and several... Read More

In S. W. Leicher’s novel "Acts of Atonement", a lesbian couple deals with mental illness, cultural isolation, and unexpected reunions. Serach grew up Jewish; Paloma is Colombian American. The women built a wonderful life together after... Read More

Heather Wibbels’s "Bourbon Is My Comfort Food" is a beautiful, detailed guide to making and enjoying bourbon cocktails. Wibbels notes that many classic cocktails are made with bourbon, including Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, bourbon... Read More

Mick Herron’s satirical thriller "Bad Actors" follows a singular band of British intelligence agents as they investigate the disappearance of a Russian spy. As a Russian operative seeks to take down the corrupt assistant to the British... Read More

Jill C. Dardig and William L. Heward’s "Let’s Make a Contract" presents tools for reaching parent-child agreements. Sharing the insights and skills needed to craft contracts between parents and children, so that both can get what... Read More

In Arinze Ifeakandu’s short story collection, queer Nigerian men defy cultural norms to pursue love. For the Nigerian families in these tales, traditional masculinity is of the utmost importance. Loving men, or not looking manly... Read More

In this inspiring tale, a dance-dazzled dachshund, Dotty, cannot resist mimicking the ballet moves she loves—even when her person, Ms. Austere, issues other commands; even when she’s out on walks among other, baffled dogs. Rendered... Read More