African American and Harlem Renaissance history is told through the eyes of a theater pioneer. "Rhythm for Sale", by Grant Harper Reid, is a biography of the author’s grandfather, Leonard Harper, who did pioneering work in theater... Read More

Riggenbach is nothing short of brilliant in telling the story of American individualism through the central character of Joan Kennedy Taylor. Author, editor, journalist, and libertarian Jeff Riggenbach is probably the most likely person... Read More

Eva’s life story and Susan’s attempt to make sense of it are insightfully pieced together to create a unique tale of the mother-daughter relationship. "The Album" is an intriguing account of how Susan Knapp discovered the complex and... Read More

Primary sources from the Civil War bring a unique voice to this biography of an officer and his era. "Whirlwind and Storm" by Charles E. Farnsworth is a portrait of a multifaceted, adventurous Civil War officer. The book follows Charles... Read More

Everywhere Anne Frank might have gone on her tragic journey bears silent witness in this travelogue/history. Ronald Jansen (Anne Frank: A Memorial Tour in Current Images, 2011) returns to a topic of personal fascination with his newest... Read More

This hardworking, behind-the-scenes businessman is a voice of the civil rights movement that deserves to be heard. Shedding light on an unknown pioneer of African American civil equality, this important biography details the life of an... Read More

The adventures of the Pardeys are populated by colorful friends and some shady characters, all of whom have made their seafaring lives that much more exciting. Lin and Larry Pardey have spent much of their lives sailing around the world... Read More

Bridget’s story is a fascinating vehicle for understanding the Irish revolution. Mary Thorpe’s debut weaves Irish history into a loving family biography, with the author chronicling her grandmother Bridget’s rise from a destitute... Read More