Bonds between humans and animals are especially powerful when creative and eccentric people are involved, as Alex Johnson’s quirky, alphabetical collection "Edward Lear and the Pussycat" demonstrates. This slim, playful trip through... Read More

In "The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care", Anna Borges blasts myths, touts benefits, and reveals an enticing array of opportunities for nurturing one’s self. Getting a grip on self-care—doing things that benefit the mind,... Read More

Michael Powell’s adventurer’s guide How to Send Smoke Signals, Pluck a Chicken, & Build an Igloo runs the gamut of outdoorsy skills. Seeking to transform nature novices into people who are equipped, confident, and resourceful in... Read More

Accessibility is the name of the game with A Year with the Sages. For those seeking a more academic take on the weekly Torah portion but who don’t have higher level divinity degrees, this companion from Rabbi Reuven Hammer is an... Read More

Get It Together is a compassionate guide to end-of-life planning. Melanie Cullen’s eighth edition of Get It Together is a detailed guide to getting your end-of-life ducks in a row. No one wants to think about their own death or what... Read More

"Congressional Procedure" offers insider-level understanding of how legislation passes through the House and Senate, handling a dry topic with great precision and clarity. Richard Arenberg’s reference work "Congressional Procedure"... Read More

For all its authentic, artisanal, true-to-the-earth talk, today’s wine industry is high tech, and the science-driven approach to quality in the vineyards and wineries around the world has surely made these the glory days for wine... Read More

"Trevor Lee and the Big Uh-Oh!" is funny and heartwarming, with a memorable lead whose challenges are easy to relate to. In Wiley Blevins’s thoroughly charming "Trevor Lee and the Big Uh-Oh!", Trevor is in third grade and struggling to... Read More