Book Review
This Is the House That Luke Built
by Kristen Rabe
Set in Newfoundland, Violet Browne’s evocative, lyrical novel "This Is the House That Luke Built" is about a woman from a small fishing village who loses her husband at sea. The novel traces fifty years in Rose’s life via brief,...
Book Review
Conspiracy
by Kristen Rabe
"Conspiracy" is a fascinating, timely psychological study of those who believe conspiracy theories and of the elusive truths behind those beliefs. Citing an astonishing range of examples, the book defines a conspiracy as two or more...
Book Review
Wild Sonoma
by Kristen Rabe
With its stunning illustrations, "Wild Sonoma" will entertain oenophiles and naturalists as they visit Northern California’s wine country. This book is compelling in suggesting that, after you’ve sampled a juicy cabernet or an oaky...
Book Review
The River You Touch
by Kristen Rabe
Chris Dombrowski’s poetic memoir "The River You Touch" captures the natural beauty and drama of Montana. Dombrowski was nineteen when he moved from central Michigan to Missoula, Montana. He was enticed there by the writing of fellow...
Book Review
News of the Air
by Kristen Rabe
Jill Stukenberg’s gripping, atmospheric novel captures the restless moodiness of a family living in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. In a near future that’s threatened by ecological collapse, Allie and Bud flee the sirens and checkpoints of...
Book Review
Encountering Mystery
by Kristen Rabe
Dale C. Allison Jr.’s "Encountering Mystery" is a stimulating, thoughtful examination of the power and relevance of personal spiritual experiences that are often dismissed in the secular world. The work cites hundreds of accounts in...
Book Review
The Cold Canyon Fire Journals
by Kristen Rabe
Robin Lee Carlson’s enchanting, enlightening, and colorful nature book charts the renewal of life after wildfires ravaged a remote Northern California canyon. An exquisite sketchbook capturing several years of observation, the book...
Book Review
The Stories Behind the Poses
by Kristen Rabe
"The Stories Behind the Poses" captures the wisdom, beauty, and power of ancient Indian mythology to deepen and enlighten the practice of yoga. Fifty common yoga poses are paired with classic tales from Vedic mythology, shared with rich...