"Pomegranates and Artichokes" is a cookbook, a travelogue, and a master’s class in foodways. As seen through Saghar Setareh’s transition from her childhood in Iran to her adulthood in Italy, three distinct regions—Iran, the Levant... Read More

"Grey Bees" is an affecting novel in which an apolitical, impassive beekeeper’s life is upended by war, despite his best efforts to remain neutral.  Russia is hungry for Ukrainian lands, but the people of Little Starhorodivka, in the... Read More

A princess and a disgraced former knight find love despite dark magic, family secrets, and tragedy in the graphic novel "Darkly She Goes". Islen is a beautiful princess trapped in a foreboding castle full of monsters. When Arzhur is... Read More

Brilliant colors and dreamlike illustrations complement this touching tale of brotherly love. An older brother watches his younger brother sleeping in his crib, imagining all the adventures they will go on when he’s older. Delicate... Read More

Misty watercolors evoke the intangible air of dreams in this story about the magic of imagination. At the narrow stretch where a river feeds into a lake, three siblings set out to build a dam. As they work, they are joined by the Royal... Read More

The nature of dreams is explored in this book of few words with stunning illustrations. A young girl describes the strange nature of her dreams, ever-changing apart from the last one that brings her back to consciousness. The dreams are... Read More

The stark contrast of winter woods lends a foreboding atmosphere to this fairytale-like story about fear and courage. Sylvie had always been fearless, until she caught a glimpse of a wolf in the woods. Sylvie is afraid that no one will... Read More

"The Pride Atlas" is vibrant and comprehensive in covering global destinations for LGBTQ+ travelers who are looking to celebrate their history with joy. Separated into five regional chapters, the entries (contributed by journalists,... Read More