Though climate change is a real concern, some choose to ignore the evidence and scientific consensus. But these six books featured in our Summer 2016 issue show that it is a very clear and present danger. Engaging and comprehensible, these... Read More

Great books are bridges to new worlds, and gifted translators make our far-flung literary journeys possible, offering passports to places and experiences that even the most intrepid travelers will never know: the Bardo, where Tibetans... Read More

At first glance, some of these books may look like pure fun, with cute drawings and silly story lines sure to induce lots of giggles at storytime. But each colorful page and goofy premise has an important message—from the importance of... Read More

It is often said that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. A quick look around the modern world, to examples of economic collapse and rising extremism, seems to confirm this popular adage. The question then arises... Read More

In these stories of transformation and self-discovery, a group of debut novelists deliver riveting works with themes ranging from family to fate. From historical fiction to modern journeys and coming-of-age tales, the works listed below... Read More

Ahhh, childhood. If we’re lucky, it’s full of love, laughter, maybe a dollar or two of allowance, but certainly lots of fond memories. There is also—for every sweet boy or sarcastic girl blissfully dreaming of sugar plums while... Read More

It’s old news by now that readers of all ages are unabashedly enjoying books aimed at young adults. Arguments can be made over whether this means more adults are reading or more adults just can’t relate to books aimed at adults.... Read More

Who says gift books need to be clunky coffee table doorstops featuring pictures of woven baskets or the marsupial mole in its natural habitat? From tattoos to running to a look inside a prison and a concentration camp, these eight indie... Read More