Penny Howson’s The Pope, My Brother and I is a reissue of the memoir she originally published in the 1960s. Subtitled Recollections of a French Childhood, the reprinted book offers a new generation of readers the opportunity to smile... Read More

By comparing the biblical narratives attributed to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John with the contemporaneous historical narratives composed by authors such as Herodotus, Tacitus, and others, "The Four Fabulists" challenges the idea that the... Read More

Without including magic, witches, curses, violence, or villains of any sort, Rajesh Talwar has lovingly crafted a short but big-hearted tale of a princess choosing a suitor in "The Bearded Prince". As with many works for children, The... Read More

The year is 2047 and scientist James Kennedy has convinced governments throughout the world to move beyond their differences and the lingering threat of terrorism in order to work collaboratively to “terraform” Mars for colonization.... Read More

Described as historical fiction, but easily mistaken for memoir, the second volume of Jean Ayer’s Tales of Chinkapin Creek is an absolute delight. Names and locations have been changed, and the first-person narrator represents the... Read More

Dr. David Demko, who holds certifications in gerontology and retirement planning, thinks Boomers—otherwise known as people born between 1946 and 1964—have a lot to learn if they are to live longer, healthier, and happier lives, and... Read More

Most people take pains to avoid illness. For Andrea Avigal, purposefully injuring herself and making herself sick provided a respite from the horrific homelife of her childhood. Raped, demeaned, and beaten by her father, she grew up... Read More

David Samuels, like the lead character and narrator of "I Was a Pilot for the Mob", is a decorated veteran and winner of the Silver Star and numerous other medals for courage under fire. The author draws on his own experience as a... Read More