Sally Howard examines the value and devaluation of unpaid housework in "The Home Stretch". Though more and more women are entering the work force, responsibility for domestic chores—cooking, cleaning, childcare, and other family... Read More

In his joyous book "The Secret History of Here", Alistair Moffat uncovers the rich history, and natural wonders, surrounding his Scottish border farm. Moffat’s observations and discoveries come through descriptive diary entries that... Read More

Deirdre Sinnott’s potent historical novel "The Third Mrs. Galway" covers the early abolitionist movement in New York via the story of a multidimensional family. Helen is young when she marries Augustin Galway, an older financier... Read More

"Just Diagnosed: Breast Cancer" is a useful medical text that addresses common concerns about cancer well. Certified health care professional Arlene M. Karole’s self-help medical guide "Just Diagnosed: Breast Cancer" is for those who... Read More

Rob Leininger’s "Gumshoe in the Dark" is a twisty mystery that benefits from dark humor and unforgettable characters. Mort is an ex-IRS agent and a current PI who has a knack for finding high-profile dead bodies. He’s on his way to a... Read More

Peter Hiller’s illuminating biography "The Life and Times of Jo Mora" tours the works of one of the most productive, multitalented artists of twentieth-century America. Containing two hundred photographs of Mora’s work and excerpts... Read More

Steven Raichlen’s "How to Grill Vegetables" is an instant classic that brims with imaginative treatments of fruits and veggies, whose natural sugars reach “supernatural sweetness” when altered with smoke and fire. Plant ingredients... Read More

In "The Kissing Bug", Daisy Hernández recounts watching her aunt die from a little known or understood disease. Years later, Hernández set out to learn more, and entered into a harrowing medical mystery. Hernández’s memories of her... Read More