An image of billowy towers of stars-in-formation opens this wonder-inducing science text that introduces youngsters to some awesome features of space. The book pairs science terms with compelling factoids, as about the ongoing search for... Read More

Marked by hope, Andrew Arndt’s "Streams in the Wasteland" concerns drawing on one’s hidden desires for God to lead a life that hearkens back to the great spiritual traditions of the desert fathers and mothers. With frequent... Read More

Larisa Grollemond and Bryan C. Keene’s "The Fantasy of the Middle Ages" is a comprehensive, inclusive analysis of the many ways in which the Middle Ages inform popular culture. The book tackles the topic of medievalism: how materials... Read More

In the historical novel "The Sky We Shared", two girls—one Japanese, one American––live through separate atrocities during World War II, learning about the complexity of the idea of “enemies” in the process. Nellie is almost... Read More

With pathos and aplomb, travel writer Mark Chesnut’s enchanting book "Prepare for Departure" gathers essays about his aging mother and growing up in the 1970s as part of a single-parent household. Chesnut’s road trips and flights are... Read More

Heart Mountain, an internment camp in Wyoming, is brought to heartbreaking life in "Finding Moon Rabbit", J. C. Kato and JC²’s sensitive historical novel about surviving injustice with hope. Because of Executive Order 9066, Koko and... Read More

Filled with illustrated examples, charming anecdotes, and eye-catching colors, Abbey Sy’s newest book is a comprehensive guide to creating an artful travel journal. Sy’s book includes a mix of general journaling ideas, travel tips,... Read More

In "Formidable", Elisabeth Griffith relates how American women have approached political activism in the last century. The Nineteenth Amendment is the book’s starting point: it granted certain American women the right to vote in 1920.... Read More