Thorough and academic, this biography describes a Civil War hero who fought his battles with words. Episcopal Bishop Charles Petit McIlvaine isn’t a common name in history textbooks. This American historical figure was most influential... Read More

"The New Arcadia" offers a vital and compelling picture of a conflicted island and its people. The idyllic image of a tropical paradise and the cultural costs of perpetuating that image are at the center of Monique Layton’s fascinating... Read More

This book takes a unique approach to a World War II memoir, combining not only the stories of a father and son, but both men’s years apart writing about the subject. When the Nazis invaded Belgium early in the war, Otto Schrag was... Read More

The golfers in this thrilling story are complex characters who bring a blend of flawed personalities into the braided plot lines. From boardrooms and fairways to laboratories and seedy motel rooms, Howard Jahre spins a tale of... Read More

Gabriel’s Daughters is a lovely and optimistic story about the uncrushable nature of women’s spirituality. Janet Kay Jensen’s Gabriel’s Daughters is the imaginative tale of a young girl who breaks away from the expectations of... Read More

Sometimes dizzying but always exciting, this punk memoir is a microcosm of a musical moment. A memoir of chaos, punk rock, and drugs, "Punk Elegies" by Allan MacDonell delivers an experience without a message. MacDonell, punk rock... Read More

Golden outlines concrete solutions both concisely and with in-depth analyses to show Americans that change in Congress is possible. The problem is clear to nearly every American: Congress is not working well. Decisions aren’t made, and... Read More

A woman discovers her rich relationships in this exquisite exploration into themes of time and connections, love and loss. "Moose Tracks on the Road to Heaven" tells the story of protagonist Elena Elizabeth Wright Maguire, who reexamines... Read More