In Nicholas Varner’s fantasy novel "Seasons of the Blue Pearl", a young skeptic learns the importance of magic and looking beyond the obvious. Whenever Mia’s parents try to teach her about her magical roots, she dismisses their... Read More

The spirited self-help guide "Buoyant" suggests methods for creative people to avoid stagnation and remain innovative. Aimed at creators and entrepreneurs, Susie deVille’s career guide "Buoyant" suggests approachable strategies for... Read More

"Thoughts on My Thoughts" is an uplifting memoir about the mutual enrichment that comes from the bonds between people and animals. Veterinarian Walter R. Hoge’s memoir "Thoughts on My Thoughts" celebrates the joy and satisfaction that... Read More

Daniel Paisner’s literary novel "Balloon Dog" revolves around a sculpture heist—though its artful characters are also vulnerable to other kinds of theft. Though he used to be a respected writer, middle age killed Harrison’s... Read More

In Nancy Nau Sullivan’s cozy mystery novel "Mission Improbable: Vietnam", two women in search of their families’ stories forge a sisterhood—and consider the human impacts of wars. Jean’s mother was Vietnamese, but Jean doesn’t... Read More

In this adventure novel with a thrilling premise, risk-taking renegades work to right historical wrongs. Inspired by conspiracy theories and stories surrounding eighty-four million ounces of gold stolen from victims of the Holocaust, A.... Read More

The deep, heartfelt essays of veterinarian Philipp Schott’s "How to Examine a Wolverine" read like rewarding animal memes. Drawing on years of experience, Schott’s bite-sized, real-life stories are organized by animal type, from... Read More