This wonderful wartime story set in a fascinating era is equal parts action and romance. The South is torn by the Civil War in "Prairie Dog Town", a story punctuated by shells blasting and the continual threat of Union invasion. This is... Read More

A frustrated PhD student discovers a voracious hole beneath his office in this fun and disturbing work of science fiction. It seems a little bizarre to begin a novel with “then,” as if it’s a continuation of a prior thought, but... Read More

At the center of Kelley’s story is a theme of peace and unity among diverging religions, as well as the eternal search for one’s purpose. Young Mekhaeil Zacharias may have escaped the beheadings that claimed the lives of his fellow... Read More

At turns hilarious, tender, and tough, this is the fabulous memoir of a woman who forged her own path to the writers’ room in an industry dominated by men. If you like classic television, you’ve probably seen Rita Lakin’s work. Dr.... Read More

Four friends continue to learn lessons of faith even after their spiritual retreat has ended. In her sequel to Sensible Shoes, Sharon Garlough Brown sends her four protagonists out to walk the walk they learned together during their... Read More

Fascinating reading for anyone interested in psychology, Barquet presents a case for how and why identity forms. Antonio Barquet does not title his study of identity Who Are You? but rather "Why Are You?" because to this author, it’s... Read More

Pedersen’s writing is hopeful and peaceful, with strong themes of love and generosity. Todd Erick Pedersen helps discover new ways of thinking about nature in his book, Sophia: Writings on Nature and Religion, a series of thoughtfully... Read More

Kramer and Heeley convey their experience with Hollywood celebrities in simple but vivid color. The beautiful pool with the playing-card theme. The dog named Harry. The refrigerator full of Budweiser. The hand-drawn sketches of Harvey... Read More