Agnes Martin got a late start in her art career, struggled with relationships at a time when she couldn’t live openly, dealt with mental illness, and still became an important figure in the art world where her work was a bridge between... Read More

Within the Ottoman Empire during World War I, Sarah Aaronsohn, her siblings, and their friends formed a Jewish spy ring—Nili—that collected information for the United Kingdom. Spurred into action after she personally witnessed... Read More

Jan Yoors achieved international fame as a tapestry artist in the bohemian New York scene of the 1960s, but that barely qualifies among the most interesting parts of his life. In "Hidden Tapestry", Debra Dean dives into the artist’s... Read More

Johnson has created an important work of sports—and American—history. In the 1930s, UCLA added five prominent black athletes to its football team, and they helped to turn the Bruins into a powerhouse. In "The Black Bruins", James W.... Read More

This satisfying crime thriller is elevated by its twisting writing and snappy dialogue. Douglas Light’s fast-paced "Where Night Stops" is a well-executed thriller that combines genre staples with literary style. Orphaned and living in... Read More

Young students compete in a futuristic setting in this story that teaches useful lessons about teamwork, family, and forgiveness. Jackie Yeager’s "Spin the Golden Light Bulb" is a relatable story with valuable lessons for young... Read More

Jerome Cardano may not have specifically discovered quantum theory, but his work on probability and binomials helped make it possible. In The Quantum Astrologer’s Handbook, Michael Brooks explores the Renaissance mathematician’s life... Read More