Mark Kurlansky is the bestselling author of culinary and social histories covering cod, oysters, milk, and salt. His latest book, "The Core of an Onion", gives the starring role to the humble yet essential onion, combining beguiling... Read More

The life and career of legendary musician and performer Prince is given graphic novel treatment in "Prince in Comics!" Prince showed interest in, and aptitude for, music from a young age. He was influenced by his father, a jazz piano... Read More

Hangin’ Tough is a knowledgeable essay collection that analyzes some of the biggest questions about boxing with aplomb. Jawed Akrim’s insightful essay collection Hangin’ Tough covers boxing world debates and discussions with humor.... Read More

Covering her extended stay in Portugal, Esmeralda Cabral’s memoir "How to Clean a Fish" is infused with insights and sensuality. Informed by the Portuguese concept of saudade (a wistful, transient sense of longing; “love and loss... Read More

The tale of the legendary rock band Queen is given pictorial treatment in the handsome graphic novel "Queen in Comics". Queen maintained a perennial presence on the pop charts in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, but their path to... Read More

A botanist hurries to find a murderer who uses poisonous bouquets as their calling card in Kate Khavari’s charming series mystery novel A Botanist’s Guide to Flowers and Fatality. At University College London in the early 1920s, men... Read More

Jeff Biggers’s "In Sardinia" is a story about becoming enchanted by an Italian island—its history, customs, literature, art, ancient archaeological sites, and heroes and legends too. Biggers regards Sardinia as one of Italy’s most... Read More

"Abundant Soul-utions" is a soulful self-help book that encourages self-care and delivers practical wisdom about changing one’s lifestyle for the better. Chris Atley’s self-help guide "Abundant Soul-utions" suggests that... Read More