The side-by-side layout of image and story enhances the work of both the book’s creators. While a collaboration between an author and illustrator is hardly new, writer Leon Rooke and artist/painter Tony Calzetta took an unusual... Read More

Centuries-old concepts come to life in this thoughtful treatment of death’s place in Judaism. Jewish ideas about death, the afterlife, and the rituals surrounding them have a rich history, and Hillel Halkin expertly dives into those... Read More

On hot-button issues, Rubio focuses on “the space between” where Catholics can find common ground. American politics can be a challenge for Catholics, as its two major political parties agree with Vatican positions on certain issues... Read More

With birdsong and father-son bonding, this book is an immersive experience, following the author on his journey and learning along with him. Donald Kroodsma has already written multiple books about birds and their songs, but his latest... Read More

Throughout the stories, rich descriptions of plants and animals join with vernacular dialogue, making characters seem real. Matthew Neill Null’s fiction is set in the wilderness of West Virginia, and "Allegheny Front" combines nine of... Read More

This masterfully written book is a thoroughly engaging look at a society in transition. With "Tales of the Metric System", Imraan Coovadia uses an innovative structure and masterful writing to craft a portrait of life in South Africa... Read More

Fantasy and reality blur in this science fiction collection, full of eerie, otherworldly moments. The eleven short stories collected in Zelda Leah Gatuskin’s "Digital Face" all address, in one way or another, the question of what is... Read More

These retellings of Greek myths add valuable touches and character development to familiar tales. Ancient Greek myths endure largely because they’re good stories. In Arcadian Nights, John Spurling expertly retells those stories,... Read More