Johanna Garton’s engrossing "Edge of the Map" traces the rise of Wisconsin native Christine Boskoff to the top of the list of elite mountain climbers. Known for her humility, courage, strength, and uncanny ability to breathe at high... Read More

"Diggy the Dog Explores Friendship" is lovable for its example of asking for help and finding friends in the bargain. In Adam Loveless’s frolicsome picture book, a dog who’s stranded on the wrong side of a river bank finds his way... Read More

With its strong attention to the historical record, "The Great Game" is a sympathy-building tale. In Togrul Bagirov’s captivating historical novel "The Great Game", a man is driven by his intellect and his desire to do good. The shores... Read More

"Dancing with Langston" is a powerful novel about the rewards and the realities of following one’s dreams. A visit to an elderly relative turns a mourning woman’s life upside down in Sharyn Skeeter’s absorbing novel "Dancing with... Read More

"Nobody Knows" is a faith-focused novel concerning the mistakes and accomplishments within an eventful life. In Larry Schneiderman’s generational drama "Nobody Knows", a conflicted family man deals with love affairs, illness, and his... Read More

"A Delightful Little Book on Aging" is a lighthearted self-help book for seniors and soon-to-be older folks that encourages reflection, evaluation, and transformation. Stephanie Raffelock’s self-help book "A Delightful Little Book on... Read More

Soviet Jews faced anti-Zionist actions within the USSR; under pressure from human rights campaigns, they were finally offered opportunities for emigration, though leaving was risky. Poignant and suspenseful, Emil Draitser’s "Farewell,... Read More

Built on the premise that today’s world is unhealthy, Pilar Gerasimo’s "The Healthy Deviant" is a self-help corrective. Arguing that society has normalized problems like a lack of sleep, unhealthy eating, overworking, and... Read More