Evolution is an ongoing process, as Charles Darwin famously argued, and so, as would be expected, the English language has undergone radical change since 1859 when Darwin published Origin of Species, which still resonates mightily. For... Read More

Gerrard’s novel is a well-written, vibrant look at the collision of past mistakes and the complexity of modern political life. "Short Century", by David Burr Gerrard, is a powerful novel about a father with a messy personal and... Read More

A peppy protagonist offers bittersweet recollections of desperately seeking a boyfriend. As if living in a small, backward town and having a name like Nova doesn’t offer enough grief, the protagonist in Lana Cooper’s "Bad Taste In... Read More

Musician and author Wesley Stace brings rock and roll alive with exquisitely authentic details in this funny novel about a rock band for kids. Welcome to the rock-and-roll Romper Room, where juice boxes vastly outnumber Solo cups.... Read More

The world’s greatest museums necessarily hide thousands of objects that are too rare, too valuable, or too fragile to exhibit. This delightfully informative art book guides us to forgotten treasures around the world. Read More

Does the world’s tallest bungee jump sound like adventure? How about drag racing in Los Angeles or swimming with sharks Down Under? Too crazy? Not crazy enough? Then imagine sand-boarding in Namibia, a wife-carrying race in Finland,... Read More

Pritchard has brought the Mississippi Delta to life in the character of Junior Ray with a masterful, fluid, and experienced hand. William Faulkner would be proud. John Pritchard’s third novel again features Junior Ray Loveblood, who... Read More

A modern morality tale of male hubris, high jinks, and humility comes in brilliant prose. Author and creative writing professor Michael Piafsky is a word wizard who moves readers from pity to humor to pathos in "All the Happiness You... Read More