Anyone fascinated by nineteenth-century American history and the westward expansion will enjoy Guerilla Bride. J. J. Zerr’s "Guerilla Bride" is a historical adventure headed by a complicated young man; it is reminiscent of Huck Finn,... Read More

This is a book that adolescents would find helpful and reassuring during the turbulence of growing up, and hopefully, one which parents and teachers would endorse. Written for young adults, Growing Up Is Hard to Do by Jay Spence offers a... Read More

In this inventive and engaging story, a young girl’s father helps her work through a sudden fear. "Neeka and the Squirrel Highway" by Charlie Wes Harris is an imaginative tale about a little girl whose father helps to soothe her fears.... Read More

"Bullets to Bandages" offers an intricate look inside one of the most battle-tested military forces in the world. Mark Terris’s memoir, Bullets to Bandages: Life Inside the Israel Defense Forces, looks back at the American doctor’s... Read More

The Boat Captain’s Conundrum is a breezy sail through public policy with a knowledgeable captain. Tom Corbett’s The Boat Captain’s Conundrum is a winning performance. It tackles hard questions about social policy development and... Read More

Economist Bryson argues that, although socialism may have a black eye, it’s not going anywhere soon, making this an always timely read. Phillip J. Bryson’s "Socialism" works to explain the birth, popularization, decline, and... Read More

This book is a long and comprehensive consideration of Africa that marks differences with Western perceptions. Khoza Mduduzi’s The West Stole Africa’s Wealth is a sprawling historical and socioeconomic discussion of the continent’s... Read More

This is a novel of depth and intrigue that shows that sometimes difficulties yield good results. Bill McCausland’s "It Came by Loss" is a flowing tale of love, loss, truth, heartbreak, and joy that details the trials and triumphs in... Read More