Researcher William Viney’s dazzling, illustration-rich book compiles scientific knowledge about, and cultural representations of, twins throughout history. Assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization increased the... Read More

Sean Ford’s haunting graphic novel "Shadow Hills" focuses on a fantastical environment-versus-economics conflict. Sleepy, remote Shadow Hills, with its vast, barren landscapes, doesn’t have much going for it beyond its shale... Read More

Sociologist Casey Stockstill’s "False Starts" exposes how racial inequality in the US begins in preschool. Stockstill spent two years observing the daycare provided by two top-ranked preschools in Madison, Wisconsin: a public Head... Read More

Karen Nepacena surveys the midcentury modern aesthetic with panache in this vibrant, accessible book—perfect for retro-vibe home makeover inspiration with its photographs, decorating tips, and design history. A manual for recreating... Read More

"Zen and the Art of Navigating College" is an ambitious, advice-filled guide to getting the most out of higher education. Drawing on personal experiences and the stories of great thinkers, Peter Klein’s education guide "Zen and the Art... Read More

Thirty years of Southern American cooking at Charleston’s Magnolias Restaurant are relayed with panache by Chef Don Drake, with over 100 recipes for customer favorites and seasonal dishes, as well as kitchen secrets, food stories, and... Read More

A headmistress and a wealthy rogue join up for a philanthropic cause in Jennifer Moore’s enthralling Victorian romance novel "Educating Elizabeth". Elizabeth opens a school for underprivileged factory girls in London’s East End with... Read More

The members of an Algerian immigrant family cope with their losses but retain their dignity in Faïza Guène’s novel "Discretion". Yamina left Algeria for the first time as a child, during the war with France in the 1950s. Since then,... Read More