Art does something special. It carries with it today the residue of Paleolithic ceremony and magic. And, historically, in terrible times, it was ceremony and magic that gave people the psychic means to endure, to survive. I’m not... Read More

Without exception, every one of the hands-­on projects in these five books offers a satisfying creative experience. From reupholstering chairs to soap-­making, there has never been a better time to discover a craft to suit your needs,... Read More

Waiting for the Queen: A Novel of Early America A Novel of Early America Joanna Higgins Milkweed Editions Hardcover $16.95 (247pp) 978-1-57131-700-1 Deserving of readers’ interest and sympathy, these two girls transform miraculously... Read More

In markedly distinct styles, the authors of this group of diverse stories deftly land readers into distinct eras that together span several centuries. The Double Cross Carla Kelly Camel Press Softcover $13.95 (240pp) 978-1-60381-945-9 The... Read More

Memories, scientists tell us, are not dependable. Our brains consistently fill in gaps with what we imagine could have happened rather than what actually did happen. What does this tell us about the memoir? Might the whole genre be filled... Read More

The New Yorkers Robert Herman Sean Corocoran Stella Kramer Proof Positive Press Hardcover $40.00 (128pp) 978-0-615-73491-0 Savor these rich images, valuable for street photographers and those wishing to keep alive the memory of 1980s New... Read More

Pilgrimage—The Sacred Art: Journey to the Center of the Heart Journey to the Center of the Heart Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook Skylight Paths Softcover $16.99 (176pp) 978-1-59473-472-4 With few exceptions, we the spiritual take our piety... Read More