Who needs history class when you can learn about the ’80s in America, the ‘40s in Poland, and the 1590s in Italy all in these young adult books reviewed in our Winter 2017 edition? For the young historians interested in an even more... Read More
A picture is worth a thousand words, so they say, which must make every graphic novel longer than a Tolstoy novel. But the purpose of these pictures is to convey a depth in appearance. Graphic novels can translate facial expression,... Read More
Children’s books are colorful, imaginative, creative. There’s a reason children love to be read to; their books are instilled with wonder and fun characters. But the depth of children’s books cannot be overlooked. Characters find... Read More
We all know the benefits of curling up with a good book when the weather grows cold. It’s even more wonderful if that book is poetry. Something about snow in the air calls to mind the musicality of a poem. For that swept-up sensation,... Read More
Remember, just because you had to put on a coat before you left the house today, doesn’t mean that we should start firing our climate-change workers in the Department of Energy. Need some more proof that China isn’t playing a big joke... Read More
Winter is coming, and so are a host of new, enticing mysteries, including some that lean decisively in the thriller direction. Whether you’re looking for a story that’s serious and sinister, such as the riveting Two Days Gone, or... Read More
The dawning of a new year bursts with motivation for health and fitness. Each year, there’s the hope that this year I’ll lose the weight, I’ll be more active, I’ll take control of chronic illnesses. But just as pervasive as that... Read More
What better part of the year for gift books than the December holidays? Just as these books can belong on coffee tables, they can also belong in the stacks of wrapped presents, just waiting to be opened. Give someone the gift of a good... Read More