Vulnerability and spiky wit make this account of one man’s second chance an appealing and worthy adventure. North Carolinian ad man and writer Andy Ellis brings wisecracking... Read More

A collection of daily reminiscences in e-mail form, this casual collection will delight those who know its author. Bill Faulhaber’s memoir, An Unconventional Lifetime Journey... Read More

Atmospheric style and intimate characterizations make these rich stories well worth reading to the bittersweet end. "Book Tales", a collection of short stories by David G.... Read More

Impressive in its scope and thoroughness, this work is an expert’s view of the growth of China as a global power. China’s Dance with the Foreign Devils by Dick Nanto is... Read More

Romantic tension and political unrest create a robust narrative that never has a dull moment. Lovers from two different worlds must navigate a cultural divide as well as... Read More

Worlds collide in this inventive romance that has hints of the supernatural. "The Angel of the Mansion" by Victoria Rich is an exciting thriller that delves into the worlds of... Read More

For those who don’t understand why terrorist acts happen, "Massacre at Sirte" is a most illuminating read. There aren’t many subjects tougher to tackle than the continuing... Read More

This memoir is an invitation to reflect on life through faith. "A Snowflake Never Falls in the Wrong Place" by Richard Zakka is a warm memoir centered on the belief that... Read More

This is serious and appealing historical fiction, both vivid and fresh. Amsterdam and colonial New Amsterdam come alive in Judith K. White’s vivid historical novel, "The Rise... Read More

Real-life experience and wisdom result in pertinent advice on fatherhood and what it means to be a family man. In his collage-like collection of writing, James Harrell Jr.... Read More

Violent crimes have wide implications, as this work of true crime shows. Angelo J. Kaltsos’s "Music You Will Never Hear" relates the story of the author’s uncle who, in... Read More

This is a compelling story of a family in transition and a woman’s advocacy for victims of domestic abuse. In Susan Willis Updegraff’s compelling "A Season for New... Read More