Love blooms between a renegade Christian and a jailer’s daughter, but is threatened by controversies, in Jamie Ogle’s invigorating romance novel "Of Love and Treason". In third-century Rome, Iris was blinded in an accident. She longs... Read More
In Claire Rudy Foster’s speculative novel "The Rain Artist", a celebrated umbrella artist goes on the run after being framed for the murder of the planet’s wealthiest man. In a too-believable future, the planet has lost most of its... Read More
A quirky collection of creatures provide a lesson on self-expression in this tongue-in-cheek picture book about the subjectivity of art. Paty’s exhibition is only three days away, and she has little prepared. She calls on her friends... Read More
Nicolette’s Miele’s "Runes for the Green Witch" gathers a wealth of useful information on the Elder Futhark Runes and the plants and herbs that correspond to each one. The runes are a system of magical symbolism that has been used... Read More
Chay Wike’s cookbook "The Kitchen Commune" meets diverse dietary needs, introducing one hundred-plus creative dishes that welcome all to the table. A serious health issue sparked Wike’s determination to take control of her health... Read More
In Tlotlo Tsamaase’s fearsome futuristic novel "Womb City", a woman struggles to escape the dystopian horror of her AI-controlled existence. Twenty-eight-year-old Nelah lives in Botswana with her police officer husband, Elifasi.... Read More
In Eva Menasse’s short story collection "Animals", families, parents, and lovers are understood in terms of excerpted zoological descriptions of animal behavior. “Butterfly, Bee, Crocodile” delves into the private grief of a woman... Read More
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