What begins as a dull and dreary rainy day for twelve-year-old Sam, and his dog, Spot, turns into an adventure through time when Sam receives a dusty box at a garage sale. Among the items in the box is what appears to be a storybook.... Read More

The “Robinson” in the title of Kathleen Rooney’s new collection of poems refers to a persona that appears in four poems by Weldon Kees. The “Robinson” poems, as they have come to be known, are widely regarded as being among... Read More

World War II stories continue to hold appeal for book lovers and filmgoers alike. "A Sheepish Man" is yet another title that capitalizes on the fascination with the period. This is the story of Colonel Robert Thornton White, a seasoned... Read More

Seashells reveal as much about their former owners as abandoned homes do about theirs. Some clues may be garnered by the shell shape. But to the layperson, the creators of these remnants remain a mystery. Despite a few of the hardier... Read More

No batteries required! Parents wishing to occupy their toddlers with creative learning activities will find Everyday Play: Fun Games to Develop the Fine Motor Skills Your Child Needs for School by Christy Isbell a useful resource. Dr.... Read More

At some point in their careers, most people will work for a boss they consider to be a tyrant. Like Miranda Priestly, the nasty magazine editor in The Devil Wears Prada, these bosses manage through humiliation, backstabbing, or other... Read More

Conversations with Thomas the first title in Amelie Diamant-Holmstom’s three-volume Courtship of Life series is written for “parents grandparents friends and all those involved in guiding children.” A distillation of the author’s... Read More

“The truth is there is no easy way to heal from what life brings our way. It takes a lot of effort and time to work through our pain” Nancy Stoops writes. “There are no short cuts or surefire methods…Healing can feel very lonely... Read More