Piazza explores the missions of these ten powerful nuns with admiration and a feminist spirit. At the heart of the Catholic Church—navigating declining numbers of new nuns, criticism, and internal pressures to uphold prescribed... Read More

Historically, the portrayal of women in comics has been a frustrating one, with female characters often relegated to the role of love interest, helper, or easily reformed adversary. However, Mike Madrid’s insightful new work, Vixens,... Read More

A hefty amount of wit takes this space opera into interstellar overdrive. In "Extendedcompanion", W Krasinski throws us into a gritty future that blends the space operas of Peter F. Hamilton with the irreverence and wit of Douglas Adams.... Read More

Jump in the family Winnebago and join Stacey Roberts on a hilarious and touching trip through a trailer-trash childhood. This hilarious book, Trailer Trash, With a Girl’s Name, is based on author Stacey Roberts’s life. It’s a... Read More

Observations and memories juxtapose tributes to beauty with the gracelessness of aging. A timeless work from Czech writer Bohumil Hrabal becomes accessible to English-speaking audiences, thanks to a loving translation by Stacey Knecht.... Read More

Those with a fine appreciation for intricate characters and exceptional attention to detail will enjoy this introspective novel. Comprehending and learning to overcome the type of psychological pain that penetrates the soul sets the tone... Read More

Adams’s thoroughness and energy make this book appealing to both movie lovers and those fascinated by the inner workings of filmmaking. "1939", by Charles F. Adams, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of six films that have... Read More

Skillfully crafted, "Last Breath" is an eye-opening look at the horrors of child prostitution. With a brisk pace, David Swendsen’s novel "Last Breath" depicts the evils of an odious child prostitution network operating throughout South... Read More