A template for delving into one’s past to make fresh meaning from its stories, "In Search of You" is a gracious example of pursuing happiness and self-worth. Part memoir, part self-help guide, Kasey Compton’s book "In Search of You"... Read More

An exercise in ongoing, good-natured warmth, "Please Write" showcases the special bonds shared by dogs and their owners. J. Wynn Rousuck’s whimsical and waggish epistolary novel "Please Write" presents a conversation in letters between... Read More

Emphasizing the importance of appreciating that which makes life worthwhile, the pieces collected in John E. Budzinski’s "Not That It Matters" are celebrations of everyday experiences. John E. Budzinski’s "Not That It Matters" is a... Read More

"The Ruby Rule" is an optimistic self-help guide that accepts the inevitability of opposing viewpoints and encourages lively, civil dialogues with others. Arthur F. Coombs III’s "The Ruby Rule" advocates for empathy, tolerance, and... Read More

"Stockboy Nation" is a contemporary novel about growing through hardships. In Thomas Duffy’s novel "Stockboy Nation", a former bestselling author deals with midlife insecurity after his job prospects wane. Phillip, a New Yorker in his... Read More

"The Life and Times of Henry Plummer" is an entertaining historical novel that plays out against the panorama of the Old West. Linda Buxbaum’s action-packed historical novel "The Life and Times of Henry Plummer" follows... Read More

In this gripping sequel to the award-winning, bestselling The Devil’s Intern, 16-year-old Medusa Pallister applies for and receives an internship with the Devil. But it’s not all about filing papers and fetching coffee for the most... Read More

Details of a gang-infested small town in Illinois bring historical richness to this fictionalized family memoir. Even in small-town Illinois in 1913, gangs presented a problem for local residents. To clean up Hillview, the mayor hired... Read More