A young husband and wife battle inner demons and harrowing conditions to establish a homestead in Montana in the early twentieth century. A melancholic man and his bride, Mable, homestead on the treeless plains of northeastern Montana in... Read More

This earnest tribute to the ’70s offers optimistic commentary on personal empowerment and larger-than-life characters. Lynn Steward’s debut novel, "A Very Good Life", charts a little more than a week in the life of a “disciplined... Read More

Compelling, refreshing characters, intelligent story, and fast action highlight this second installment of Rick Johnson’s fantasy epic. Rick Johnson’s second installment of the Wood Cow Chronicles, "The Overending", is an... Read More

This handy cookbook illustrates how low glycemic does not have to mean low taste or low happiness. Health reporter, editor, and diabetic Dr. Maury Breecher and co-author Judy Lickus have written "Low Glycemic Happiness"—a cookbook for... Read More

Bergthold’s description of the weather, hardships, loneliness, and even boredom of a rough winter trek through Nevada creates a unique portrait of mental toughness. There are authors who tell tales of adventure and those who take... Read More

Well-organized for situation-to-situation perusal, this guide to childhood safety blends tried-and-true methods with contemporary content. We’re advised to listen to our elders for a good reason: they have more experience than us, and... Read More

Poignant and often funny, this ode to her psychiatrist and friend asserts August’s gift of empathy. A patient and her psychiatrist each struggle with devastating illnesses in V. C. August’s tender and moving memoir of a love that... Read More

Born with a curse, tested in love and war, this Moon Child shines a light on life through much of the twentieth century. Supposedly born under a curse in a poor rural Mississippi community, Melissa Dukes rises beyond her neglected... Read More