An engaging look at fear and the ways that people can survive it, this essay collection offers a bit of love in increasingly dark times. A multifaceted collection, Paths of Fear: An Anthology of Overcoming Through Courage, Inspiration,... Read More

In fifteen-year-old Cyndie’s Appalachian hometown of Greenfield, West Virginia, coal companies carry a lot of clout. When she and her best friend, Ashley, learn that mountaintop removal is planned for their beloved hangout, Mount Tom,... Read More

A search for birth parents turns into a thrilling, engaging mystery. In "Kentucky Woman" by Mike Brogan, a young woman tries to figure out her roots, with potentially deadly consequences. The novel delves into questions of just what... Read More

A team of essayists show how scientific and psychological advancements can improve society in this scholarly collection. In eighteen research-based essays covering subjects such as psychology, economics, and scientific theory, "The... Read More

The vampire mythos hasn’t been this creepy since Bram Stoker wrote Dracula. In Z. Rider’s horror debut, bandmates Dan and Ray are on the last leg of a long tour when they take a shortcut down an alley one night and are attacked by... Read More

As a memoirist, Fischer deftly fills the roles of both author and protagonist as she learns about the life of a young Austro-Hungarian girl. The Memory Book: One Woman’s Self-Discovery in the Mist of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, by... Read More

Shifts in time and from character to character parallel the motif of the swinging trapeze to reveal the circus-like perils of family relations. "Failing the Trapeze", by Susan V. Meyers, is an artfully crafted family drama. As the title... Read More

Wright uses her experience doing business in China to adeptly suggest ways both countries can improve their cultural understanding. Readers of Debra Wright’s "Why China?" will likely still ask themselves at the end of the book, why... Read More