"John Montgomery, Revolutionary Fifer" by Pat Duff is a captivating piece of historical fiction that follows the adventures of two teenage brothers during the American Revolution. As war breaks out in the young nation’s struggle for... Read More

Some writers have a gift for creating cozy scenes and comfortable locales despite a larger context of unease and violence. In her new novel "An American Tune", Barbara Shoup accomplishes this: meticulously establishing pleasant,... Read More

In "A Checkered Path to Destiny", Ivan L. Flynn, a native of Jamaica who now lives in the United States, recounts how he overcame a number of obstacles—familial, societal, and self-imposed—to become a productive citizen, a loving... Read More

How much author Jeff Kohmstedt may be channeling his own high school days is never mentioned, but he presents a very relatable story of white, middle-class suburban teens of a certain era in his debut novel, "The Fifth Kraut". Set... Read More

Martin Marmolejo’s study of globalization is a big book in terms of scope and size. The founder of a global investment management firm, Marmolejo focuses on the concept of globalization from a broad economic perspective in an... Read More

As hobbies go, eating in all of the three-star Michelin restaurants in France, plus a few other countries and a handful of American cities, beats reruns of any food program on TV. For Minneapolis attorney, wine collector, and serious... Read More

What happens to the air molecules we breathe in and out? Where were they last, and where are they headed? Helping children to understand how their bodies are connected to the earth and other living beings, this smartly conceived book... Read More

Even if Steven Schrader’s slim new memoir didn’t partially revolve around events in his family’s life in Manhattan’s Garment District, "Threads" would still be the perfect title for his fifth book, given the woven nature of the... Read More