A longing for the land of his birth entwines De Franco’s memoir with entertainment and charm. James De Franco’s "Italy from I to Y?" reflects the gritty life in a little-known region of southern Italy called the Three Silas during... Read More

A snarky young protagonist facing a mystical world with a realistically unsure attitude makes this chilling novel an enjoyable read. In A. J. Salem’s debut novel, "Almost Demon", Gemma discovers she was born to be a summoner of angels... Read More

This collection provides invaluable background to the complex and sometimes contradictory origins and teachings of Pure Land Buddhism. The Shin Buddhist Classical Tradition: A Reader in Pure Land Teaching is a beautifully written and... Read More