Moss infuses the magical with the mundane in a manner that lends real weight and volume to their narratives. Robert Moss’s "The Boy Who Died and Came Back" opens with “Offering,” his poetic invocation of the Muse, which begins... Read More

Darker moments balance the portrait of a place marked as much by seasonal change as by its irresistible mythology and history. Gardener-in-chief Alain Baraton reveals the Palace of Versailles—seat of the former monarchy, symbol of... Read More

Heartbreakingly honest, authentically mature, Evans’s memoir is a testament to survival through loss and grief. Stanford fellow and poet John W. Evans delivers a memoir of unexpected grief which is both emotionally ragged and deeply... Read More

Fascinating trivia about artists in turn-of-the-century Paris adds layers of insight to a time of growth and experimentation. The famed Belle Époque was a period of artistic and cultural flowering in Paris that began in 1900 and ended... Read More

Adams’s thoroughness and energy make this book appealing to both movie lovers and those fascinated by the inner workings of filmmaking. "1939", by Charles F. Adams, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of six films that have... Read More

This noir detective story set in a future with paranormal Earth inhabitants blends genres in an interesting way. Reboots: Diabolical Streak is a noir-style detective story that takes place in a mash-up world of science fiction and... Read More

Our protagonist must discover the connection between Tiffany windows and the death of a Russian night guard, in this deftly-paced murder mystery. Erica Donato is a single mother in her thirties who is working on her dissertation on urban... Read More

Conventions of old-fashioned mystery novel bring humor and coziness to this story featuring a female outsmarter of criminals. Collecting the best qualities from female cozy sleuths, Steven Rigolosi pens the story of Miss Felicity Prim,... Read More