Shannon and Owens take board books a step beyond the basics by engaging the senses and many facets of a child’s understanding. There are requirements for a quality children’s board book that must be met: bright colors, easily... Read More

This larger-than-life protagonist and all his flaws make this tense adventure a thrill to read. Jack Madson has an anger he can’t shake: he fights, he regularly loses his cool, and he doesn’t let up even when he knows what’s good... Read More

Goldsborough excels in describing the excessive behavior of his characters and the intoxicating ambiance of Parisian life. Fictional characters interact seamlessly with actual people and events in James Oliver Goldsborough’s "The Paris... Read More

Emotionally wrought imagery conveys the characters’ struggles in this rich fantasy novel. Set in a world full of darkness and demon influence, J. M. McDermott’s "We Leave Together" is a story of love, addiction, despair, and desire.... Read More

Love, sex, and the minotaur meet in a fascinating collection of essays. In what ways do the themes of classical mythology and folklore inform people, both in the modern world and antiquity, of the nature of love and sex? What began as a... Read More

Cannon’s testimony details Marxist philosophy on war and what socialists can take from it to counter the American capitalist majority. "Socialism on Trial", by James P. Cannon, offers explanations to those who question the efficacy of... Read More

An accessible work of theological history traces how a Japanese Buddhist movement has spread its simple message of hope worldwide. With over twelve million members, Soka Gakkai International is one of the largest lay Buddhist groups.... Read More

Surprisingly resonant poetry with skillful use of language reveals how animal companions teach us about life and death. Heartfelt verses written for a beloved pet have no doubt graced the journal pages of many a would-be poet. With "Dogs... Read More