Rich character backstories make this spy thriller an entertaining read. John J. Davis’s "Blood Line" is a fast-paced mystery that uniquely emphasizes the value of family above all else. This is the first novel in the Granger Spy Novel... Read More

The author pulls from his own cadre of experience over two decades of story crafting to offer practical advice. There is nothing more frightening to a stalled writer than a blinking cursor on a blank page. In Playing with Stories: Story... Read More

Plainspoken yet packed with emotion, Ellis’s series of memories entertains and educates. A collage of vintage memories and modern musings, this collection of vignettes will ignite a real spark of life in a contemporary society immersed... Read More

Are animals compassionate? Campbell finds fifty reasons to believe they are. Jeff Campbell explores the idea of animal compassion in his book Daisy to the Rescue: True Stories of Daring Dogs, Paramedic Parrots, and Other Animal Heroes,... Read More

Raskin easily balances humor and drama in this novel about parenting, reality TV, and family. Erika Raskin’s "Close" is a welcoming and nuanced novel that offers a window into the life of the Marcheson family—with ultimately much of... Read More

This sweet story demonstrates the miracle of the holiday season—indeed, of every time of year: that giving truly is better than receiving. A heartwarming tale of the triumph of generosity over greed and the true spirit of the holiday... Read More

This clearly-laid-out cookbook is perfect for those who don’t want to sacrifice taste for healthy choices—or vice versa. Naturally Healthy Mexican Cooking: Authentic Recipes for Dieters, Diabetics, and All Food Lovers, by Jim Peyton,... Read More

Themes developed across stories and apparent in letters and essays comprehensively illumine the philosophy of Jewish feminist writer Hava Shapiro. Writing primarily in Hebrew around the turn of the last century, Hava Shapiro was among... Read More