Jemc probes the inner lives of individuals with compact, powerful, and insightful stories in this collection. Jac Jemc’s first novel, My Only Wife, was a finalist for the 2013 PEN/Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction, and Jemc serves as web... Read More

Detailed depictions of firefighting provide a context for gender inequality in physically demanding careers. Mary Pauline Lowry’s novel "Wildfire" provides an insider view into the world of the Pike Interagency Hotshots. Lowry, who... Read More

Huang offers a subtly powerful portrait of a confused Chinese girl’s growth through tragedy and conflict into a strong young woman. A highly competitive university student and an elusive panda bear might seem to have little in common,... Read More

Death, resurrection, and change are woven into the narrative of Talkhoon’s personal experiences during her country’s upheaval. Farnoosh Moshiri’s latest novel is set during the 1979 Iranian revolution against its monarchy. "The... Read More

The physical world and internal universe of Parks’s characters are given equal attention, and the overall impression is a brief but complete portrait of what happens beyond sorrow. Strong characters immersed in gentle moments of great... Read More

The rich history of numerous cultures is revealed in this in-depth investigation into the tortilla. Paula E. Morton investigates the history of the tortilla from its roots in ancient Mesoamerica to its presence in modern society. Along... Read More

Semken’s words, bordering on the ecstatic, will touch a nerve in those who have been close to the truly wild. Together with illustrator Andrew R. Driscoll, Steven H. Semken has created a work that is part mystical exploration, part... Read More

Spiritual health leads to physical health, said Kellogg, the charismatic subject of this quirky biography. He’s a round, goateed fellow, dapper in his all-white suit (the better to absorb the sun’s healing rays) on the cover of "Dr.... Read More