Finlay’s descriptive history of paint and its derivatives from nature perfectly couples with the reproductions of exemplifying artwork. "The Brilliant History of Color in Art", by Victoria Finlay, covers the development of art and... Read More

Arnold’s respect for the needs of children is evident on every page, and his perspective gives those who work with children a renewed sense of purpose. In Johann Christoph Arnold’s slim volume, Their Name Is Today: Reclaiming... Read More

Bicknell’s holistic analysis of 1844 America shows how much the nation has changed—and how much it hasn’t. After reading John Bicknell’s new history about the United States in the mid-19th century, one comes away with the feeling... Read More

With an understanding of the nature of rock and roll, Loren shows tumultuous musicians as humans, not idols with moral failings. Many bands started out on the “long, strange trip” toward rock-and-roll stardom in the 1960s, but few... Read More

Duberstein captures heartbreaking ennui with his disciplined volley between time periods and details stabbing out at unexpected moments. "Five Bullets" is a story of two men—Karel Bondy, a father and husband who escaped from Auschwitz... Read More

A likable protagonist with humor and medical knowledge propels the plot of this exciting thriller. Retired surgeon Cooper “Mackie” McKay returns in his second thriller outing by Stephen Russell, "Command and Control". As with the... Read More

While adroitly delving into the timeless themes of friendship and conflict, Aladjai also vividly explores a little-known culture. Across time and cultures, conflicts have erupted. During such wars, some people look beyond the differences... Read More

A vibrant teen protagonist with a sharp sense of humor makes for an entertaining guide to the weird world of this surreal, touching novel. Bruce Edwards’s The Age of Amy: Channel ’63 plops a fresh protagonist into a quirky setting to... Read More