After Louisa Sparks’s parents die in a car accident, she goes to live with her aloof Grandpa George in his large house in the south of France. Though Louisa often wishes for the moment of her parents’ departure back, it is not until... Read More
A poet for whom face value represents life at its most treacherous, Richard Siken’s 2004 first collection, Crush, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and won the Thomas Gunn Award and a Lambda Literary Award.... Read More
India: Future Tense is a must-read for anyone curious about India’s evolving role on the world stage. India: Future Tense, by Peter Richards, is a clear, compelling look at what India has been, what it is now, and what it can become.... Read More
Lillie Voith is the sun around which her family revolves. She lives with her ever expanding family at the edges of Washington, DC, in a home her father built for her mother while spilling over with the enthusiasm of first love. Her... Read More
It’s an interesting exercise to consider, and give a grateful nod to, those who have shaped the person we have become. In his personal memoir, "I Mean You No Harm; I Seek Your Greatest Good", Jim Meehan establishes the tenet that has... Read More
A wedding planner shares disasters and quick fixes from throughout her career with a charming sense of humor. In a quick, easy-to-read account of her own experiences, charming mishaps, and quick-thinking saves, Lynda Barness provides a... Read More
The early life and WWII adventures of Jack Kennedy entertain in this powerful narrative. In "Affair and Honor", Batt Humphreys sketches historical fiction by delving into the life of Navy ensign John F. Kennedy as he ships out from desk... Read More
The incredible true story of a young survivor of the Killing Fields who became a leader to those around him. A gripping firsthand account of survival against all odds, Bun Yom’s Tomorrow I’m Dead is the story of the courage,... Read More