This novel is an interesting, compelling, and unusual political journey through an election season. An unconventional and often funny look at the nuances of modern politics, "The Cleaning Crew" by Richard D. Hayes is an account of what... Read More

Maher’s book will prove pleasurable and informative reading for anyone interested in Korean culture as observed through Western eyes. Kevin M. Maher’s "No Couches in Korea" tells the tale of the author’s extended period in South... Read More

With elements of thrillers and erotica, this novel offers an interesting look at complex human relationships. "Surfing on a Cloud" by Stephen Buckley is an exploration of the intricacies of relationships, from love and lust to fear and... Read More

This faith manifesto succeeds at focusing on the idea of how divinity works, and it wonders at the human soul. In his personal manifesto, "The Silence of God", pastor Gene Russell makes a passionate case for a personal and loving God... Read More

There is holiness in the stillness and the wild, as it becomes clear in Margo Wheaton’s new collection. Her poems speak of the ways that the earth’s movements translate through human bodies. They personify winds and snows, while... Read More

This Depression-era tale gently imparts lessons about persistence, honesty, and helping those in need. Alane Adams’s "The Egg Thief", the second picture book based on the childhood tales of the author’s father, expertly transmits a... Read More

Christine Valters Paintner, Abbess of the “virtual monastery” AbbeyoftheArts.com, and author of eight books, explores the Christian spiritual path through the stories of twelve monks and mystics, ancient and modern. Each story... Read More

For a keen birdwatcher like Lynn E. Barber, birds are a way into learning about current conservation challenges. Her "Birds in Trouble" profiles many of America’s endangered birds and gives concrete advice on how to help both... Read More