Stand your ground and make thoughtful observations—carefully, and with aplomb. Ben Berman repeatedly delivers on this not-so-easy dictum. He ain’t no bum. A fan of Dante’s terza rima rhyme schemes, Berman’s early book, Strange... Read More

Two critter-friendly series, one heartfelt idea that wild or tame, animals and humans have a lot to learn from one another. Meet cuddly kittens and playful puppies in Holly Webb’s Pet Rescue Adventures, and twins Ella and Caleb who... Read More

When a parent goes to jail or prison, children are often left with conflicting emotions. In "Far Apart, Close in Heart", Becky Birtha explores the fallout with compassion and insight. Maja Kastelic’s softly inviting vignettes show... Read More

This surprising novel explores the not-so-perfect lives inside an insular religious community. Coincidence, Christianity, and the past collide in Gary Kyriazi’s introspective morality tale, Father’s Day. It’s the afternoon before... Read More

A sneaky letter larcenist wreaks havoc by stealing ABCs from around town, in Bill Richardson’s "The Alphabet Thief". Hilarity escalates as rhyming verses, accompanied by creatively quirky drawings from Roxanna Bikadoroff, tell how an... Read More

Thoughtful commentary on navigating difficult times is offered from a place of awareness and understanding. There’s giving advice as a trained professional and giving advice from personal experience. In his new self-help book, "GPS",... Read More

This memoir shines a light on the growing gig economy and convenience culture, where getting from point A to point B is as easy as swiping one’s phone. Steven Roy Grimsley’s "Stars in My Car" speeds into the burgeoning genre of Uber... Read More

The combination of clear instruction, inspiring tone, and personal experience make this a compelling guide for getting healthier quickly. Although two weeks might seem a scant amount of time to overhaul a lifetime of poor health habits,... Read More