There is no shortage of radical food books on the publishing landscape, but "Eating Promiscuously" seeks to put all others to shame. In its introduction, the author boldly states that all agriculture is a mistake, farming as an idyllic... Read More

"Island Home" is a lyrical and artistic look into the human relationship to landscape, especially in Australia. Part memoir, part ode, it combines a strong sense of place with a reflection on the personal impact of land, and of what... Read More

This installment of the Jack Hollister series features thrilling elements and clever spycraft that should have universal appeal. America declared its freedom but now needs to fight to stay free in a surprisingly small-scale historical... Read More

Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott, and Romulo Fajardo Jr. lay out a thoroughly enjoyable origin story for one of DC’s most famous characters, in their exciting and endearing graphic novel Wonder Woman: Year One. Wonder Woman, despite being... Read More

Gogi and Mogi’s adventure proves that, by working together, solving problems not only can be done, but can be fun. In Gogi & Mogi Go to the Garden by Golareh Safarian, two children work together to find Gogi a costume for Mogi’s... Read More

A young hatchling finds meaning in helping others in this sweet take on a classic tale. "Hatching Sharey" features a purple platypus whose looks inspire a journey from dismay to self-acceptance. In Bao-Khanh Tran’s whimsical riff on... Read More

The argument that race is an archaic and counterproductive social construction is cogent, smartly argued, and thought-provoking throughout. Stephen A. Tillett’s "Stop Falling for the Okeydoke" suggests that race is a false concept that... Read More

"The Saint James Conspiracy" satisfies through a blend of scholarly passion and suspense. Jessica Murphy’s "The Saint James Conspiracy" is an entertaining, intricate cloak-and-dagger novel that explores a controversial theory in... Read More