These are commendably clear and concise histories of expansive topics. Is there anything that can be done to reverse cultural and political decline? Maybe. That is the conclusion that historian Bruce D. Thatcher reaches in his excellent... Read More

Astrologer’s Proof raises intriguing questions about the role of the universe in the everyday lives of earthly beings. An intriguing theory that people’s lives can be guided by scientifically proven astrology is at the heart of David... Read More

Chapters flow naturally and suspense is conjured masterfully in this Lake Michigan thriller. Robert Wangard’s "Victim" slowly unfurls the truth behind the mysterious events surrounding a murder. Courage, lies, and deceit permeate this... Read More

A great memoir offers the-rest-of-the-story appeal, and when the CIA, 9/11, waterboarding, whistleblowing, scapegoating, coverups, and federal prison all factor in, the page turning reaches hyperdrive. John Kiriakou spent fifteen years... Read More

"Crossing Ebenezer Creek" is a poignant historical novel about the meaning of freedom and the heartache of dreams. In it, Tonya Bolden has woven a haunting Civil War tale. The novel starts with an eerie reference to ghosts, ghosts that... Read More

Shtum is a Yiddish word meaning noncommunicative or silent, and that’s where Ben Jewell finds himself in British author Jem Lester’s novel of the same name. Ben’s world is comprised of his autistic son, a troubled marriage, an... Read More

If you are new to the kitchen or to a gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian diet, Heather Crosby can be your culinary guru. The YumUniverse blogger beat her own path to wellness with a wheat-free, meat-free regimen while nourishing her inner... Read More

Fermentation is an ancient method of preserving the harvest that has undergone a revival as a tasty way to receive the health benefits of probiotic cultures and enzymes. But the Shockeys aren’t just looking to replicate... Read More