In time for the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s challenge to the Catholic Church, Allison Pittman’s "Loving Luther" is a moving and rich historical romance based on Luther’s relationship with his wife, Katharina. In addition,... Read More

Almost unnervingly detailed, "Women of Honor" recounts grim and humorous tales of the women caught up in mafia life. "Women of Honor" takes a penetrating look at how a notorious criminal syndicate ensnares the wives, mothers, and... Read More

Though it centers on the practice of writing, this book will speak to all who value self-discovery. Part writing guide, part memoir, and part love letter to the craft of writing, Diana Raab’s "Writing for Bliss" is a caring and... Read More

Relevant and expertly arranged, this novel is composed of stirring and sympathetic trials and tribulations. "Women Within" interweaves three women’s lives in an introspective, literary fashion. The narration showcases the thoughts and... Read More

The respect that Erickson evinces both for the God of her chosen tradition, and for the gods that came before, is scintillating. Travel writer Lori Erickson—once a Wiccan, now a deacon, whose spirit animal is ferocious—is on a... Read More

Though the science behind global climate change can be made simple, its scientific complexities go a long way toward putting the impending catastrophe into context. "A Farewell to Ice" does an excellent job of laying out and explaining... Read More

"Project You" is full of activities and projects designed to help teenagers let go of their stress. From healthy eating and exercise to shopping tips, its many multifaceted activities provide endless ways to release negative energy and... Read More

Sheena C. Howard provides a handy guide to a long list of black comic creators in "Encyclopedia of Black Comics". Howard, who also authored Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation, writes in her introduction that "Encyclopedia... Read More