An adorable duckling imparts bite-sized lessons in this picture book about getting the most out of life. Meticulous grayscale illustrations—with the exception of the duckling’s yellow beak—use rings of tree stumps to portray the... Read More

"The God Beat" collects twenty-six unexpected, thought-provoking stories of belief. In the text, profiles of charismatic figures stand out, as of a hugging guru who tours Northern California in “Amma’s Cosmic Squeeze,” and of... Read More

Subcultures clash with tragic results in Zülfü Livaneli’s impactful novel "Disquiet". Ibrahim lives and works as a newspaper reporter in Istanbul, a contemporary metropolis where the East mixes with the West. But he is drawn back to... Read More

In Helga Flatland’s formidable novel "One Last Time", three generations of women are forced to reckon with each other—and with resentment, love, and loss. Anne, the mother of Sigrid and the grandmother of Mia, is diagnosed with... Read More

"The Diet-Free Revolution" is a captivating alternative to typical diet books. It focuses on mindfulness and self-acceptance, rather than on rules and restrictions. The book’s premise seems simple: eat when you’re hungry, choose any... Read More

In Alan Bergo’s The Forager Chef’s Book of Flora, wild plants are reintroduced to the home kitchen to diversify the palate, pantry, and practice of cooking. An experienced chef who is passionate about food research and recipe... Read More

"Punks in Peoria" pays unabashed, joyful homage to the punk rock scene in an average Rust Belt town. Charting the rise of punk bands in the music market between Chicago and St. Louis, where many young people felt dissatisfied with their... Read More

For an Einstein-haired grandfather and a child in galoshes, a seaside storm represents an opening for play acting. Against a smudged landscape that’s enlivened by sweeps of color, the pair, armed with trowels and noise-making items,... Read More