"Flora of Middle-Earth" resides at the intersection of the mundane and the fantastical. An ambitious labor of love, Flora of Middle-Earth: Plants of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Legendarium, by Walter S. Judd and Graham A. Judd, marries science... Read More

Looser’s work lovingly explores how Austen became a permanent fixture in classic English literature. Devoney Looser’s fascinating "The Making of Jane Austen" excavates the trends, politics, and tastes that shaped Austen’s legacy.... Read More

The investigators become the investigated in this illuminating examination of the inner lives of three beloved detective-fiction writers. An illuminating glimpse into the psyches of three prominent American detective novelists,... Read More

"Revising Genesis" dances with disciplines ranging from literary criticism to the sciences. James Quatro sets out on an interesting and complicated eisegetical quest with "Revising Genesis", an ambitious work that endeavors to show that... Read More

This banquet of words and recipes invites all chefs to slow down and enjoy the seasons. In the introduction to Cooking With the Muse, Myra Kornfield and Stephen Massimilla describe the project as a “cookbook for all book lovers and... Read More

A mesmerizing account of the life of John Keats set against the background of spiritual pursuits. Part literary criticism and part memoir, this empathetic analysis of renowned poet John Keats probes the hidden nature of spirituality.... Read More

Not a mere anthology but a learned, critical exploration of China’s great literary works and the history and culture that surround them. Celebrated scholar and writer Yu Qiuyu provides a personal touch as he illuminates the history of... Read More

Marcus offers sundry lessons and incites a new appreciation for Japan’s culture, history, and literature. “Compared with its ubiquitous commercial products,” Marvin Marcus writes, “the literature of Japan is little... Read More