This minimalist narrative exquisitely conveys themes of connections within the Japanese culture. "I Called Him Necktie" is an elegant and moving story about two very different people who, by keeping secrets, begin to disconnect from... Read More

The rich history of numerous cultures is revealed in this in-depth investigation into the tortilla. Paula E. Morton investigates the history of the tortilla from its roots in ancient Mesoamerica to its presence in modern society. Along... Read More

Averill captures the essence of Christmas as a woman struggles to hold onto her rituals. Cheery yuletide traditions are hampered by modern-day distractions in "A Carol Dickens Christmas" by Thomas Fox Averill, a charming story that... Read More

Easy-to-understand analogies describing the healing power of sleep offer the basis of research to help insomnia. Anthony Canelo describes "Sleep" as a book about rest based on the premise that although sleep is vital, society on the... Read More

Our protagonist must discover the connection between Tiffany windows and the death of a Russian night guard, in this deftly-paced murder mystery. Erica Donato is a single mother in her thirties who is working on her dissertation on urban... Read More

The narrative of this insightful novel creates a sense of the cognitive journey through vivid observations. In "The Keeper of the Stone", by J. E. Jardine, an engaging and contemplative modern parable, a disenchanted journalist is thrown... Read More

Sterner has created an alluring and mysterious heroine. A woman battling medical problems rediscovers a romantic relationship that transcends time in Violeta F. Sterner’s The Moonlight Emporium: Further Adventures of the Ravenwood... Read More

Different hairdos reflect the author’s continuing journey in her life and marriage. Felecia Pearson Smith draws a sometimes-successful comparison between her hairstyles (with all their dos and don’ts), the various stages in her life,... Read More