A youthful protagonist transforms the hunt for the Holy Grail into a coming-of-age tale. Geoff Logan’s "The Legacy of Two Gemini Knights" adds a new tale to the stories of Knights Templar questing after the Holy Grail. Rich in... Read More

Furman eloquently weaves emotion and facts into his memoir to reveal his admiration of Florida’s natural landscape. Andrew Furman’s Bitten: My Unexpected Love Affair with Florida is packed with reasons for appreciating the Sunshine... Read More

Self-deprecating humor and refreshing characterizations of townsfolk give hope that the American Dream is still alive and well. If it isn’t possible to drop everything, hop in the car, and drive to remote Hayward, Wisconsin, to stay at... Read More

Safi writes with eloquence and sophistication about a country that is striving to survive under the strictures of fundamentalism and ancient tribal enmities. "One Life: An Afghan Remembers" is a fascinating memoir, not only for its... Read More

Philosophy guides McRobert’s interpretation of her and her family’s mental and physical conditions in this interesting, worthwhile memoir. Laurie McRobert’s "Surviving Life: A Memoir" is a curious read, chronicling three... Read More

The point of view of a bipolar child offers an accurate portrayal of a child’s thought patterns, both rational and delusional. Based on a true story, Heather Clark’s second novel, "Elephant in the Sky", offers a clear portrait of... Read More

Delving into global data, these authors offer insight into methods of reducing religious conflict throughout the world. Religious Hostility: A Global Assessment of Hatred and Terror, by Rodney Stark and Katie E. Corcoran, is a... Read More

This longtime educator is passionate about leveling the educational playing field so dyslectics can succeed. Wiping Out Dyslexia with Enhanced Lateralization: Musings from My Forty Years of Wiping by Dorothy van den Honert is, by turns,... Read More