Shtum is a Yiddish word meaning noncommunicative or silent, and that’s where Ben Jewell finds himself in British author Jem Lester’s novel of the same name. Ben’s world is comprised of his autistic son, a troubled marriage, an... Read More

If you are new to the kitchen or to a gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian diet, Heather Crosby can be your culinary guru. The YumUniverse blogger beat her own path to wellness with a wheat-free, meat-free regimen while nourishing her inner... Read More

For those who have been stymied in the past trying to follow a low-carb diet, Quick Keto Meals may motivate them to try again with its bounty of colorful, flavorful recipes. The self-professed science geek advocates a ketogenic diet to... Read More

Fermentation is an ancient method of preserving the harvest that has undergone a revival as a tasty way to receive the health benefits of probiotic cultures and enzymes. But the Shockeys aren’t just looking to replicate... Read More

Even chefs want to save precious time and money on groceries, a tricky balancing act when dining standards are high, but Jennifer Hill Booker has blazed such a trail to the stove. Her second cookbook, "Dinner Déjà Vu", blends both... Read More

It takes a sense of humor and a great deal of determination to raise a teenager. "Crazy-Stressed", by Dr. Michael J. Bradley, has an abundance of both. Part one of the book discusses the environmental stressors that exist for modern... Read More

Two critter-friendly series, one heartfelt idea that wild or tame, animals and humans have a lot to learn from one another. Meet cuddly kittens and playful puppies in Holly Webb’s Pet Rescue Adventures, and twins Ella and Caleb who... Read More

Eggspect plenty of “fowl play” and a healthy dose of puns as another Wilcox and Griswold Mystery unfolds in Robin Newman’s "The Case of the Poached Egg", a Geronimo Stilton crime caper where two police mice follow the clues,... Read More