A casual tone and serious passion bring a storied heritage to the family table. Chef and television personality Jennifer Brulé appeals to home cooks with a comfort-food theme and creative variations, with Learn to Cook 25 Southern... Read More

Froelich’s Ladder delights with its wit and imagination. Bristling with the bizarre, Jamie Duclos-Yourdon’s Froelich’s Ladder is a fantastical commentary on humanity’s interconnectedness. Wrapped in the trappings of American tall... Read More

Native American customs and intractable cultural divides clash in this detective story that has depth. In this installment of his Kiowa Country series, Tom Holm brings back Irish ex-cop J. D. Daughtery and Cherokee war veteran Hoolie... Read More

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife’s ability to speak Greek, especially if thou art older than twenty-five years. Okay, you’re right, that one didn’t make the Commandment cut, but a merciful God surely wouldn’t want us... Read More

This is a fascinating look at Harold Arlen’s beloved music, mixed with a good dose of name dropping, family drama, and nostalgia. If you’re a member of the “greatest generation,” or even just a lover of the Great American... Read More

This spirited introduction to probiotic eating includes dozens of straightforward recipes. In Cultured Food for Health: A Guide to Healing Yourself with Probiotic Foods, her second book on the topic, Donna Schwenk offers suggestions for... Read More

Meinberg’s cheery optimism could help cancer patients who may be stuck in a negative frame of mind. In A Cluster of Cancers: A Simple Coping Guide for Patients, educator and cancer survivor Sherry L. Meinberg has created an... Read More

Roether has crafted a haunting, complete, and triumphant novel from one character’s perspective. It is a stellar and distinctive achievement. This Earth You’ll Come Back To, by Barbara Roether, is a singular, profoundly moving debut... Read More