The moment of divergence––apocalypse, cataclysm, discovery, or genesis––looms large in these works of fantasy and science fiction. From slim novellas containing alternate histories and post-apocalyptic revelations to meaty worlds... Read More

They say the world is small. And yet, the world has so much to offer in every way possible that that can’t possibly be true. We have the Arctic, the forests, the rivers, the cities. Every fathomable place is available on Earth. And it is... Read More

Like Vanessa Tami Charles Charlesbridge Publishing Hardcover $16.99 (288pp) 978-1-58089-777-8 From the very first page, Like Vanessa conveys the hopes and fears of a girl who wishes for a different life. Nessy Martin is fourteen years old... Read More

There’s a journey out there that’s uniquely yours. And whether you’re drawn to mountains, the sea, exotic lands and people, or just a walk-about in your own city, these books show how travel can hold you in a place of comfort and... Read More

One of the proven benefits of reading is that it promotes empathy. But if you can only find books by white authors, featuring white characters, your empathy develops in regard to those people. How do we fix the problem and promote a... Read More

Swell: A Sailing Surfer's Voyage of Awakening by Liz Clark, Daniella Manini (Illustrator) Whether they are valiant and proud, troubled and perceptive, eloquent, forthright, individualistic or altruistic, the real and imagined lives of... Read More

For twenty years now, Foreword has been delivering long-form book reviews of independently published books. We’ve worked hard to develop a core group of fifty skilled freelance reviewers to write competently about virtually all subjects,... Read More

A fascinating blend of bona fide history alongside historical fiction, these books peel back the past and insist on origins. Whether it’s a comb through archaeological artifacts or an investigation into the unresolved psychological... Read More