Everyday life in the American Southwest makes for an apt landscape for this coming-of-age novel of family secrets and maturing love. In Sophie’s House of Cards, teenage Sophie’s loud-mouthed whimsy and fragile attempts at sincerity... Read More

Newman sifts through the complexity of place and humanity to find both the ugliness and the beauty in our world. Richard Newman’s latest collection of poetry, "All the Wasted Beauty of the World", strips away the rose-colored lenses... Read More

Bell examines the ugly clash between civilizations on the American frontier through an artistic, lyrical prism. With intense characterizations and a solid grasp of time and place, Catherine Bell’s literary historical novel delves into... Read More

Raffetto’s extensive knowledge of his subject elevates his writing in this unique collection that blends storytelling and the essay form. Joseph Raffetto uses the lives and works of writers F. Scott Fitzgerald and George Orwell to... Read More

This tale of two cities effectively compares and contrasts the disparate cultures of ancient Paris and modern Los Angeles. Diane Ratican compares the unique attractions of two popular metropolitan areas in Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? An... Read More

This clearly-laid-out cookbook is perfect for those who don’t want to sacrifice taste for healthy choices—or vice versa. Naturally Healthy Mexican Cooking: Authentic Recipes for Dieters, Diabetics, and All Food Lovers, by Jim Peyton,... Read More

Detailed depictions of firefighting provide a context for gender inequality in physically demanding careers. Mary Pauline Lowry’s novel "Wildfire" provides an insider view into the world of the Pike Interagency Hotshots. Lowry, who... 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