For a behind-the-scenes view of the eccentric and unpredictable world of horse racing, "Racetracker" is a sure bet. A single glance at the dodgy-looking figures populating the cover of John Perrotta’s collection of tales about his six... Read More

Rosenthal is an intriguing writer, committed to learning, and capturing, her own truth. A collection of narrative vignettes, "Missing Insects" is Naomi Rosenthal’s memoir, spanning her early childhood to her own adulthood and eventual... Read More

This complex tale with a dark atmosphere traces the ascent of the Nazis with peeks into class division. "Secrets of the Past", by Bernard Irving, weaves a dark tale of lives unraveling at the dawn of World War II. Albert and Mina... Read More

This tense drama harkens back to the glory days of print journalism, when a young reporter with a nose for news could make a difference. In Nancy Stancill’s fast-moving crime drama, "Saving Texas", Annie Price, a newspaper reporter,... Read More

An academic and a rock star clash in a witty caricature of contemporary culture. Lee Oser’s sophomore novel offers a wry and appealing brew of malcontented characters navigating the absurd deifications which accompany modern celebrity.... Read More

Eloquent descriptions of the landscape convey a sense of awe and suspense. Trekking 125 miles of the infamous Death Valley, Lee Bergthold and his traveling companion, Jerry, maneuvered the dry desert to conquer the direct path from the... Read More

Solid characters, delightful prose, and well-paced action set "Missing" apart from other amateur-detective novels. Love, loss, scruples, and power are the scaffolding upon which Bill Noel builds a book that is one heck of a read. Dealing... Read More

Schmall helps nonprofits think not only about how to navigate rough waters, but why they sail at all. Anyone associated with a nonprofit organization will benefit from "ShipShape", Eric Schmall’s “uncomplicated guide to navigating... Read More