Some author/illustrators have a knack for captivating. Jon Klassen is the best of the best. He’s written or illustrated countless books...

Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis in 2013 at the age of 76. The Argentine priest has made the flight of migrants from war and...

I became a Chris Bohjalian fan in 2003 with the publication of “The Buffalo Soldier.” Since then, this talented writer has churned out...

“The River Has Roots,” by Amal El-Mohtar, is not your typical fantasy or fairytale. Grammar is the magical force in this short story, ...

American author (Elizabeth) Curtis Sittenfeld, born in Cincinnati, has spent the majority of her years in the Midwest, except for her...

“All the Other Mothers Hate Me,” by Sarah Harman, is a debut novel, a comedic mystery, in spite of the plot revolving around a missing...

Laila Lailami is a Moroccan-American author now living in the Los Angeles area. Born in Rabat, Morocco, she earned a degree in...

Using rich, engaging characters, Laura Anthony immediately draws us into “The Women on Platform Two,” a novel that enlightens and...

“The Other March Sisters,” by Linda Epstein, Ally Malinenko and Liz Parker, is a story that takes you deeply into the lives of three...

In 1879 the first students were enrolled in the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, located in south-central Pennsylvania. Until its...

Irish author Roiani O’Donnell tackles the complex issues women face escaping their abusive husbands in the searing must-read, “Nesting: A...

Sloane wants nothing more than to feel needed and be part of a family. If that takes one little lie—two—three to accomplish, what’s the...

Dr. Jessi Gold, MD, MS, presents a thought-provoking memoir revealing her complex relationship with the healthcare industry and its call...

“Homeseeking,” by Karissa Chen, is a historical fiction novel rich in Chinese history and culture. It’s the story of Suchi Zhang and...

The lush beauty of North Dorset comes to life in “Broken Country,” a brilliant, creatively structured novel by Claire Leslie Hall certain...

Allison Epstein’s first two novels, set in Elizabethan England (“A Tip for the Hangman”) and 19th century imperial Russia (“Let the Dead...

We need our people, friends we can trust and have fun with, loyal pals to cheer us up on bad days and celebrate our achievements on good...

“The Strange Case of Jane O,” by Karen Walker Thompson, is a psychological  thriller about the mysterious and truly strange case of Jane,...

Families have bonds that cement them for life, despite troubles that might arise between siblings and parents. But sometimes the thread...

Erika Krouse is a novelist, essayist, and short story writer whose works have appeared in The New Yorker , the Atlantic Monthly and...