Jesmyn Ward  A hurricane is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch's father is growing concerned. A hard drinker, largely absent,...

John Galsworthy John Galsworthy OM (1867-1933) was an English novelist and playwright. He is viewed as one of the first writers of the Edwardian era; challenging in his works some...

Michael Shashar January 1, 1987 by World Zionist Organization, Dept. for Torah Education and Culture in the Diaspora

Barbara Annis Men and women are supposed to be equal. They now do the same work as each other, but somehow, somewhere, communications have broken down. Women still think men...

Daniella Carmi, Yael Lotan (Translator) Winner of the Mildred Batchelder Award, this very human novel of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict is both touching and timelyNothing could be more frightening to Samir, a...

Wendelin Van Draanen Grams always told her those binoculars would get her into trouble. Now Sammy's witnessed a crime at the Heavenly Hotel-a light fingered thief stealing $4,000 from Madame...

Joyce C Mills With Mr. Camel's help, Sammy the Elephant learns to strengthen his truck muscles so he is finally able to assume his circus duties  

Michelle Bates and Susannah Leigh- A Horse for the Summer- The Runaway Pony- Stangers at the Stables

Yuval Noah Harari   Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless other have conquered it: us.What makes us brilliant?What makes...

Sarabeth Levine Mastering the art of baking, presented step-by-step through recipes from the legendary New York City baker. In the heart of Manhattan’s vibrant Highline District is a destination that...

Tatiana de Rosnay   Paris, July 1942: Ten-year-old Sarah is brutally arrested with her family in the Vel' d'Hiv' roundup, the most notorious act of French collaboration with the Nazis....

Sam Cohen "Queer, dirty, insightful, and so funny" (Andrea Lawlor), this coyly revolutionary debut story collection imagines new origins and futures for its cast of unforgettable protagonists—almost all of whom...