The Sound of the Sea

By Cynthia Barnett

The Sound of the Sea

What can the beachy treasures tell us about the health of our planet?

Body Work: The Radical Power of Personal Narrative

There’s strength in telling your own story.

25 Million Sparks: The Untold Story of Refugee Entrepreneurs

How three migrant women are cultivating a life in Jordan.

Mercury Pictures Presents: A Novel

Its uncharacteristic antic tenor aside, the author’s prose still breaks hearts with the lightest touch.

Transformer: The Deep Chemistry of Life and Death

Dig up your old chem notes, lay reader. You’re gonna need ‘em.

Here Goes Nothing: A Novel

(The after) life is beautiful…or not.

Districts that Succeed

By Karin Chenoweth

Districts that Succeed

When it comes to developing good schools, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

The Great Dissenter

By Peter S. Canellos

The Great Dissenter

A compelling look at an unusual — and unlikely — civil rights champion.