Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires

A sturdy assessment of the equine’s impact on civilization.

The Deading

By Nicholas Belardes

The Deading

Slimy peril descends on a small coastal town in this entertaining debut.

The Summer of 1876

By Chris Wimmer

The Summer of 1876

A fascinating rundown of the frontier’s famed good and bad guys (and girls).

The Parrot and the Igloo

An entertaining look at a maddening topic.

The Distance Between Us: A Novel

An unnecessary romance muddies an otherwise smart, stirring tale.

Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy

Finding solace and surprises along the Lincoln Highway.

Beep: A Novel

By Bill Roorbach

Beep: A Novel

A precocious monkey has a lot to say about us humans.

Devil’s Contract: The History of the Faustian Bargain

Does every human woe involve cutting a deal with Satan? Apparently.