This week, we feature a new biography of a nearly forgotten Civil War general and an absorbing history of a shipwreck that stunned Britain. Biography ‘Union General: Samuel Ryan Curtis and Victory in the West’ By William L. Shea Samuel Ryan Curtis was one of the North’s most successful generals. He never lost a battle…

This week, we feature an ancient guide for the bereft and a riveting history of a crime fighter who battled organized crime and organized racism. Education Inspiring Our Youth to Learn ‘A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-First Century’ By Oliver DeMille This first volume of the Leadership Education Library…

This week, we feature a thrilling World War II novel, a collection of amusing sports stories, and a captivating look at the White House and alcohol. Fiction 2 Tales of Triumphant Journeys ‘The War Librarian’ By Addison Armstrong Two women. Two timeframes. Two different circumstances. Their lives intersect in a brilliantly woven tale of courage,…

This week, we feature a no-nonsense manual for the young approaching life after school and a roadmap for Americans to reject the path of socialism. Fiction A Debut to Remember ‘The Lions of Lucerne’ By Brad Thor Brad Thor’s debut novel established his popular protagonist, Scott Harvath, as the source of action-packed and suspenseful reading….

This week, we feature a children’s adventure about a battle against an evil rat and an inspiring play about Romans taking on power-hungry Caesar. Fiction A Navy SEAL’s Revenge ‘The Terminal List’ By Jack Carr This novel launched the story of a more lethal type of Jack Ryan character. Navy SEAL James Reece discovers the…

This week, we feature a history of the Battle of Midway, Mark Twain’s tribute to a saint, and a children’s story on the serenity of a snowfall. Fiction A World War II Love Story ‘Everyone Brave Is Forgiven’ By Chris Cleave Cleave weaves a fascinating love story full of passion and betrayal into the backdrop…

This week, we feature the first novel of an iconic fictional spy and a fascinating analysis of the world economy’s most indispensable inventions. Fiction James Bond’s Grand Entrance ‘Casino Royale’ By Ian Fleming Ian Fleming was a British intelligence officer during World War II and transferred his experiences, although obviously embellished, to pen and paper….

This week, we feature a close look at how species are named, a legendary (fictional) detective’s first case, and the brilliant history of a World War II code. Fiction Nero Wolfe Begins ‘Fer-de-Lance’ By Rex Stout There’s so much pleasure that comes from experiencing a detective’s first case. This is what you get with “Fer-de-Lance,”…

This week, we feature a warm novel set at Christmas, riveting biographies of WWII reporters, and vital findings on how space travel effects health. Fiction Finding Faith in Lost River ‘A Redbird Christmas’ By Fannie Flagg Oswald T. Campbell, 52, receives a dire health prognosis. He leaves chilly Chicago for what he believes may be…

This week, we feature a visual celebration of Albert Einstein and a helpful guide to parenting based on the principles espoused by Aristotle. Fiction A Comic Book Hero That Isn’t ‘Woke’ ‘Isom’ By Eric July Eric July grew up a huge comic book fan and despises the current woke trajectory of the industry. His response?…