SPARE, INTENSELY COMPELLING novel of a hard-luck young man growing up in 1970s Oslo.  Not a word wasted!

CRACKLING STEAMPUNK THRILLER mashes up literary references, alchemy, clockwork robots, and lots of other fun.

WITH INSIGHTS FROM new research and recently opened archives, a fresh biography of Rasputin reveals much.

AN ENGLISH LADY SLEUTH investigates an early 20th century murder in Venice, unravels a 15th century mystery.

GENTLY CYNICAL TALE of big college football sends a diffident grad student roadtripping with a legendary coach.

ADMIRABLY COMPREHENSIVE, ENTERTAINING social history of marijuana makes some solid points about public policy.

A REPORTER BATTLING inner demons investigates a murder, interviews sex offenders. Vivid New Orleans details.

OFFBEAT, DARK SATIRE about a little Russian boy afflicted with hiccups and the odd ducks who try to cure him.

FAST-PACED FUTURE THRILLER revolves around an experimental drug that can be used for mind control. Chilling!

CHATTY BIOGRAPHY OF the late, great rock icon Freddie Mercury has an insider feel, if no profound depths.