INTRIGUING TRUE STORY of the daring teen thief, “Barefoot Bandit” Colton Harris-Moore. Lots of vivid detail!

FASCINATING BIOGRAPHY OF HENRY VII examines the roots of the Tudor dynasty.  Well researched and engrossing!

CHARMING, DIFFIDENT META-ETIQUETTE guide from the ever delightful Henry Alford has good advice amid the laughs.

ENGROSSING, THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED look at Queen Victoria’s very public mourning for husband Prince Albert.

INSIDE ARTISANAL MARIJUANA culture in Holland and the US. Fascinating topic marred by smug, annoying writing.

NOVELIST JEANETTE WINTERSON’S lyrical memoir testifies to her faith in love despite her grueling childhood.

TRAVELOGUE OF THE WORLD’S most polluted places is unexpectedly funny, unsurprisingly thought-provoking.

SEARINGLY HONEST, SURPRISINGLY funny memoir of recovery from addiction, illness from actor Kristen Johnston.

OFFBEAT, ENTERTAINING SCHOLARLY study of the US Jewish community’s role in our alcohol industry and culture.

TROUBLING TRUE STORY of a South Carolina death row inmate’s conviction on shockingly scanty (at best) evidence.