Finding Ruby by Richard Rothman is a thoughtful and deeply personal examination of the intricate connection between family history and individual identity. This reflective narrative explores the lives of several generations, focusing primarily on the author's biological grandfather, Rubin “Ruby” Schechter, a devoted idealist whose...

Melina Druga delivers 1915, the second installment of A Tale of Two Nations: Canada, U.S., and WWI, offering a gripping historical narrative that reflects the tumultuous realities of the First World War. Drawing from contemporary newspaper accounts, Druga explores the significant events of 1915, particularly...

Melina Druga's book, 1914, offers a compelling exploration of the early days of World War I, viewed through the lens of North American newspaper coverage. As the inaugural volume in A Tale of Two Nations series, it draws readers into the contrasting narratives of Canada...

A Decade in Gloucester: Reflections on History and Home by Laura Plummer is a debut chapbook that weaves together poetry and memoir to explore the rich location of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Through her journey of discovering her Finnish roots, Plummer creates an intimate portrait of both...

The city of Hartford was the midpoint between the organized crime strongholds of New York and Boston. For men like Geno DiBacco, the lack of a gangland presence only served as a boon for his criminal forays. Geno’s base of operations was a luncheonette named...

Have you ever wondered if there's more to life than what we are taught in school and what we learn from documentaries, books, and the news? In The Matrix Reloaded Yet Again, Chris Kelly, Melissa Reizer, and John Reizer propose that our understanding of the...

Kalman & Leopold: Surviving Mengele's Auschwitz by Richard K. Lowy is a harrowing and profoundly important account that bears witness to the unimaginable horrors of the Holocaust through the experiences of two young boys. Serving initially as servant boys in the SS guard shack and...

Meghan Hansen's Psychic Archaeology in Ireland: Unravel Ancient Mysteries and Propel Your Life Forward investigates the historical and spiritual significance of ancient Irish locations such as Newgrange, the Giant's Causeway, and the Beaghmore Stone Circles. According to the author, psychic archaeology is a unique approach...

Circumcision: How an Ancient Ritual Became a Questionable Surgery by Kenneth S. Lipman investigates the historical, cultural, religious, and medical dimensions of circumcision. He brings up the foreskin's anatomical role in protection, lubrication, and sexual sensitivity, speaking on its importance in male genital health. Lipman...

Matthew Diefenbach’s Hidden Parable Theory discusses the presence of numerical codes in ancient artifacts, religious relics, and natural phenomena, linking them to biblical teachings. Drawing from Jewish Gematria, Diefenbach identifies symbolic patterns within these codes, revealing connections to the divine. For example, in the Leaf...