Publishers Weekly Celebrates Princeton University Press “Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times” Series
Thanks to Rob Tempio, editor extraordinaire, who first acquired Philip Freeman’s HOW TO WIN AN ELECTION, launching a series of gems from the great ancient philosophers in small precious volumes in translation with commentary. Thanks to Philip’s concept and Rob’s visionary packaging, the series now includes scores of books in beautiful hard cases that have […]
BIG REACTORS, by Claire Lerner, released in audio
Lerner’s excellent parenting guide to raising highly sensitive kids, published by Bloomsbury Academic, is now available from Recorded Books Media in audio. Here is the RB Media landing page for Big Reactors, https://rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/9798318535406/,
THE TRYING TIME: A Comprehensive Guide to Infertility, IVF and Family Building, Jessica Manns
1 in 6 people worldwide face infertility, yet each journey is unique. Whether you’re navigating IVF, coping with loss, or searching for answers, this guide offers the science-backed information you need and the compassion you deserve for each step of the way. Embryologist, Jessica Manns, offers a compassionate, science-based exploration of the emotional, physical, and […]
THE MINIATURIST’S ASSISTANT tied for Best Book of 2025 by Southern Literary Review
Congratulations to Katherine Scott Crawford! https://southernlitreview.com/reviews/southern-literary-reviews-2025-books-of-the-year.htm
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Jessica Manns is a clinical embryologist and published author with expertise in reproductive science. Holding a Bachelor of Natural Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Biomedical Science from Colorado State University, she has been practicing in the field since 2018. Jessica is a veteran of the Army National Guard and applies […]
THE PHILOSOPHICAL FAIRWAYS: 11 Masters on the Metaphysics of Golf, William Ross
Bringing the wisdom of our greatest philosophers to the golf course, from Aristotle’s golden mean and Kierkegaard’s leap of faith to Lao Tzu’s effortless action, these timeless lessons will improve the game of enthusiasts from beginners to the most seasoned pros. (Lyons Press,/Globe Pequot, North American rights, Spring 2027).
HOW TO COPE: An Ancient Guide to Enduring Hardship, Boethius, Philip Freeman Editor & Translator
A vivid and accessible new translation of essential selections from Boethius’s Consolation of Philosophy—a moving classic about facing life’s worst events with courage and hope–HOW TO COPE: An Ancient Guide to Enduring Hardship, Boethius, Philip Freeman Editor (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers, Princeton University Press, September 2025) What do you do when your life has fallen […]
WORK: An Ode to Joy, Mark D. Usher
A cross-cultural journey through time and space on the value and purpose of work in the age of AI, drawing on sources as diverse as Plato, Ruskin, Pirsig and Buddhist teachings, by UVM classics professor, farmer and author of How to Be a Farmer and Following Nature’s Lead. (University of Chicago Press, World rights, Fall […]
THE MINIATURIST’S ASSISTANT wins the 2025 Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction!
Congratulations to Katherine Scott Crawford, who has just been honored with a 2025 North Carolina Book Award in fiction, details below. Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction: Katherine Scott Crawford for “The Miniaturist’s Assistant.” Crawford is an award-winning novelist whose historical fiction is steeped in a vivid sense of place. An 11th-generation Southerner born and raised […]
ANNE OF AVENUE A, Audrey Bellezza & Emily Harding
Jane Austen’s Persuasion meets the Big Apple in this swoon-worthy holiday romance from the authors of Elizabeth of East Hampton and Emma of 83rd Street. ANNE OF AVENUE A is the third in the For the Love of Austen series from Audrey Bellezza & Emily Harding (Gallery Books, October 2025). Eight years ago, Anne Elliot broke Freddie Wentworth’s heart when […]