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THE MINIATURIST’S ASSISTANT, Katherine Scott Crawford

Pitched as Surviving Savannah meets The Time Traveler’s Wife, in which an art conservator in historic Charleston discovers a familiar face in a 200-year-old miniature portrait and must reconcile her complicated past with that of the men she loves across two different lifetimes, begging the question: What does it mean to be a spirited, flawed, and fully-realized woman living as many lush, wild, and dangerous lives as she possibly can–in any century? (Regal House Publishing, World Rights, May 2025)

Seduced by the Light-The Mina Miller Edison Story by Alexandra Rimer

Seduced by the Light (Lyons Press, May, 2023) is the first and only biography of Mina Miller Edison, the wife of Thomas Edison, the woman who created and shaped the myth of one of the most seminal figures in America’s history. The Thomas Edison we think we know was essentially created by Mina Miller Edison. Exhaustively researched by Alexandra Rimer, an assistant editor at the Thomas Edison Papers at Rutgers University, this account draws on unprecedented access to Edison family diaries, memoirs, and letters to look below the surface of the Edison family during the Gilded Age from the little-known perspective of this female protagonist.

Following his first wife’s death, Thomas Edison went in search of the next mother to his children and chose a wealthy twenty-year-old socialite from Ohio who was nineteen years his junior. What Mina did not know at the time was that Edison was a terrible father, completely neglecting his children and, ultimately, Mina herself. Absorbed in his work, he only interacted with his family at dinner, and sometimes not even then. The result was a dysfunctional family overseen by a saintly matriarch who went to great lengths to protect Edison’s reputation as well as that of his wayward children.

“Alexandra Rimer’s biography of Thomas Edison’s second wife, Mina Miller Edison, offers important new insights into the inventor’s life. By exploring Mina’s own family relations, Rimer provides a richer understanding of the circumstances that led to their marriage and of the complicated family relationships of their own blended family. In addition, she offers a fascinating analysis of the important role Mina played in creating and perpetuating Edison’s public image.” –Paul B. Israel, Director and General Editor, Thomas A. Edison Papers, Rutgers University

 

Karla Salinari’s new cookbook, ABUELA’S PLANT-BASED KITCHEN

Here are some images from the launch of Karla Salinari’s homage to her Puerto Rican, Dominican and Cuban family recipes, all made healthier in vegan versions that do not sacrifice flavor or texture.

Paper Valley: The Fight for the Fox River Cleanup, David Allen and Susan Campbell

Paper Valley “is a compelling human-interest tale on par with Erin Brockovich and Jonathan Harr’s A Civil Action.” — Booklist

When government scientist David Allen arrived at his new jobsite in the 1990s, the Fox River near Wisconsin’s Green Bay was dominated by hulking paper mills, noxious industrial odors, and widespread ecological damage. Confronted by his lack of resources to force the politically powerful “Paper Valley” polluters to fix their mess, Allen proceeds against all bureaucratic odds in building a $1 billion case against the paper company bosses. Two small but vital players, Allen along with journalist Susan Campbell were relentless in bringing the case to the public at the time. They do so again in this book: an act of radical transparency to uncover the intrigue that nearly blocked the cleanup behind the scenes at US Fish and Wildlife, Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources, and the US Environmental Protection Agency. In a rare and major environmental win, the Fox River became the site of the largest polychlorinated biphenyls cleanup in history, paid for by the paper companies rather than taxpayers, to the tune of $1.3 billion, and completed in 2020.

This true story of struggle, perseverance, and success inspires hope for environmentalists who strive to restore natural landscapes. The detailed account given in this book is meant to inspire and offer practical knowledge and solutions for those fighting similar opponents of environmental cleanup and restoration. Allen and Campbell eloquently outline the problematic bureaucracy involved in environmental cleanup efforts and reveal tactics to compel corporate entities who would dodge accountability for decades worth of contamination.

ABUELA’S PLANT-BASED KITCHEN: Vegan Cuisine Inspired by Latin & Caribbean Family Recipes, Karla Salinari

It can be difficult to have multiple generations in the kitchen, each with their own ideas on food, but Abuela’s Plant-Based Kitchen puts them on the same page. Inspired by her upbringing in two culinary worlds—vegetarian and Puerto Rican—holistic health coach Karla Salinari reintroduces traditional Latin and Caribbean recipes with whole, high-quality, plant-based ingredients.

Abuela’s Plant-Based Kitchen: Vegan Cuisine Inspired by Latin & Caribbean Family Recipes (Skyhorse, April 2023) offers seventy-five plant-based recipes that marry the comfort of nostalgic, cultural dishes with the modern desire for healthy, at-home cooking. Paired with personal stories, tips, and tricks for success, Salinari makes ingredients such as chickpea water, tempeh, and tofu approachable for those new to plant-based cooking, while empowering readers to take charge of their health through plant-based nutrition. Delicious plant-based dishes include:

  • Garbanzo stew with plantain balls (garbazos guisados)
  • Papaya and tomato salad
  • Cuban-style picadillo
  • Flan de coco
  • And so much more!

Abuela’s Plant-Based Kitchen honors the richness of Latin and Caribbean cooking and proves that you don’t need to miss out on easy, flavorful meals to eat well.

“After reversing an autoimmune disorder through plant-based eating and taking a deep dive into the science behind the healing powers of diet and lifestyle changes, I was fortunate enough to meet Karla. She has shown me how to transform our favorite recipes into plant-forward masterpieces without sacrificing taste. So grateful she is sharing her tips with the rest of the plant-based foodie community.”
—Myriam Masihy, investigative reporter for Telemundo/NBC
About the Author: Karla Salinari earned her certification in holistic nutrition from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She’s a frequent guest expert on Telemundo and NBC. Born in California and raised in Miami and Puerto Rico, Karla now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter. Follow her on Instagram @TheLatinaHealthCoach for inspiration to reconnect with your favorite cultural dishes in a healthier way.

HOW TO ENDURE HARDSHIP: An Ancient Guide to Consolation

Classicist and translator Philip Freeman’s new translation of Boethius’ class fifth century text, The Consolation of Philosophy, showing how philosophy can help us to understand and overcome personal misfortunes and challenges, published as part of the “Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers” series. (Princeton University Press/World Rights/Fall 2025).

Three pre-London Book Fair 2023 translation rights sales for THE COUNTERFEIT COUNTESS!

March 23, 2023 – THE COUNTERFEIT COUNTESS

International rights: Non-fiction

Elizabeth White and Joanna Sliwa’s THE COUNTERFEIT COUNTESS, to Rebis (Poland), by Martyna Kowalewska at Book/lab Literary Agency; also to Motyl (Slovak Republic), by Lucie Polakova at Andrew Nurnberg Associates; and to Eksmo (Russian Federation), by Ludmilla Sushkova at Andrew Nurnberg Associates; on behalf of Sandy Hodgman at Hodgman Literary, in association with Joelle Delbourgo Associates.

How to Travel: An Ancient Guide for Modern Tourists, M.D. Usher

A compendium of Greek and Roman texts, newly translated, highlighting what the ancients can teach us about traveling and how to think about the places, people, and practices we encounter along the way to (Princeton University Press’ Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers series/World Rights/Fall 2025).

National Humanities Medal for Writers 2023

President Biden awarded National Humanities Medals to a group of writers including: Richard Blanco, Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Walter Isaacson, Ann Patchett, Amy Tan, Tara Westover, and Colson Whitehead.

The real St. Patrick was nothing like the myth.

Philip Freeman’s remarkable biography, ST. PATRICK OF IRELAND (Simon & Schuster), reveals the truth behind the real man who inspired the myths and legends. For one thing, Patrick was British, not Irish. (Available in paperback, ebook and audiobook.)  To learn more, take a listen to this great interview with Professor Freeman.