Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon, 1851-1852

Much Depends On Dinner

“Fascinating . . . Margaret Visser is a gifted informal writer, and these chapters combine a wealth of unusual information with extreme readability. . . . In short, Visser whetted…

The Last Secret of the Temple

“What could possibly bring together an Egyptian detective, an Israeli cop, and a Palestinian journalist? This international bestseller, dubbed ‘an intelligent reader’s answer to The Da Vinci Code.’” —Library Journal…

A God Strolling in the Cool of the Evening

“An absorbing study of a single man’s moral code, as well as a provocative meditation on the difficulty of leading a virtuous life in an era of tumultuous change.” –Erik…

Grove at Home: January 31-February 6

…Codex Sinaiticus, one of the oldest manuscripts of the Christian Bible known still to exist. Today, we’re enjoying this brief clip of Karen Armstrong, one of the contemporary world’s leading…

14 Queer Book Recommendations to Read During Pride

…Navid Sinaki (Out August 13, 2024) Sex, vengeance, and betrayal in modern day Tehran—Sinaki’s cinematic debut follows Anjir, a morbid romantic and petty thief whose boyfriend disappears just as they’re…

Killing Pablo

“The story of how U.S. Army Intelligence and Delta Force commandos helped Colombian police track down and kill Pablo Escobar. . . . A compelling, almost Shakespearean tale.” –Los Angeles…

Arafat’s War

“The savage battle between Palestinians and Israelis is often presented as if it were historically predestined.  But in this eye-opening and exhaustively researched book, Karsh shows us that it is…