David Sedaris returns with a new collection of essays, "Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls," showing he's as quick-witted as ever in this new collection of essays.Lisa Weidenfeld
There’s a gripping war story in "Return of a King," William Dalrymple’s epic recounting of Britain’s farcical attempt to invade Afghanistan in the first half of the 19th century. Unfortunately, general readers will have to work to find it.Justin Moyer
Alaska photographer Clark James Mishler is holding a signing Saturday at the Anchorage Museum to promote his new book, "Portrait Alaska," which includes 200 portraits he's made over the past 20 years.
NBC correspondent Bob Dotson profiles the quiet heroes who make our world a better place but don't shout their accomplishments from the rooftops.Ben Frederick
Writers don’t pull books whole out of thin air. They can be elusive, existing just below the surface of consciousness until some event, sometimes a major one, brings a creative idea to the surface.Michael Armstrong
Leigh Newman's new book "Still Points North" isn't technically an aviation title, but it demonstrates how important flying can be to the everyday life of Alaskans.Colleen Mondor
In "Long Shot," 12-time baseball all-star Mike Piazza recounts his unlikely path from suburban Philadelphia to the big leagues, and even how it led to a trip to the Vatican.Ross Atkin
Columbia University historian Ira Katznelson brings a fresh and thoughtful perspective to a much-studied topic in "Fear Itself: The New Deal and the Origins of our Time."Terry Hartle
The story of Dan Bigley's recovery after almost being killed by an Alaska brown bear would be valuable to anyone who has had to try to survive, adapt and get on with life after serious trauma. We can all learn from his wisdom.Rick Sinnott
History tells us that if recently passed legislation to cut taxes on oil companies doing business in Alaska is not repealed by voters, Alaskans may soon say goodbye to annual Permanent Fund dividends and hello to a state income tax.Ray Metcalfe
