Editor Pick: Books

I love the exhilarating freedom of writing fiction. I can be anybody. I can say anything. I can do anything.

In 'Forgotten,' Hervieus tells the story of this group of freedom fighters as she also imbues the work with the tensions of the racial politics of the time as well as the human bravery for a group fighting for freedom and for many giving up their lives for something they had yet to earn for themselves.

New book, 'Living Your Life Alive,' nudges us to live life fully.

My characters are very difficult individuals. From the moment I begin developing them, they take over entirely and, as I have very character-driven stories, they call all the shots.

When he was born the midwife dropped Boy on his head. He was baptized privately; no one was ever told his name.

A fascinating, immersive multimedia extravaganza that combines music, history and art, a gem for classical music enthusiasts.

"Swing" uses baseball to say something about life, and dealing with loss—loss that is inevitable, loss that can be overcome.

The Death House is a strong YA dystopian novel about quarantined children: a celebration of hope in the direst of worlds

New book, 'The Art of the Nudge: Unlocking Your Hidden Potential,' advocates use of story to nudge us to greatness in business and in life.

Another gem from the wealth of classic British crime novels.