The Art of Farming celebrates a symbiosis of plants, humans, dogs and livestock, with wildlife cousins on the fringes. Retired art teacher, Sam, markets herbs and produce, aided by his lovely “sidekick” Annie, and a handful of local after-school teens. A scheming donkey named Sol is this charming story’s formidable antagonist.
Moscow, 1986: American correspondent Natalie Chester falls for Soviet diplomat Anatoly Kuznetsov as they navigate Chernobyl’s aftermath, KGB surveillance, and the collapsing Cold War. Based on the author’s experiences, this sweeping romance captures forbidden love against perestroika’s historic upheaval—where idealism faces deadly consequences.
Silver Winner — Best New Nonfiction, IBPA’s Ben Franklin Awards
Legendary oilman T. Boone Pickens, cut from a lucrative Permian Basin oil deal, fights back with trial lawyer Chrysta Castañeda. This riveting true story chronicles their billion-dollar courtroom battle against powerful oil industry adversaries, offering an intimate portrait of a business icon’s final fight and the determination required to win.
An enchanting story that brings to life four constellations in the night sky while telling a tale of friendship, wonder and the beauty of the cosmos. The second book in the Night Sky series from the mother-daughter duo of Amy Jackson (Starry Sky Austin founder) and Donna Paredes, Little Sky Bear and the Dragon is a must-have for young dreamers, stargazers, and lovers of magical adventures.
Silver Winner — Best New Fiction, IBPA’s Ben Franklin Awards
When a computer chip factory arrives in the West Texas ranch town of Conquistador, worlds collide. Third-generation cowboy Trace Malloy and Silicon Valley executive Blaine Witherspoon clash as drought and cultural tensions ignite. Loren C. Steffy’s The Big Empty explores what families will sacrifice for pride, tradition, and the future.
