Books

'Creatures' Examines The Heartbreak Of Being Human

Crissy Van Meter's debut novel is so assured, it's hard to believe it's a debut. It's the story of a young woman dealing with her mother and her difficult family history on the eve of her wedding.

The Plain Janes Are Back

The Plain Janes were the heroes of two acclaimed comic books published in 2007 and 2008. The female high schoolers stood apart from male-centric comics of their time. Now they're back in book form.