Yesteryear's Wish by Zixiao Yu is an evocative tale that seamlessly weaves nostalgia, mystery, and the warmth of family bonds. Set against a beautifully crafted, almost dreamlike backdrop, the novel unfolds with layers of tender memories and profound reflections that touch the heart. Each chapter...

Becoming Mariella by Janet Constantino is a heartwarming story about Mariella Russo, a young woman from Sicily eager to find her path and break free from her family's expectations. She feels the weight of her mother Yolanda's dreams, who is excited at the thought of...

Beware the Bantam Fighter by David Santiago follows a Puerto Rican family's experiences over the years living on the mainland. With her baby in the stroller, Josephina Burgos walks through the street to confront her son's bullies in the neighborhood. A young Roberto and his...

In the city of Naghaar, women are regarded not by their worth but by their appearance and are sold upon passing the required inspection. In The Willow Tree, Komal Akhtar explores this popular ritual which is practiced by many Eastern cultures. Under the oppressive Allotment...

It may come as a surprise to many readers that as recently as the beginning of the last century, peasants were working the land for the local baron with no modern machinery. In Maryona by Thomas Macy, he describes the almost medieval life in Lithuania...

Musical Chairs by Ruth Bures is a historical fiction novel that tells the true story of four musicians, Babette, Freda, Orville, and Walter, who perform a classy vaudeville act in the early 1900s. As vaudeville declines, they settle in a small town in southeastern Minnesota,...

Caroline Bella Kennedy’s I'll Be There: Vignettes of an Intrepid Traveller is a fascinating journey through the eyes of a fearless woman who has traversed some of the world's most treacherous terrains and rubbed shoulders with the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Her...

Imperfect by Katy Motiey is a compelling and heartfelt story set against pre-revolutionary and revolutionary Iran. It offers a powerful narrative about a woman's resilience and fight for her rights in a deeply patriarchal society. Motiey draws inspiration from her mother's life, making the story...

Alejandro Morales’ The Place of the White Heron is a unique and captivating blend of history, mythology, and modern political allegory. Grounded in the tensions between the United States and México, the novel is a powerful exploration of cultural and spiritual identity, embodied through the...

Saving A Sioux Legacy: The Story of Blaze by Deanna King is a time travel novel that follows Blaze Clark, a woman disillusioned with her Sioux heritage. After discovering a mystic journal from Chief Black Raven and undergoing a magical ritual, Blaze is transported back...