Moonlight Desires by David Tocher is a retelling of the popular Cinderella fairytale, as well as that of Spider Princess Kipira, which are both rooted in folklore, mythology, and literary traditions. It follows Aurelia, a nineteen-year-old girl who lives as a servant in her father’s...

Mancala Moon by Asa Bowers is a fantasy about breaking a cursed cycle of pain. The story is about grief, the overshadowing presence and influence of ancestral ties, and inheritance. Micah is a 21-year-old struggling with the loss of his parents. He can’t come to...

Munyori and Johannes In 72 Hours by Crystal Charlotte (CC) Lane follows the intersecting lives of Munyori “Yori,” a driven PhD student, and Johannes “John,” a Greek American contractor, over a fast-paced three-day period in the American South at the turn of the millennium. Yori...

Mate: A Novel in Twenty Games by Robert Castle provides a unique perspective on marriage through the metaphor of chess. The author takes a creative approach, connecting the strategic moves of chess to the intricate dynamics of a marital relationship. The story is conveyed through...

Memphis Freedman had married Johnny right out of high school, believing that, with all his charm, he was her dream come true. However, now ten years into the marriage, she had known nothing but pain and suffering. There seemed to be no end to Johnny’s...

Marianne: A Sense and Sensibility Sequel by Jane Austen scholar Alice McVeigh continues her long-running exploration of Austen’s world with a fifth entry in her series. The novel picks up with Marianne Dashwood, now widowed and not yet twenty-one, navigating the glittering but treacherous landscape...

Mask of Her Reflection in Venus by L. A. Espriux is a heartfelt collection of short stories that cover themes of identity, illusion, and finding meaning. Each story introduces different characters going through pain, loss, or deep thinking. The first story is about a woman...

Mountain View by Otis West is a literary coming-of-age novel steeped in nostalgia and quiet melancholy, set in 1980s suburban California. Returning home for the summer after his first year at Berkeley, Colin finds himself adrift in a sea of fading friendships, unresolved feelings, and...

Mt. Forgotten by Kevin Abrams is a literary family saga. Clover Dolores Mackelmore never expected to be at the center of a battle for her homeland. But when her grandfather’s ski empire clashes with the Indigenous Le’Echuwanna tribe, she is forced to confront the legacy...

Mit Out Sound by Rick Lenz follows Emily Bennett, a young woman with face blindness struggling to distinguish between ordinary people and celebrities. Growing up in Beverly Hills, surrounded by fame, Emily develops an obsession with Hollywood and aspires to become a film producer. Her...