It’s August 2017, and Gabriel, a successful book editor living in Chicago, is on his way to Bogota, Colombia. He’s just suffered a personal loss and needs to get away. His decision to spend some time with his ex-boyfriend Diego proves to be a mistake:...

Rhythm's First Lady by Long Temple follows Claire and Oliver, a newly married couple learning how to hold their relationship together while taking on public responsibility. Claire is starting her own architecture firm, and Oliver is becoming more involved in leadership at Mount Zion, a...

Records of a Voyage by Katherine Williams is a historical drama that follows Sara Ann Arkwright’s family. In the late 1800s, Sara experiences an extraordinary love after years of torture and pain. She keeps her experience a secret. However, secrets are bound to be exposed....

Rocco's Wife by B.P. Faunce follows Sadie and Rocco, a married couple in the throes of Rocco’s erratic behavior and hoarding. Early on, Rocco obsessively organizes his briefcase and speeds recklessly while driving, recalling a past hit-and-run. On a Christmas trip to Beth’s cottage in...

Recovering Maurice by Martin Zelder is a literary novel about Maurice, a university professor in his sixties. He has lived a steady life with his wife and career until an unexpected meeting inspires him to reconsider difficult experiences from his past. His brother suffered a...

Rowboat by Daran Marcella is a spare, aching novella that shows all the emotional wreckage of a life unraveling. It's a story that's told through a series of nonlinear, poetic fragments, and we find ourselves following a young man as he spirals through illness, addiction,...

RoboWok by Axel T. Harper is a thought-provoking literary novel that delves into the intersecting lives of four distinct characters whose worlds are transformed by an automated cooking device. At the heart of the story is David, a successful but directionless entrepreneur searching for purpose;...

Raising Women is an interactive novel by Shannon Waite. The book puts the reader in the place of the main character, making each turn of the page a conscious decision. At a gas station, you meet a young woman a little older than you. The...

Reunion by the Lake by James Gilbert is a deeply moving and reflective story of a family facing the imminent death of a loved one. Richard Collins, in the final days of his life, wishes to see his three sons, Seth, Deck, and Nick, to...

Immerse yourself in a fascinating collection of short stories with Vera Mont's Ramblings. Two warmongering nations cause ordinary citizens to lose the privileges of groceries and beer. A person learns the goldfish language to communicate with the residents of an aquarium. A cat owner underestimates...