Barstow Boy: A Love Story by Pete O'Brien is a compelling literary fiction novel that follows Danny Olmstead, a young man haunted by his father’s racist murder and surrounded by the influence of white supremacy. Despite his upbringing, Danny resists embracing racial hatred, but his...

Will Stepp's 1986 brings the reader into the memories of a young boy growing up in the 1980s through a collection of short stories. These tales of boyhood involve getting lost in an unknown place, coping with a move to a new home, standing up...

Accustomed to the Dark by Thomas DeConna is an interesting coming-of-age tale of friendship, relationships, and coming to terms with life and humanity. Young journalist Jenny Smith is looking for an opportunity to jump-start her journalism career. She has scored an interview with the reclusive...

Ifff... by Curtis Shalo is a historical fiction novel that explores the intertwined lives of four fictional characters from diverse backgrounds who unknowingly impact significant historical events, culminating in their convergence on 9/11. Through themes of love, loss, betrayal, and destiny, the novel examines the...

In Adele and the Whispering Garden, Polly Richards invites children to discover a love of gardening and magic. Adele is a curious girl with a big heart. Upon moving into her new home, she decides to explore. In her backyard, she finds the entrance to...

The Ark and the Whale by James Fulmer is a literary fiction novel that offers readers a surreal and introspective journey of self-discovery. The story delves into deep themes of isolation, fear, and purposelessness, with the protagonist grappling with these emotions in a world that...

Chase DeMers is a seventy-two-year-old retired lawyer. He owns a ranch in Montana, a place he loves deeply. Chase mourns the death of his wife, JoAnn, who succumbed to cancer a year ago. He blames himself for not being by her side during her last...

In The Bright Freight Of Memory by Greg Fields, the Cooneys' path had remained the same since their ancestors had immigrated from Ireland. Hard labor and lots of drinking. Michael Cooney had grown up with an abusive alcoholic father, and due to his circumstances, he...

Jim Frazee's novel Anemone takes place in the 1960s in the California seaside town of Aqua Verda. Russell had fought to save his brother Wyatt and woke up in the hospital with severe burns from the house fire. Russell’s parents thought he was Wyatt, and...

Imaginary Gravity: Livin’ Like a Hurricane Along The Boloney Trail by Shelah A. Johnson is a literary fiction novel set in the 1960s, exploring the turbulent lives of Monroe and Dora as they navigate poverty, societal norms, and risky ventures. Monroe, driven by a desire...