Eleison by Laurette Folk follows the lives of family members whose patriarch has recently passed away. On his deathbed, Dante Alighieri Russo reminisces about his regrets and mistakes. He slowly fades away, leaving his family to deal with the ramifications. His youngest daughter, Nicolette (Nicky),...

The Rape of Elliott Roth by D.E. Adler follows the life of Dr. Elliott Roth, a compassionate, brilliant, yet flawed neurosurgeon. It starts with a scene where he tries to save a little girl who had a terrible accident. After an invitation from a good...

Ben Haddad is a quiet, scrawny kid whose parents immigrated to Israel from Libya and Romania. Ofir Stern is tall, strong, and energetic, born in an upscale neighborhood of Jerusalem. While the two boys couldn't be more different, a long-lasting friendship blossoms when Ben moves...

Carroll Gardens Story by Sally Frances focuses on the life and experiences of a man named Fortunato Bonaventura, also known as Helper, as he navigates relationships and memories in his neighborhood. Frances uses three distinct perspectives to weave its narrative: Helper, Gino, and Tony. Each...

Paintings: Love by Joe Trabocco is a moving exploration of the many forms love takes throughout a lifetime. Through a series of interconnected stories, Trabocco captures the quiet, often unspoken moments that define relationships, those fleeting instances of connection, longing, and endurance that linger long...

Under the Same Sky by Leila Kirkconnell is a novel that weaves personal testimony, memory, and fiction to illuminate life in Gaza through the eyes of Emad, a young man whose experiences embody the daily struggle for dignity and survival. Written with unflinching honesty, the...

The New Girl by Zelmer Wilson follows Billie Carver, who moves from New Orleans to Boston to live with her father’s family and adjust to a new social environment. She leans on her older half-brother, Truman, as she tries to wade through unfamiliar social circles...

The Gilded Butterfly Effect is an engaging novel by Heather Colley that depicts the turbulent experiences college students endure as a "rite of passage." The narrative explores the adventures of several students, mainly highlighting the journeys of Penny and Stella. Penny is a reserved girl...

The Secret Life of Jasper Scragg by Charlotte French is a character-driven novel set in the small town of Woolloolobah. It explores themes of love, redemption, forgiveness, and the complexities of human relationships. The story follows Jasper Scragg as he navigates the fallout of infidelity,...

Is there any hope for a woman who thinks she is oatmeal in human form? Sam might not think so, but Em and Tali, the woman she was not-so-secretly crushing on, think so, and they are determined to help her see the best version of...