The Restless Crucible by Yaw Agawu-Kakraba is an enthralling tale that unfolds across West Africa, Brazil, and Europe (briefly). It introduces readers to the complex life of Pedro de Barbosa, an Afro-Brazilian man and former slave whose opportunistic nature leads him to become a renowned...

Shakespeare at Pooh Corner by Veronica Knox is a whimsical and imaginative novel that blends magical realism with historical intrigue. The story explores themes of identity, creativity, and the interplay between childhood innocence and adult introspection. At its heart, the book intertwines the fantastical world...

Halley's Gathering by William Overstreet is a historical literary novel set in early 20th-century America, where Julia Halley operates a trading post deep within the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico Territory. She has gathered a diverse circle of companions, including a Southern doctor who provides...

The Supersonic Phallus by Steven Key Meyers is a captivating exploration of post-war America, blending historical events with intrigue. Set in 1947, the novel follows Sam, a young journalist in Sinai, Colorado, as he navigates the hysteria surrounding flying saucers, the pressures of small-town life,...

After Woodstock by Howard Reiss is an exploration of friendship, love, and the philosophical journey of life. The novel follows the lives of two childhood friends, Ryan and Jack, whose paths diverge dramatically after the Woodstock concert. Ryan becomes a successful corporate lawyer, while Jack,...

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...

When Tethers Fray by Rajiv Mittal is a deeply moving novel that follows Uma, a hospice nurse who cares for people in their final days. Through her eyes, we see the quiet struggles of patients and their families as they face the reality of death....

David Loux’s historical novel, The Lost Seigneur, is a gritty, gripping, and engrossing saga of the Laux family set in early 18th-century colonial America and France. This is a sequel to the first novel, Chateaux Laux, in the Chateau Laux Odyssey. I was able to...

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...

In NZ Kaminsky's Sense of Home, young Tyra’s journey starts in calamity when dangerous beasts destroy her tranquil life in Azure. Ripped away from her once vibrant homeland, Tyra and her family become nomads, forced to survive in harsh, foreign lands and towns like Marigold...