Talking White Owl by Valerie Hagenbush is an expansive and powerful literary novel. Viktor Talking White Owl is a young Lakota man growing up near South Dakota’s Black Hills. Initially unaware of the deep and transformative history that surrounds him, Viktor comes of age under...

A Tuscan Interlude: Book 2 Alternate Realm Trilogy by Celeste Johnson sweeps readers into a sultry summer in Florence, where a blockbuster film production and a viral journalistic rivalry stir the passions of locals and visitors alike. Against the breathtaking backdrop of Tuscany’s hills and...

The Night of the Animals by J.J. Pascal follows René at his mother's wake, wading through unresolved issues with his estranged brother, Marcel. René feels overshadowed by Marcel at the ceremony and battles anxiety over the family curse of dying at age 35. As René...

In Locust Hill, Carl Parsons weaves a passionate narrative that follows Cassandra Clark, a popular city girl, as she falls for Jim Russell, a hardworking farmer from the rural community of Locust Hill. Set against the backdrop of agrarian struggles, the story explores themes of...

An Old Soul by M. Kevin Hayden is a gripping narrative centered around Isaac André, a young African American who feels lost in his life in 1996 Chicago. Working at a video rental store, Isaac struggles with feelings of displacement, family responsibilities, and the quest...

Silent Sounds by Anthony P. Mauro Sr. is a nostalgic, coming-of-age novel set in the summer of 1960 in the fictional coastal town of Manhassett Beach. Told primarily through the eyes of six-year-old Westin “Wes” Marino, the story captures the quiet magic of childhood curiosity,...

Two Souls by Maksim Haretski, newly translated by Olya Ianovskaia, is a powerful existential and political novel that vividly captures the turmoil of early 20th-century Belarus. Originally published during the Russian Revolution and long suppressed for its bold critique of Bolshevism, the story follows Ignat...

Capers and Switcheroos by Chip Cater is a collection of original short stories that lean into pivotal moments and shifting environments in the lives of those within them and range in length, tone, and tenor. In Chestnut Street, childhood unfolds amid war games, odd...

Cope by Chima Aghanya follows the story of a Nigerian immigrant family that has to overcome extreme circumstances in their newfound home in Italy. It's been years since Ejike moved from Nigeria to Italy with his wife, Neki, to work in IT. However, due to...

King Cal by Peter McDade is a captivating narrative that explores the life of Calvin, a young man confronting the complexities of personal relationships and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of his unremarkable job at a fast-food restaurant, the story reveals Calvin’s journey through love,...