Tokyo Tangents by Robin S. Hasuki is an inventive and unusually structured novel that threads together small, carefully drawn character moments into a larger, unexpected narrative. Framed through short, interconnected chapters, the book paints Tokyo as both familiar and strange, a place where routine hides...

Tidal Overlook by Helen Montague Foster follows Dr. Nancy Thomas, who, on a drive to their river cabin with her husband, Mack, and foster daughter, Soolie, sees a body in a field near Wyding Overlook. Three men threaten Nancy and demand that they leave. Later,...

Dry The Rain by Richard Leise is a haunting story that takes you into the mind of a girl who has endured unimaginable trauma. The story is narrated by Mallory, who was kidnapped and subjected to years of abuse and captivity by a man she...

Wings Against The Wind by JoDee Neathery is a compelling story set against the romantic and mysterious backdrop of Paris, France, in 2014. The narrative revolves around the tragic death of Andrew Dupont, a renowned bookshop owner, whose sudden demise is initially shrouded in suspicion...

Scratched Vinyl: Louie's Story by Kimberly Garber captures the essence of perseverance and the power of human connection. The book details the life of Louie Ashley, a man who faces significant challenges from a young age, including a battle with polio, a turbulent family life,...

Memphis Freedman had married Johnny right out of high school, believing that, with all his charm, he was her dream come true. However, now ten years into the marriage, she had known nothing but pain and suffering. There seemed to be no end to Johnny’s...

Pale Pieces by G.M. Stevens follows a narrator's seemingly driftless travels with Djako, D, dancers, a banker, a retired inspector, an old lady, a mathematician, an artist, and others, by train and boat. Together, they must complete practical tasks and overcome terrain and weather,...

The Preacher’s Son by T.R. Brown explores faith, family, and the complexities of relationships. Set in the Carolinas, the novel follows Caleb Boone, the son of a Southern Baptist minister, as he returns home after his father, Elijah Boone, dies. What begins as a journey...

He Opened His Eyes and It was Dark by R. R. Griffin is a thought-provoking story set in a dystopian future. In this world, students are taught slogans and how to be cogs in the machine, but they are never taught how to solve problems....

The Fire Service of Sachem City by Tom Trabulsi offers a visceral look at life inside a Rhode Island fire department on the brink of collapse. Set between 2008 and 2010, it immerses readers in the rhythms, rivalries, and camaraderie of Class 61—twenty-five recruits shaped...