The Deceived Ones is a work of fiction in the literary and interpersonal drama genres. Penned by author Judith Krummeck, the plot introduces readers to Vira, a Ukrainian refugee displaced by the Russian invasion, who finds herself in the U.S. with her viola da gamba....

In Tales of the Patriarchs, Jim Shankman introduces us to the world of the silent film industry and its early beginnings. The main character, Sidney, is a youthful dreamer who yearns for a life well-lived. Sidney gets a job in his uncle's studio. It fuels...

Helyn Dunn's novel Sacrifice: The Evensong Enchantments: Book One is a mesmerizing tale interweaving magic, reality, fantasy, and visionary spiritual wisdom of the ancient ones. The novel is best suited for mature readers. The story is set in medieval France, in Brittany. Catherine is the...

Transit: A Journey of Transfiguration by Marty Malin is a journey through the tumultuous landscapes of the outer and inner worlds. Dr. Jessamyn Quilter, an emergency department physician, is trapped in a life lacking love and meaning, shackled by an abusive marriage. Faced with the...

Notes From After Dusk by Ian Johnson is a captivating journey into the intertwined lives of two protagonists, Michael and Olivia, who navigate the complexities of existence through introspection and philosophical exploration. Set against a backdrop where personal reflections shape their understanding of life and...

Too Many Stones is a work of fiction in the literary, social, and emotive writing genres. It is best suited to mature readers owing to the serious content around child abuse. Penned by author Rodney Nelsestuen, this powerful novel tells the story of Evelyn Toraason,...

Stehekin Wilderness Ranch brings together several older and younger adults one summer. As they each go about their duties providing pleasurable adventures and food for visitors, readers are treated to descriptions of arduous hiking trails and forest surrounds. One can almost feel the silence and...

Henry's Version by Brett Shapiro is a gripping novel dedicated to the significant moments in the life of an elderly man, Henry. These moments include Henry's first crush and heartbreak as a boy, his interactions with his family, his marriage to his husband Len, the...

In Tangles, Kay Smith-Blum takes readers into the heart of America's Cold War secrecy with the same poignant clarity reminiscent of E. Annie Proulx. Set against the backdrop of the Hanford plant, Smith-Blum weaves a dual narrative that resonates with individuals’ history and enduring courage....

A Matter of Mercy by Lynne Hugo is a fictionalized account of a true event that defined the hardy and rugged aquafarmers of Cape Cod Bay. Life on the tidal flats is hard and uncompromising. The men and women who farm this briefly available tidal...