Espresso Talks: The Woodbridge Italian Bakery by Ozzie Logozzo is an absolute masterpiece of observational storytelling. If you’ve ever sat in a local bakery, inhaled the scent of fresh flour and sugar, and just listened to the world go by, you’ll know exactly why this...

Exit Tickets by Kenneth Chanko follows Martin Jordanowski, a new writing teacher at a middle school on the Upper East Side, as his wish to reach students centers on Kandra McKissick, an eighth grader who turns his classroom into a refuge. Her visits grow longer....

Emma Madison: Master Meddler by Pat McDermott Michener follows Emma Madison, a sharp, strong-willed widow in 1950s Medford, Ontario, whose quiet life unravels when her niece Jasmine Holmes returns home after years of disgrace. Once the town’s beauty, Jasmine is now sick, divorced, and shunned....

Escape to the Maroons by Mike Weedall is a historical novel that reveals the untold stories of fugitive slaves seeking freedom in the harsh terrain of the Great Dismal Swamp in 1791. Weedall skillfully combines thorough research with vivid storytelling to portray the struggles, bravery,...

Bikers, bimbos, and a man named Walter collide in Evacuation Route, a novel by Chris Dungey. The year is 2008, the place is Florida, and Walter is a man who drifts through life without much of a plan. Struggling to get by, he works with...

Life has a nasty surprise for a journalist and TV anchor from Columbus, Ohio, named Madison Moore. While her job is at stake, Madison travels to the beautiful small village of Todi in Italy's Umbria to ride out the storm. Heike has lost her beloved...

In Endgame by Russell Williams, Detective Malone and his associate Detective Jenny Peterson follow their instincts and whatever clues are available after Peter Prescott is found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. But why did Prescott commit suicide? It quickly becomes apparent...

Elizabeth’s Mountain by Lucille Guarino cleverly interweaves Elizabeth's twilight years with the new adult blossoming of her granddaughter Amanda. Commencing with Elizabeth’s ninetieth birthday party, it explores her memories of childhood and the tragic death of her first love, Robbie. A mourning period is followed...

Ella's War by Rusty Allen is a military historical novel that revolves around Ella and Lee Tingle, a common-law married couple who live on a small farm with their young son Reese in a coastal Delaware town during World War II. Lee Tingle is...

Everybody's Special is a work of fiction in the sports, urban, and slice-of-life subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience owing to scenes of graphic violence, and was penned by author Christopher Griffin. In this gritty, realistic, and heartfelt account of...