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...

After surviving a near-fatal car accident, Tae finds solace in a new relationship with Natasha. She encourages him to confront the dark secrets and tragedies that have plagued his family's past. As he opens up about his relatives' calamities, including motorcycle accidents, infant deaths, and...

Lubelia Alycea: One Hundred Years by J.E. Spina spans from the early 20th century to the present. This historical novel is based on the life of the author’s grandmother. It follows a family's odyssey as they leave their native home in Madeira, where Lubelia, a...

A Postcard from Jerusalem by Cory J. Schulman gives food for thought to fans of inspirational, realistic, travel fiction and coming-of-age stories. Isaac goes on a six-month trip to Israel with other young Jewish American participants in the program. They swim in the Dead Sea,...

The Cusser Club: A Tawdry, Titillating Texas Tale is a work of fiction in the coming-of-age, interpersonal drama, and Southern genres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience but contains some era-appropriate content that modern readers may find challenging. Penned by author Randall...

The Translation of Julian Yu is a work of fiction in the cultural writing, interpersonal drama, and slice-of-life genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Ezekiel Lee, this is a tender coming-of-age novel about 18-year-old Julian Yu, a...

Delayed Confession by P. S. Meraux is an intense thriller set in the dynamic environment of journalism. The plot revolves around a differential associate producer named Grace who works in a Columbia newsroom in 1990 and gets involved in a professional conflict alongside some moral...

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...

Howard Seaborne's Divisible Man: Ten Keys West is a gripping read. Andy became a target after it was alleged that she had attempted to kill the president of the United States. Demanding that she be fired from her position as a detective for the City...

A man runs out of gas in the small town of Gainesville, Washington. His name is Sam Lawrence, and he is looking for a job—at least a temporary one. Fred Rosenbauer takes Sam to Harley Petersen's farm to help him with fencing. Sam starts working...