Runika “Run” Long, a young woman born and raised in the Lower East Side of New York, knew what it felt like to exist and not be seen and heard. It was the reason she had chosen life in foster care over one with her...

Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol by Leonard Szymczak is a profound retelling that expands on Charles Dickens's classic novel, A Christmas Carol. It centers on Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge's former business partner. The story begins with Marley's death and follows his transformation and redemption arc. Initially,...

Jane Doe #9: How I Survived R. Kelly by Lizzette Martinez and Keelin MacGregor is the harrowing tale of how 17-year-old Lizzette survived the famous R&B singer’s abuse. Lizzette, who was an aspiring singer, knew that Kelly could help her break into the music industry–...

Jack Parker Saves the World by Bill Flanigin is a delightful rendition of what I would call soft science fiction. Yes, it is set in the future and yes, it involves space travel but the timeframe and technology are such that it is not only...

Justin: In Defiance of Destiny is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, interpersonal drama, and adventure genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and contains some mild sexual references. Penned by author Ann Lynn Richards, readers are invited into...

Justice Rules by Janet Sierzant is a deeply nuanced look at the criminal justice system in America and the unequal treatment of women offenders within it. Justine Morgan had made some bad decisions in her young life but by far the worst of those was...

Just River by Sara B. Fraser is comedy writing at its best. The Otis River flows through a small city called Wattsville, a city full of ordinary people – or so you might think. Carol is a stress-eating cashier with a daughter called Garnet. When...

Jane Digby’s Diary by C.R. Hurst is an enjoyable book about the exploits of this young woman in an era when independence and freedom for females were frowned upon. This book recalls the life and loves of Jane Digby, a real woman who lived in...

Jeanne: The Woman in Red by Isabelle B.L portrays Jeanne Tunica y Casas' life of activism as she navigates grief over the loss of her husband, Paco. Her defiance of societal norms marks her journey from a passionate advocate for social justice to her solitude...

Jus Breathe by B. Lynn Carter is set in the turbulent 1960s of New York City. Dawn Porter, a sixteen-year-old girl, has carried the burden of looking after herself since her father's departure for a reason that discredits her very being during her early childhood....