When Tethers Fray by Rajiv Mittal is a deeply moving novel that follows Uma, a hospice nurse who cares for people in their final days. Through her eyes, we see the quiet struggles of patients and their families as they face the reality of death....

Shadows on the Heart by Elizabeth Oldham follows Lita Bravo, a fierce and independent mixed martial arts fighter, as she navigates the complexities of her life, from the adrenaline-fueled intensity of the cage to the emotional challenges of family relationships and personal transformation. After the...

Whispers Where the Wildflowers Bloom by Jhani Mills is a psychologically disturbing narrative that follows one woman’s journey from a childhood marked by trauma to healing and hope. Amelia Harper is haunted by a painful childhood of abuse and neglect at the hands of her...

Domnica Rădulescu’s My Father’s Orchards is a multi-layered historical novel that masterfully blends memory, trauma, folklore, and political critique through an intensely personal lens. Told through the voice of Corina Angelescu, a Romanian-American woman who returns to her homeland in 2015, the novel excavates the...

The Inconvenient Unraveling of Gemma Sinclair by Meg Myers Morgan centers on Gemma Sinclair, a married mother of two. Gemma can’t catch a break. Having given birth a few days ago, she can’t shake this insurmountable feeling of pressure. However, she’s not entirely sure where...

When a Phoenix Rose Nevermore by C.A. Nicholas is a collection of interconnected stories that offers profound insights into life's challenges. The book follows Dahlia Noelle, a woman grappling with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Her experiences of self-isolation and paranoia, rooted in childhood trauma,...

Recovering Maurice by Martin Zelder is a literary novel about Maurice, a university professor in his sixties. He has lived a steady life with his wife and career until an unexpected meeting inspires him to reconsider difficult experiences from his past. His brother suffered a...

Jessica Levine's Three Cousins unfolds beautifully in the constantly changing tide of America in the 1970s, during a period of opportunity, resistance, and personal reinvention. Julia, Anna, and Robin are cousins united by blood, goodwill, and the clutter that typically emerges when a person decides...

Indifferent Universe by Joseph Blackhurst is a sprawling, unconventional narrative that defies categorization. At its core, the book is a meta-fictional exploration of life, death, art, and the interconnectedness of existence. Blackhurst crafts a story that oscillates between humor, tragedy, and philosophical musings, creating a...

Cw II: Colstrip Withdrawal II by Michael Urban is a provocative and emotionally charged drama that captures the ripple effects of an energy-dependent town facing a bleak future. We find ourselves in Colstrip, Montana, where the shutdown of its coal-fired lifeblood sends shockwaves through a...