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...

Bling, Bliss & Blunders: What Not To Do Before Your Wedding by Irene Woodbury is a madcap romantic comedy full of hijinks, heartache, and hilarity. What should have been two dream weddings in Las Vegas turns into a cascade of disasters complete with injuries, mistaken...

It was Terry Chase’s seemingly shy blue eyes that first caught Lea Sinclair’s attention. He came across as a kind man who laughed as if he did not quite believe he deserved to, but had a thoughtfulness that left an impression on her. Unfortunately, Lea...

An Improbable Scheme by Laura Beers follows Lady Elsbeth Caldwell, who suspects her stepfather, Alfred Stockton, is hiding secrets, possibly connected to her father’s death. Disguised as a highwaywoman, she mistakenly intercepts Niles Drayton, the Earl of Westcott, drawing him into her dangerous pursuit. As...

Five Years by Teresa Tennyson is a captivating story about Middlewich, a small town that is cut off from the rest of the world after the Sequestration, an event that happened years after the Change that caused the world to fall apart. There is climate...

The Standing Stone on the Moor is the fourth book by Allie Cresswell in the acclaimed Talbot Saga, and while the series is not published in chronological order, my best effort in the lead-up begins with The House in the Hollow, where Jocelyn Talbot rejects...

Turn Around by Carole Wolfe follows Heather Ramsey, a high school vice principal who expects to be promoted to principal at Stadium High but is abruptly passed over for outsider Shannon Parker. Reassigned under Shannon’s rigid leadership, Heather’s workload increases without compensation while her husband...

Amir's Lifelong Journey by Dokali (Duke) Megharief is an expansive and heartfelt novel that follows one man’s path through the shifting landscapes of life, love, and loss. We travel from early hardships to moments of clarity and triumph with Amir on a journey that spans...

The Olive Grove by Deborah Rohan is a sweeping historical novel that tells the story of one Palestinian family’s journey through love, loss, and displacement across the twentieth century. Hamzi Moghrabi is a young boy growing up in the coastal city of Akka in 1913,...