What happens when your past refuses to stay in the past—even after you’ve put away the wild days for a quieter life? In Midlife Melody by Melina Druga, readers are introduced to Holly, a single mom disillusioned with her life of routine, and Spencer, a...

The Museum of Art and Other Things by Stephen Meltzer is a satirical literary novel set in a place where art and memory collide, and a museum stands as both a refuge and a battleground. Ghosts of the past resurface in the form of a...

The New Girl by Zelmer Wilson follows Billie Carver, who moves from New Orleans to Boston to live with her father’s family and adjust to a new social environment. She leans on her older half-brother, Truman, as she tries to wade through unfamiliar social circles...

Claudia: The Girl Who Went in Search of Happiness by S. Sebastian is a heart-warming, complex, and nuanced story of a young woman finding her inner self in a world that seems to exploit and reject her. Claudia always had the makings of a true...

A Sweet Scheme by Sasha Preston is a delightful short story that celebrates the bonds of friendship, the thrill of adventure, and the sweetness of shared moments. At the heart of the story is Martha, a vibrant woman whose warmth and openness draw people together....

Hannah is new to Fermosa Bay, and she promised her mother that she would try to make a new life there and give the people a chance. Even the men. She joined a book club, attended parties, and made a few friends, so she was...

Ade is drowning. She’s a chemical engineering student who has too much on her plate. In addition to her studies, she’s keeping her identity secret after a scandal involving her father at her university. It’s a lot, and she really needs to sleep, which sounds...

The Side Road by Sarah Lahey begins with the death of Elsie Buchanan. Oliver, related to Elsie through his ex, returns to Eagle Nest and discovers inconsistencies in her finances and forged documents about her house. He, his daughter Tash, and Mia, the wool shop...

The Gilded Butterfly Effect is an engaging novel by Heather Colley that depicts the turbulent experiences college students endure as a "rite of passage." The narrative explores the adventures of several students, mainly highlighting the journeys of Penny and Stella. Penny is a reserved girl...

Courage in Capital City by NG Avant is, at its core, a romance. Yet, its plot and characters awaken us to the pressing social issues of violence against women and sex trafficking that are so relevant in today’s world. Calista Caldwell works in local government...