Ghost by Lea Tonin is one of the most unusual memoirs I have ever read…and I have read a lot of memoirs! When Lea is 14, going on 15, she can no longer withstand the constant brutality of her Japanese stepfather. Any infractions or challenges...

In Hollow by Shaun Allan, we are introduced to married couple Gwen and Amanda, along with their two daughters, Grace and Alexandra. Gwen felt a void in herself and decided to conduct an experiment to see if she could fill it. She contemplated taking someone's...

Wolff's Law: A Memoir by Brian Harrison is a profound reflection on resilience, self-discovery, and the emotional complexities of life. Harrison’s narrative weaves through a lifetime of personal trials, from family struggles and relationship challenges to career setbacks and self-reinvention. Each chapter unearths formative memories,...

Lauren Parker takes readers on an intoxicating odyssey with this mesmerizing collection of poems. Inspired by David Bowie's album Station to Station, where the main character, The Thin White Duke, was a charismatic tyrant, Parker has penned captivating poetic narratives that follow the Duke's lesbian...

…And Then I Would Fly is a memoir by Damien Thompson. The book details Damien’s childhood of abuse and neglect at the hands of his father in the wake of his parents' divorce. From his early years of looking up to his father to the...

Sera Maddox Drake’s Excavations is a haunting exploration of love, desire, identity, and mortality, articulated through a lyrical and evocative voice that transcends traditional poetic boundaries. The collection features poems that draw upon mythological, historical, and personal narratives, revealing the various layers of human experience....

Ain't No Way This Is Real: Began as Brothers, Ended as Strangers by Maximiliano Moreno Sastre is a poignant story about two boys whose amazing friendship ultimately ended in pain. From the moment they met in ninth grade, the boys clicked. Despite their differences, they...

Riley and Ollie’s First Day! by L. Joerg is a bilingual storybook for children. It is written in a rhyming narrative in both English and Spanish. Centered on the heartwarming relationship between a baby girl and her puppy, the story shows their bond and shared...

The Reluctant Bully (A Smoochie Family Story) by Gary Rivera is the sequel to The Lunch Money Treasure and continues the adventures of Lynn, a young girl affectionately known as Smoochie. The story picks up where the first book left off, but primarily focuses on...

From the Shallow End to the Deep End: Ninety-Five Sonnets by AJ Streator is a collection that explores the complexities of human experiences, relationships, and emotions. The book is divided into three sections: The Shallow End, Middle of the Pool, and The Deep End, each...