A layered, captivating exploration of love, self-discovery, and hope… This outstanding latest from Adams focuses on three middle-aged men’s journey to self-discovery. Harry Erickson has seen plenty of lows in his life, including watching his house burnt down to ashes,… Read More ›
Fiction
Dogs Don’t Cook by Catherine Alexander
Eloquent, moving, and evocative… Alexander makes her debut with this emotionally resonant tale of a man trying to salvage meaning from a broken life. THOMAS “HATCH” HATCHFIELD was a young man with a promising future as an artist when he… Read More ›
The Cardiff Giant (The Enigma Quartet) by Larry Lockridge
A fine, fantastic mess of a story that commands attention from start to finish for its originality and narrative dazzle… Lockridge wields history, folklore, SF, and an eviscerating sarcasm to potent effect in his latest novel, a frothy blend of… Read More ›
Season of Restorations by Thomas DeConna
A heartening read—engrossing, moving, and meaningful. In DeConna’s debut, men from three generations unite at their family homestead in New Jersey and find redemption. Franklin Bowman has kept some secrets close to his heart. But with his deteriorating health, he… Read More ›
Gwen by E.D. Lippert
A dark tale with intrigue and contemporary spice… A woman reinvents herself after her deep-rooted hatred and need for revenge leads to unexpectedly dark consequences in Lippert’s intriguing debut. Being physically unattractive and her inability to make friends have done… Read More ›
Angels in the Architecture by Annie M. Ballard
A touching, closely observant tale… Ballard’s latest is an engrossing tale, charting the intricacies of familial bonds, discontent, and desire. Emelie is content in her life, living with her husband Liam and their five-year-old son Ben until a car accident… Read More ›
An Incoming Tide by T Wilton Dale
Intriguingly structured, beautifully written… A compelling literary balancing act that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Hazy memories and family ties converge in unexpected ways in Dale’s deeply felt latest, a story that explores family dynamics, abuse, and trauma. Trying to… Read More ›
Shaken No More by Jacqui Morrison
A deeply felt and emotionally nuanced tale… Morrison’s latest novel is bolstered by well-drawn characters and strong, confident storytelling. Meredith Golden, a playwright and performer, thought she had left her traumatic past behind when she married the charismatic Greg. But… Read More ›
The Glimpse by Lis Bensley
An engrossing read…Entertaining, poignant, and meaningful. After facing a life-altering event, a budding artist escapes to a small-town life to raise her daughter born out of wedlock and navigates inspiration and redemption in Bensley’s poignant novel. Liza Baker, a rising… Read More ›
Waldwick: Let Go by Kenneth Linde
Tightly woven and immediate… Linde’s sixth installment in the Waldwick series is a moving exploration of belongingness, loneliness, trust, betrayal, and the power of love and companionship. Melia Terrill seems to have it all: abundant wealth, power, and fame. But… Read More ›