In the context of the sentiment that American society is becoming increasingly divided along class lines—the “one percent” versus the “ninety-nine percent”—Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson’s well-written, well-researched book... Read More

Georgian high-schooler Baylie Storm must contend with typical teenage drama—falling for her best friend, Tyler Caldwell, trying to stay on the good side of her overprotective parents—when a sudden injury results in an otherworldly... Read More

The cheerful 1960s pop music that weaves its way through "Aquarius Falling" creates a warm, nostalgic feeling. Don’t get too comfortable, though. While the Beach Boys soundtrack promises a carefree summer for twenty-one-year-old Tom... Read More

From instant enlightenment to conscious departure, the Sixth (and last) Patriarch of Ch’an (Zen) Buddhism, Hui Neng, is the subject of "Master of Zen". From the seventh Century AD, these stories, illuminating the Buddhist “middle... Read More

Addictive behaviors like overeating, binge drinking, substance abuse, and smoking all have a breadth of potential remedies available, including well-known twelve-step programs, self-help guides, medical treatments, and psychotherapy. Yet... Read More

I know! Let’s write a novel about nothing! Nothing? Nothin’. Zilch. Bupkis. If that sounds familiar, it is. As fans of Seinfeld can attest, it’s a great setup—as long as you can pull it off. Whether the author/hero of this novel... Read More

There are some memoirs that seem so artful in the dissection of the joys and horrors of a life that they resonate long after that last page. Duff Brenna provides just such a story. In telling the tale of his childhood, and especially his... Read More

Well written, unsympathetic characters are one of the great literary treats adding the delicious thrill of schadenfreude to the reading experience. Sure, most readers want the protagonist to overcome the dilemmas faced in the story, but... Read More