Eun’s fiction contrasts familial or societal obligations with an undertow of erratic impulse or emotion. Nobody Checks the Time When They’re Happy, a collection of short stories by Heekyung Eun, peers into the lives of various South... Read More
Gitlin’s writing is sharp, infused with a dark, irreverent wit. "Postcards from the Canyon", by Lisa Gitlin, is an engrossing, poignant journey through one woman’s past and present. Faced with the recent and unexpected death of her... Read More
Pugliese deftly turns the dark clouds of imagination into a life-affirming ode. Nicola Pugliese’s unusual "Malacqua" was first published in 1977 by Italo Calvino. Never reprinted until after Pugliese’s death, it appears for the first... Read More
“By aspiring to live vegan, you’ve already made a choice that is fundamentally ethical and mindful,” writes Lani Muelrath. But there can be personal and social challenges to the decision, ranging from not having food ready and... Read More
As a child, Tzivia Gover was afraid of the dark; even with her door open and the hall lights on, she had difficulty falling asleep. Once asleep, she was haunted by nightmares. Now, having learned to turn and face her fears, she writes... Read More
“One of the most important parts of our daily lives is our relationship with food,” writes Dr. Frank Ardito. But this relationship can get complicated; according to Ardito, studies have suggested that we make over two hundred... Read More
This mesmerizing novel is a must. Americans don’t have fairy tales: we have legends. Tall tales. "Olympia Knife" is a fabulous, luscious story that invokes a magical, yesteryear world. Filled with larger-than-life characters, this... Read More
The River is in Us is rewarding reading for anyone interested in environmental justice or indigenous people. Elizabeth Hoover’s scholarly yet approachable The River is in Us addresses the interconnection of native people with their... Read More