A Russian woman recalls her mother’s final days and her own grieving process in Oksana Vasyakina’s novel "Wound". After her mother’s death, Oksana has an endless list of tasks to complete, the most important of which is to take her... Read More
An elderly, closeted trans woman makes a final stand against fascistic AI in Chris Bergeron’s novel "Valid". When Earth was rocked by environmental decay and recurrent pandemics, David, an AI designed to be “humanity’s best... Read More
Stephen Porder’s science book "Elemental" examines the impact of five elements on Earth and its changing climate. Chronicling billions of years of history through the framework of carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorous,... Read More
Jeffrey S. Gurock’s "Marty Glickman" is an encompassing biography of the athlete, sportscaster, and mentor. Born in 1917, Glickman grew up in New York’s Bronx and Brooklyn neighborhoods. A star high school athlete, he was recruited... Read More
Trevor J. Houser’s inventive literary novel "The Prumont Method" crisscrosses a country scarred by constant mass shootings, bringing black humor to bear on the present-day dystopia of rampant gun violence. Former health care marketer... Read More
In Karen Krossing’s meaningful novel "Monster vs. Boy", a child faces a monster and his own past. Eleven-year-old Dawz lives with his sister and their uncle, who adopted the children after their mother disappeared. He is happy, enjoys... Read More
In Inês F. Oliveira’s touching coming-of-age novel "Calvin and the Sugar Apples", a girl struggles with changes in her life. Ten-year-old Amelia is having a rough time. Plagued by self-doubt, she’s at odds with her best friend,... Read More
With a mix of scientific and insider perspectives, sociologist Andrew L. Whitehead’s "American Idolatry" is a fascinating investigation of politics and racism in American Christian evangelicalism. Using statistical data and stories... Read More