"Unremarkable" is a thrilling gangland drama that reveals unexpected supernatural depths. "Unremarkable", a thriller written by Tangent Games cofounders Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee, blends genres to tell an enthralling story about an... Read More

Forgiveness doesn’t arrive as an easy Band-Aid in this genre gem; instead, it’s richly, convincingly explored as the result of mature self-reckonings. Between snowbound Sugarberry, Missouri, and Cypress Key, an island in the... Read More

Armed with a wooden sword for feeling strong and a hat for feeling tall, Morgan loves seeking adventure in the woods until a nightmare leaves him feeling scared and unsure. Luckily, the arrival of a stuffed lion is the perfect remedy and... Read More

There is a wide-eyed sweetness that lurks underneath the hostility of this novel, told in journal style. As with an actual knucklehead, with time and patience, the rewards well exceed the effort. Young, black law student Marcus Hayes... Read More

In Kate Braverman’s "A Good Day for Seppuku", there are few joyous moments or emotional breakthroughs. Characters keep to themselves, drift apart, or abandon each other, and though they may reunite, their meetings are generally... Read More

Kimberly Cooper Griffin has a savvy, deft touch as she weaves in rich, vivid details that range from sexy to startling. Love is a hardy flower that can blossom in the midst of adversity, as Kimberly Cooper Griffin shows in "Chasing... Read More

This is a winsome, gentle introduction to the differences and challenges of autism spectrum disorders. Solace in fixed routines. Attention to detail. Misreading social cues. These and other tendencies are shared by many children with... Read More

Interwoven with the stark realism of the novel are hints of a fairy tale. Simultaneously bleak and hopeful, Michael Köhlmeier’s "Yiza" traverses the expansive landscape of human suffering as seen through the eyes of displaced migrant... Read More