Ancient and medieval history inform the setting and characters of this intelligently constructed world. K. V. Johansen’s "The Leopard" combines familiar fantasy elements in unique fashion to create an involving and deftly written novel... Read More

Precise prose incites reflection—of life, of death, of dueling identities. In form and content, "The Book of Duels", Michael Garriga’s debut, is an outrageously original collection of fiction. Garriga examines many central issues of... Read More

It’s the end of the world as we know it, but how do young people feel about it? Maxwell Neely-Cohen tells us in a character-driven tale of the apocalypse. "Echo of the Boom", by Maxwell Neely-Cohen, focuses on a generation of young... Read More

Ratcliff’s clever use of imagery delights the senses. Faced with worry and fear, Annie’s dreams take over and she relives the history of her ancestors. "Annie’s Legacy" by Elizabeth Ratcliff follows several generations of Annie and... Read More

Alaska’s sense of place and an exploration of family and faith blend to reveal this intriguing narrator: a good man with his share of faults. With his strong debut novel, Dan Berne takes the story of a longstanding family feud and... Read More

We close with a breathtaking collection of poetry: "Practice on Mountains", by David Bartone, the most original, expressive thinker and writer we’ve encountered on this rollicking university tour. (An understatement, to be sure.)... Read More

Genuine and intellectual, "Nets of Wonder" sojourns into a refreshing, realistic gay love story. In "Nets of Wonder", author Robert Heylmun traces the romantic life of Will, a gay man who comes out and comes to terms with his sexuality... Read More

This tender tale of animal friendship conveys the vulnerability of abandoned cats and young teens alike. Grief stricken and lonely, a young boy adapts to difficult changes thrust upon him and interacts with an abused and abandoned stray... Read More