A mentally ill man wrestles with his fetishes and inner demons in a novel that goes to extremes. Jonathan Harnisch’s "Lover in the Nobody" is a cross between intense sadomasochistic erotica and a psychological memoir, complete with... Read More

Heer has a knack for making anything interesting, which might be the best praise a writer can garner. Jeet Heer displays the leisurely wit and wisdom of a polymath, writing about everything from Canadian culture and politics at large, to... Read More

This is a delightful little book about living a better life. A sweet little advice book, J Blasiman’s Grandpa’s Wisdom: Secrets to the Good Life is a charmingly honest volume about love, life, and acceptance. Full of guidance, it... Read More

Kwon delicately creates an intimate space in which to show how her Korean heritage and her relationship with her mother shaped her identity. Brenda Kwon’s collection of poems and short stories, "The Sum of Breathing", explores the... Read More

A creative flight of fancy that should be fun for techies and just as amusing for readers who appreciate literary spoofs. The premise of this book is aptly stated in its title: What would happen if famous authors had to write various... Read More

Credible teen protagonist Harper struggles with family issues, small-town values, and the problems of growing up. Themes of growing up and small-town communities are explored in this heartwarming and uplifting portrait of an older teen... Read More

This conclusion to a graphic-novel series blends hilarity with wisdom as the fascinating characters work to save their planet. In this, the latest installment in Joann Sear and Lewis Trondheim’s widely acclaimed Dungeon Twilight... Read More

Weighty subjects and introspection never bog down Taylor’s quirky characters as they rush toward a surprising finish. "Death Comes for the Deconstructionist", by Daniel Taylor, is a slim, funny, thoughtful novel about mental illness,... Read More