Strong local color and Willis’s flair for dialect make this a charming and lively collection. They don’t make men like Barlow Jimson anymore. Born mean and named after his father’s clasp knife, Barlow “grew up with a tailor-made... Read More

Bear Kotah’s Comanche background makes him a unique hero in this unique and fascinating entry into the genre. "Crossing the Red" by Arch Gibson paints a portrait of a veteran who, while coping with the aftermath of war, is driven to... Read More

Beautiful in its simplicity, "Introducing Teddy", by Jessica Walton, turns the pain and confusion often associated with gender identity and transition into a celebration of friendship and happiness. Young Errol, a boy who enjoys both... Read More

This whirlwind of a novel sweeps through the intertwined lives of its many main characters with witty observations and scenes of bawdy depravity. It’s 1983, and the Yale graduate students in James Magruder’s "Love Slaves of Helen... Read More

This fascinating work of medical history is refreshing and notable for its treatment of race as a critical part of the healthcare debate. Mike King’s "A Spirit of Charity" places the history of public healthcare in America in its... Read More