Funny, sweet, and wise, these cinematographer’s tales show Zarchy’s urbane and lovable character. "Showdown at Shinagawa" opens with a delightful story about an American film crew on assignment in Japan, which deftly captures the... Read More

Gleason captures a time when courtship was full of sweet surprises. Like Grandma Moses, eighty-four-year-old Chuck Gleason found his talent later in life. Gleason uses his own marriage of six decades to shape his novel, "Collision... Read More

Well-organized for situation-to-situation perusal, this guide to childhood safety blends tried-and-true methods with contemporary content. We’re advised to listen to our elders for a good reason: they have more experience than us, and... Read More

Two main characters prove to be evocative letter writers, adept at setting scenes from decades past and schooled in the art of looking for meaning in horror. From concentration camp survivor Oskar Klausenstock, author of The Prayer,... Read More

Urban fantasy meets eccentric comedy in this unique and caustically witty conflict between vampire and human ethics. Envision a sequestered academy in the Sawtooth Wilderness of Idaho where the faculty and students bare their fangs …... Read More

Anoop Ahuja Judge shines at scene setting, in both India and the San Francisco Bay Area, with abundant, lush details. In "The Rummy Club", by Anoop Ahuja Judge, four high school friends from India reunite decades later in California,... Read More

Four young women find love in the romantic mystique of Paris in this vibrant, wholly unforgettable novel. The year is 1973; the place is Paris. Four young women get lost in misadventures, danger, and fulfillment in a comedic, romantic... Read More

Gory, bloody, medical manipulation will chill you to the bone in this unforgettable, exceptional debut. A primitive ritual and an ancient secret threaten a family’s safety in this heart-pounding tale of horrific madness. Guaranteed to... Read More