In this inspiring tale of faith and courage, Ristau paints a complex character portrait involving the engaging interplay of individuals and their actions. In "A Hero Dreams", the profoundly moving first installment of Mark Ristau’s... Read More

"The Day Ends Like Any Day" illustrates the ways in which human beings carry their pasts with them no matter where they go. Timothy Ogene’s lyrical, coming-of-age novel "The Day Ends Like Any Day" follows Sam, a young Nigerian man, as... Read More

"If Clara" is moving and wiry, and full of poetic coincidences. A story of artistic accomplishment and mental struggles, "If Clara" comes through four narrators who are connected to the enigmatic title character. Creative, troubled, and... Read More

Family shapes us; "Parsimony" exposes this truth with effortlessly elegant prose and characters who linger. With eloquent language worthy of literary recognition, Peter Nash’s "Parsimony" offers wisdom fraught with interpersonal and... Read More

Cleverly framed, these stories capture a rich island community that is steeped in oral traditions. In Alaska’s southeastern archipelago, the small Wrangell Island is home to a mix of peoples and stories. Local author Vivian Faith... Read More

A novel in stories, "Paradise Field" is a strong whole made of fascinating parts. Pamela Ryder’s "Paradise Field" is a novel in stories that stands out for the variety of structures, voices, and styles employed throughout. They convey... Read More

A sophisticated and complex work, this debut reconsiders the coming-of-age story for the twenty-first century. In his debut novel, Simeon Marsalis uses a complex structure to tell the story of David, an aspiring writer and a freshman at... Read More

Baltalha’s debut is earthy and witty, with heroines who are memorable and inspiring. Martha Baltalha’s debut novel, "The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao", follows two sisters as they come of age in 1940s Rio de Janeiro. Euridice is... Read More