This is a lyrical, down-to-earth snapshot of a pocket of flawed humanity. "Remember My Beauties", by Lynne Hugo, chronicles the hauntingly poetic crumbling of a horse-breeding family as a woman struggles to cope with buried secrets,... Read More

"A Seeping Wound" is a dark story of human cruelty, and an ode to the preeminence of the human spirit. In his arresting novel, "A Seeping Wound", Darryl Wimberley forcefully chronicles life in one of the many slave camps of the rural... Read More

Fans of classical verse and fiction will appreciate the rich allusions, universal themes, and linguistic creativity of "Black Inked Pearl". If James Joyce’s dream-like opuses were written from a more feminist perspective, they might... Read More

Centering on failures of the justice system, this novel is a haunting take on the fragility of family relationships when they’re tested by extremes. "All About the Greater Good", a novel by Teri Ames, examines the power of failures in... Read More

An immigrant family finds their way through turbulent times in this sweeping historical drama. Jacqueline Dreager’s "Looking East" draws heavily from real events and people to create a sweeping political family drama. The story is... Read More

In this harrowing novel, a young woman survives incredible violence with her inner purity intact. Richard Roach’s "Never a Woman" is a story of intense violence and enduring love. Utilizing simple language to take on difficult topics,... Read More

This exciting adventure tale teaches many valuable life lessons to those who seek earthly rewards. Kim Yost’s novel "The Life Chest: Africa" is an adventure story with deep historical background. The narrative relates a contemporary... Read More

A pervasive theme of learning from the past makes this book an entertaining journey through the lives of ordinary men and women. Kim Yost’s The Life Chest is a historical novel and an imaginative extension of the author’s... Read More