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Oulanem

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Majkut has done a superb job using Marx’s abandoned fragment to its fullest potential in this highly evocative and chilling narrative. This unforgettable journey into the creative mind of Karl Marx spotlights what few political... Read More

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The Misanthropes

by Peter Dabbene

Dulack’s cross-format experiment is an undeniable success of delightful madness. Acclaimed playwright Tom Dulack blurs the lines between genres, merging novel, play, and screenplay in his book "The Misanthropes". Tom Bowman is a... Read More

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The Geometry of Love

by Allyce Amidon

Jessica Levine has crafted a lyrical and realistic examination of the complications and exhilarations of romantic entanglements. "The Geometry of Love" asks whether stability or passion is more important in a relationship, as a love... Read More

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There Is No End to This Slope

by Allyce Amidon

Death of a Salesman meets Alice in Wonderland in Richard Fulco’s debut novel, There is No End to This Slope, a dark, voyeuristic glimpse into the life of a man passively watching his world deteriorate around him. Fulco’s prose is... Read More

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Bigfoot and the Baby

by Allyce Amidon

Ann Gelder’s debut, "Bigfoot and the Baby", is a delightful black satire. Playing with themes of belonging and belief, Gelder examines the interplay of capitalism and religion in 1980s America. Jackie Majesky is on a mission to save... Read More

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Myths of a Merciful God

by Allyce Amidon

Hauntingly beautiful, "Myths of a Merciful God", Cynthia Ceilán’s debut novel, is a breathtaking look at loss, grief, and forgiveness. Sarah Miranda, a single mother living in New York, has just suffered the single most devastating... Read More

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Elephant in the Sky

by Nancy Walker

The point of view of a bipolar child offers an accurate portrayal of a child’s thought patterns, both rational and delusional. Based on a true story, Heather Clark’s second novel, "Elephant in the Sky", offers a clear portrait of... Read More

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