Narrator Eva tells her story with bold determination and a brashly cynical voice that juxtaposes luminously the compassionate message of the novel. Paula Huston’s lush language, flowing dialogue, and the protagonist’s fresh narrative... Read More

Intriguing premise and deeply involved relationships between characters open a new perspective on self and gender identity. In her first published novel, award-winning short story writer Laura Krughoff takes a risk by tackling some... Read More

Spiked with grotesque humor and words fashioned to probe the brain, these two novellas traverse the human inner world. Offbeat, a bit creepy, and, perhaps, even an encounter one will never forget—Colin Winnette knows how to fashion his... Read More

Through his clever and compelling prose, Anastasopoulos imbues a creepy air of mystery that permeates this unconventional read. In Dimitri Anastasopoulos’ unusual novel, we encounter the trappings of middle-class life—with an alien... Read More

Post-modern exploration of the Jewish experience in the American South is shaped by defined, sympathetic characters and ironic humor. In a collection of seven pieces of literary fiction, winner of the 2012 Mary McCarthy Prize, Jason K.... Read More

Warm sentiments in this fictionalized account of the author’s life as a pastor honor the humility of the profession. Pastor: A Fictional Reminiscence with Conversations on Religion and Society by James Stanley Barlow is a fictional... Read More

Poetic, compelling, painfully beautiful writing contrasts with controversial subject matter to create a genuine work of modern art. If a young George Carlin, dealing with puberty and sexual frustration, set out to write a video-gamer’s... Read More

Experimental stories capture the frustration of unrequited love in a book filled with literary innovations. "Tatvan", a collection of experimental short stories by newcomer Michael Filimowicz, features fluid perspectives and an intensely... Read More