Right from the beginning of "Former", Stueve sets the scene of a dark, difficult, and uneasy normality, one in which all humans look at each other with suspicion. A. E. Stueve’s extraordinary new novel, "Former", is set in a... Read More

A young woman finds love and possible redemption in this novel about survival and recovery. Marchela Wells’s "Rising from the Ashes" is a romance with elements of a classical thriller that relates the tragedies of a young woman’s... Read More

Decock is an intellectual up to the task of challenging some of our most cherished notions of democracy. Yves Decock’s compelling disquisition, "Liberal Quicksand", will be a hard pill to swallow for lovers of liberal democracy. But in... 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 incredibly valuable book shows that healthy eating and exercise are natural, desirable choices. Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas’s "Think Yourself Thin" is a remarkable book that addresses weight loss from a fresh angle. Rather than... Read More

Immigrants participate in antiapartheid efforts, in this compassionate novel about family, bravery, and loss. Anthony Schneider’s "Repercussions" is a much-needed addition to the canon of South African antiapartheid literature. The... Read More

"The Viceroys" is a fascinatingly twisted and multilayered translation of a classic Italian novel. Originally written in 1894, Federico De Roberto’s "The Viceroys" details the saga of the Uzedas, a noble Italian family of Spanish... Read More

These stories tap into our collective anxiety and defy social norms. Amy L. Clark’s short-story collection, "Adulterous Generation", consists of twenty arresting stories that present moments in which seemingly nurturing environments... Read More