Med highlights the complexities of the Arabic language and shows how even simple words may be interpreted in a bevy of ways. Chenar Med’s "The Shadow of the Swords" brings a skeptic’s spirit to contemporary readings of the Quran,... Read More

This interesting comparison of human and leprechaun perspectives explores how worldliness prevents cultural ignorance. "The Leprechauns and the Magic Horse" is a simply written yet thematically thought-provoking fantasy novella for... Read More

Graceful poems juxtapose the mystical with the practical. "Me, Rain, and a Hired Taxi", a book of poems by Davoud Safdarian, explores the mystical while remaining grounded in the often stark realities of everyday life. Using a consistent... Read More

This modern romance features characters with darker edges even as it delivers a message of second chances and hope. In "The Secret Box", a debut romance by Elizabeth Aguilar, youthful missteps haunt Elizabeth Agustín, a... Read More

Intriguing characters make "The Spider Web" an attention-grabbing read. "The Spider Web" is a multifaceted story of human struggle, international drug smuggling, and human trafficking. When an oncologist develops a top-secret anticancer... Read More

This lifelike story captures the best and the worst of questionable matrimony. Resiliency and courage take center stage in this personalized exploration of a strong woman’s successful attempt to lift herself from the pit of despair.... Read More

Bridget’s story is a fascinating vehicle for understanding the Irish revolution. Mary Thorpe’s debut weaves Irish history into a loving family biography, with the author chronicling her grandmother Bridget’s rise from a destitute... Read More

Barton ignores his inner censor and allows blunt honesty to grace the pages of his entertaining memoir. This quick literary trip will amuse and confound anyone unfamiliar with the distinctive cultural makeup of the exotic Philippines. A... Read More