This is a thorough and in-depth view of the last emperor of Ethiopia, told from the unique vantage point of his great-nephew. The full set of titles of the man known as the last emperor of Ethiopia, whose reign ended in 1974 after nearly... Read More

Those enthralled by tales of Polar expeditions will find much to celebrate in this thrilling and well-paced biography. Unlike more famous Polar explorers like Robert Peary, Robert Falcon Scott, and Roald Amundsen, there’s been no... Read More

West Africa is brought vividly to life in this enthralling, fast-paced noir. Private investigator Souleymane “Solo” Camara is living in his dead father’s hometown of Bamako, Mali, burdened by, and trying to deal with, ghosts of his... Read More

This lighthearted romantic comedy pushes its self-assured female protagonist down a constantly twisting path toward adulthood. Having a crush on an older sibling’s best friend is practically a right of passage for teens. The problem... Read More

This unique gumbo of a novel blurs the lines between the spirit world and reality, mixing fantasy and cosmic genres with an adventure story. Asif Ismael’s "Over the Tightrope", an adventure with heavy doses of spirituality and... Read More

Examining society through the lens of a fairy tale, this fantasy quest lends a hand toward making our contemporary world a little better. Fairy tales are quite often relegated to the realm of children. And while they might make for good... Read More