This book fills a knowledge gap in the English-speaking world—what life was like for a Soviet soldier and citizen during World War II. Not surprisingly, most English-language books about World War II are written about the military... Read More

This brave book is a passionate expression of moderate Islamic values in the Middle East. This brave debut publication from Kuwaiti graduate student Najebah Marafi is an apologetic take on Islam in modernity, particularly on its... Read More

Perceptive dialogue adds to the scenery of this novel, conveying both the characters’ personalities and their social context. Modern urban grit meets traditional folklore in William Lightning’s "The Runaway Witch and the Laughing... Read More

This multifaceted story offers thoughtful insight into classical music and historical research. A music professor inherits a recluse’s hauntingly original musical compositions in Michael DeStefano’s detailed first novel, The... Read More

This scrapbook of a creative life intertwines photos, poems, and vignettes to capture distinct memories. Fervent Christianity and complex relationships formed throughout a lifetime of creativity are explored in Edna Falciglia... Read More

A tension-filled story about a serial killer also delves into the nature of dysfunction. Dysfunction in relationships is the prominent theme in Elizabeth Washburn’s debut thriller, "Scream for Me". A detective moves to a quiet town in... Read More

It is refreshing to have views about Muslims and their creed presented by someone who is looking toward the goal of religious tolerance. A new author calling himself a devout, proud Muslim wants to share with those outside his faith the... Read More

This novel’s staccato storytelling keeps the reader in suspense and wondering how the parallel plotlines will reveal the motivations of the story’s troubled leading man. "Lack of Ambition" is the tale of an everyman who refuses to... Read More