Set during the War of 1812, this is a skillfully crafted story about men grappling with battle-wrought changes to their souls and the bonds that drive them onward. Though they may not realize it, men fight and die not for a cause but for... Read More

Gary is at the height of his literary powers, producing a character and a story that feels viscerally authentic long after the reality-bending conclusion. Having declared his pen name “Oskar Caulfield,” the character Preston Nesbitt... Read More

This dystopian story is tightly crafted with a well-developed landscape of danger and mystery. Set in a dystopian future ruled by religious fanatics and a cruel military, "External Forces" is a fascinating, exciting fantasy. A group of... Read More

The familiar becomes new again as ceramic cats experience the four seasons for the first time. When inanimate objects come alive, imagination runs rampant. Carl Wetzel’s children’s book, The Adventures of Rhumba and Tuba: First... Read More

Moments of sensitivity shine in this humorous collection of short travel stories. In this humorously diverting collection of stories, the narrator highlights the cultures, people, and food that he encounters during his seven years of... Read More

Humor and a positive attitude bring an emotional edge to this weight-loss memoir. In "The Smile Inside", a memoir designed to motivate, Lisa Sapiro shares the ups and downs of her journey to weight loss—and the mental and physical... Read More

Thriller meets love story in a novel where characterization shines. Paul’s wife, Allison, dies after a short battle with brain cancer. Stillwell: A Haunting on Long Island chronicles the week after Allison’s funeral, when Paul... Read More

Diagnosed with autism at the age of three, Florida Frenz has compiled eight years’ worth of therapy work in this inspiring and revealing book. Using cartoonish drawings and conversational language, she traces the twenty­-three steps... Read More