These stories transcend culture to speak to wider human experiences. In Tales of Love and Despair: Men in Love in Revolutionary Iran, sociologist Mahnaz Kousha draws from extensive interviews to craft eight short stories that capture the... Read More

This is a woman’s perspective on war, a gritty glimpse into the danger and hardship of soldiering on the front lines. Chantelle Taylor’s Battleworn: The Memoir of a Combat Medic in Afghanistan tells a harrowing tale of war from a... Read More

Bold character development and strong mythology breathe life into this compelling young adult fantasy. "Opaque" by Cālix Leigh-Reign kick-starts a new sci-fi series by courting controversy, through a disturbed teenager battling his... Read More