"The Third Swimmer" is an engaging novel and a welcome addition to the literature of understanding the destruction of war. Rosalind Brackenbury’s "The Third Swimmer" is an intricate, well-crafted gem of a tale. The first part finds two... Read More

Judith Valente’s story is reminiscent of the Japanese proverb that encourages us to “fall seven times, stand up eight.” What is it about the mystery of monasteries that draws men and women with a suitcase full of questions to their... Read More

This offbeat collection of stories provides insights into the process of translation. Véronique Côté and Steve Gagnon’s "I Never Talk About It" is an intriguing and ambitious collection made up of thirty-seven short stories in the... Read More

"Reflections on Mortality" is a noteworthy addition to the literature about death and dying. Some books, as Francis Bacon remarked, should be chewed and digested. "Reflections on Mortality", a series of nineteen essays edited by Robert... Read More

With intriguing looks at military loyalty, "Non Semper Fidelis" takes a thoughtful look at American marines. Sam Foster’s "Non Semper Fidelis" skillfully examines the inner workings of a Marine Corps base, Quantico, during an uneasy... Read More