Review: The Way of the Dog: The Memoirs of Eros, the Metaphysical Dog by Eva...
The Way of the Dog: The Memoirs of Eros, the Metaphysical Dog by Eva A. MacDonnell is a refreshing story about Eros, a puppy new to this world and his experiences, told from his unique perspective. A...
View ArticleCaptain Mullet and the Compass Rose by Joel Ratner
In Captain Mullet and the Compass Rose, wisdom, longing and everyday life shuffle along for a curmudgeonly Navy veteran and a pony-tailed and pierced young man as they contemplate the profound and...
View ArticleReview: The Prince Must Die by Edward Anthony
In The Prince Must Die, author Edward Anthony pulls directly from the front pages of America and England, as well as the personality of President Donald Trump and the increasingly volatile issue of...
View Article+ One by Brian Baleno
Investment banker Jake seeks to reconcile his workaholic habits and his life with girlfriend Kara as they navigate their maturing relationship in modern Chicago. Jake loves the thrill of making deals...
View ArticleReview: Dakota Son by Mary Ramsey
Unshakable faith and determination are sometimes more powerful than any drug - such is the message in Dakota Son, an inspiring work of young adult fiction by Mary Ramsey. Fifteen-year-old Sean Foster’s...
View ArticleReview: Son of Saigon by David Myles Robinson
As old age sets in, many people dream of having one more adventure, launching themselves back into youthful vigor for a final exciting run. In Son of Saigon, a new novel by David Myles Robinson, this...
View ArticleReview: Cajun Chameleon by Jimmie Martinez
Jax Badeaux slowly finds his way through the complexities of racism while growing up in New Orleans in the Sixties and Seventies. A self-described poor Cajun, he doesn't expect to amount to much more...
View ArticleReview: The Cufflink by Susan Bolch
Deceit, sacrifice and honor are at the heart of The Cufflink, a riveting multi-generational family saga by Susan Bolch. Frederick “Fred” Maier Green is the third child born to a Latvian immigrant and...
View ArticleLast Night in Granada by Chris Pellizzari
Our physical place in the world defines so much of our mindset, and the longing to be elsewhere can be toxic, addictive, and impossible to ignore. The main character in Chris Pellizzari's new novel,...
View ArticleReview: Midtown Madhatter by Mateo Monda
An American living in Guadalajara, Mexico travels to New York City to attend a wedding and hang out with his Seattle childhood friends. From beginning to end, the trip is a non-stop drug and alcohol...
View ArticleMurphy’s Luck 3: Curse vs. Jinx by Benjamin Laskin
Author Benjamin Laskin delivers his third dose of ludicrous laughter with Murphy's Luck 3: Curse vs Jinx, which drops Murphy Drummer and his laundry list of hobbies and skills to his most exotic...
View ArticleReview: Cooperative Lives by Patrick Finegan
A swirl of characters centers around a dying young girl in New York City, each with their own burdens as they try to get through another day living in their ever-changing worlds. Cooperative Lives by...
View ArticleReview: Unverified by Kristin Giese
Kristin Giese’s Unverified is a delightful romantic comedy that is both immensely funny and heartwarming. Success has always been in the cards for Margo Valentine Melon, but after a failed stint with...
View ArticleReview: Ramona’s Man by D.L. Yoder
Flipping the script on the classic tale of Pygmalion, author D.L. Yoder presents a quirky and unpredictable novel with Ramona's Man. Tackling issues of parental control, societal expectations, and the...
View ArticleReview: Littlethumb Sneezed by Truant D. Memphis
When 10-year old Littlethumb Brooks emerged from the “Occurrence,” the world around him had not changed, but he had. Always sensitive, but now a precocious artist, he possesses a wiseness beyond his...
View ArticleReview: The Best of Intentions by Gilbert Van Hoeydonck
A moving work of literary fiction, The Best of Intentions by Gilbert Van Hoeydonck illustrates the stark message of its title: the best of intentions are too often not enough. Transplanted Melbourne...
View ArticleCall Numbers by Syntell Smith
Keeping things quiet in a library is understood, but in Call Numbers by author Syntell Smith, the swirling secrets and constant drama are impossible to shoo away with a whisper, for a drama-filled romp...
View ArticleReview: Simon’s Mansion by William Poe
Running from your present and confronting your past speak to the heart in Simon’s Mansion, a moving work of LGBT literary fiction by William Poe. Not long out of rehab, Simon Powell returns to his...
View ArticleReview: Jacob’s Ghetto by Travis Peagler
Rising above adversity is the powerful theme in Jacob’s Ghetto, the emotionally-charged story written by Travis Peagler for middle-grade and young adult readers. Ten-year-old Jacob Kingsman was born...
View ArticleReview: The Thin Gray Line by Anthony R. Fanning
The Thin Gray Line, Anthony R. Fanning’s emotionally-charged work of women’s fiction, underscores the difference between desire and action, and doing what it takes to survive. Twenty-six-year-old June...
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