This is a gem of a story that could be another of literature’s coming-of-age character studies. Dave Gioia’s "A Girl with a Bad Reputation" is a simple story with complex... Read More

Dave Gioia manages to handle taboo topics with an easygoing style in this unconventional tale of a girl’s coming of age. Family secrets sit at the center of this... Read More

Dave Gioia dives into the inner thoughts of teenagers to find interesting insights into burgeoning sexuality. Dave Gioia’s provocative second novel, "Himba Pond Dance",... Read More