"Reflections on Being Human" works toward truth and self-actualization, with many poems hinting at ultimate, perfect unity. Nirander Safaya’s extensive collection of poetry, "Reflections on Being Human", covers subjects from the... Read More

Paul Bunyan is reimagined as a man, not a myth, whose personality is giant but whose challenges are all too human. Myth and plausible reality merge seamlessly in "Paul Bunyan", Darryl Wimberly’s fictional account of Bunyan as a mortal... Read More

Gustav’s in-the-moment reactions to his feelings of betrayal are easy to relate to. Reflecting on divorce and other personal betrayals, Daffy Gustav shows the religious road to recovery in From Hell to Heaven, One Man’s Journey. The... Read More

For a behind-the-scenes view of the eccentric and unpredictable world of horse racing, "Racetracker" is a sure bet. A single glance at the dodgy-looking figures populating the cover of John Perrotta’s collection of tales about his six... Read More

Rosenthal is an intriguing writer, committed to learning, and capturing, her own truth. A collection of narrative vignettes, "Missing Insects" is Naomi Rosenthal’s memoir, spanning her early childhood to her own adulthood and eventual... Read More

This complex tale with a dark atmosphere traces the ascent of the Nazis with peeks into class division. "Secrets of the Past", by Bernard Irving, weaves a dark tale of lives unraveling at the dawn of World War II. Albert and Mina... Read More

This tense drama harkens back to the glory days of print journalism, when a young reporter with a nose for news could make a difference. In Nancy Stancill’s fast-moving crime drama, "Saving Texas", Annie Price, a newspaper reporter,... Read More

An academic and a rock star clash in a witty caricature of contemporary culture. Lee Oser’s sophomore novel offers a wry and appealing brew of malcontented characters navigating the absurd deifications which accompany modern celebrity.... Read More