Sickly, chronically depressed, boorishly disagreeable, often out of his mind, Vincent van Gogh was also revolutionary with a paint brush and could write one hell of a letter. This collection of 265 letters (820 are known to exist) shows... Read More

This is a fascinating look into a period of Egypt’s history that will intrigue anyone who studies Middle Eastern politics. The ancient history of Egypt is fairly well publicized the world over, and little wonder; flamboyant royal tombs... Read More

Bourg’s debut is an accomplishment, a sensuous and bawdy celebration of rugged survivors in a threatening world. J. C. Bourg’s first novel, "The Man Who Walked Out Of Isabelle", is a compelling study of a remarkable character whose... Read More

This staggering achievement mixes real human tragedies and historical figures with a wondrous meta-commentary on storytelling. Gabi Gleichmann’s voluminous debut retells the Spinoza story via Ari, who’s presented as the last of a... Read More

Reading the first sentence of a short story by this author is much like being thrown into the deep end of a pool when you’re not quite sure how to tread water. “The Wild White Bronco” opens: “At the age of five, when asked what... Read More

“I petition not for my own life, for I know I must die, [but that] if it be possible, no more innocent blood may be shed, which it undoubtedly cannot be avoided in the way and the course you go in,” said Mary Esty in her second... Read More