Two main characters prove to be evocative letter writers, adept at setting scenes from decades past and schooled in the art of looking for meaning in horror. From concentration camp survivor Oskar Klausenstock, author of The Prayer,... Read More

Safiullah eloquently elaborates on quotes from Muhammad to discuss the connection between the teachings of Islam and contemporary life. Mohamed Safiullah Munsoor wrote "Into the Heart of Reality" to share the insights and wisdom he’s... Read More

This retelling of a Hindu saga combines the author’s flair for poetic expression with her talents as a graphic artist. "The Ballad of Radheya", by English writer and artist K R Sharanya, is a poetic, illustrated version of a... Read More

Vivid descriptions of postwar Japan bring the history of the country to life. Set in occupied Japan just after World War II, "Red Chrysanthemum" is an interesting story full of mystery and political intrigue. Henry F. Mazel does a... Read More

Tragedy, mystery, and suspense make this scientific coming-of-age story a fascinating read. Bobby Ether is thrown for a loop when a seemingly impossible basketball shot goes in. From there, R. Scott Boyer’s book, "Bobby Ether and the... Read More

A tome for the trivia buff, this is a witty look at MGM movies and an assistant director’s uncensored take on the stars. Forget the glamour and the star power of the golden age of Hollywood and go way behind the scenes with this... 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 unconventional coming-of-age story. Dave Gioia’s substantial debut... Read More

Realistic and detailed, this story explores the psyche of a woman fighting to come to terms with her difficult upbringing while advancing in a fast-paced career. A gifted woman collides with the chief of trauma surgery in a passionate... Read More