The pace of this story is leisurely, lending to a deep analysis of unfulfilled desires and a vivid portrayal of a landscape that is as much of a character as any of the people. "The Demon Who Peddled Longing", by Khanh Ha, is a quiet,... Read More

Romance gives way to reality, and vivacity to human fragility in this novel about rebuilding a family after a loss. The novel that won Paul Cavanagh the spot as the first-ever Lit Idol hits the international stage. "After Helen" is a... Read More

Taitz’s style will appeal to an intellectual audience that craves more than a stereotypical rendering of ardent relationships. In this poignant story of young love derailed, a renowned actor returns to his first flame, only to discover... Read More

Poignant passages describing both the setting and Espinosa’s rich and heartbreaking backstory strengthen the power of this historical novel. Felipe Espinosa was a vicious man. But what about his early years led him to torture and... Read More

A coming-of-age story of survival traces the experience of a rebellious Japanese American boy in heartbreaking yet captivating ways. The Japanese American experience became something to survive rather than embrace in the World War II... Read More

Hart’s micro-fiction bursts through traditional genres, and her narratives make fun and absurd leaps in reality. “Isn’t it enough that I’m alive?” students ask their parents before being shot and eaten by school administrators... Read More

Seasoned hunters looking to expand their kitchen repertoire will certainly be pointed in the right direction with this comprehensive guide. For the true gourmet, nothing beats the freshest cuts of meat, especially when it is free-range... Read More

"Memorentia" is constantly surprising and thus thoroughly entertaining. It would be hard to find a person who hasn’t looked back on the mistakes of his life, both real and perceived, and wondered how he could atone for them.... Read More