This is an introspective, magnetic foray into Greek culture and history. "A Mania of Love" by J. N. Pratley is an introspective foray into the history and philosophy of ancient Greece via the life of one of its poets. Clarence is a... Read More

A quirky gang of plush toys makes this a bizarre and intoxicating tale of friendship, betrayal, and karma. A world full of living, breathing teddy bears may sound like a childhood fantasy, but David Lee’s "The Bear" is far from... Read More

A mesmerizing account of the life of John Keats set against the background of spiritual pursuits. Part literary criticism and part memoir, this empathetic analysis of renowned poet John Keats probes the hidden nature of spirituality.... Read More

Despite the bleak context and occasional brutality, there’s seldom a sense that the people have been spiritually defeated in this high-stakes WWII novel. "Harvest of War" by Jan Smolders portrays a World War II community where... Read More

Literary escapades enlighten and entertain in this boundary-pushing collection. This off-the-wall collection of character sketches paints eccentric women in darkening shades of realism. George Bowering’s "10 Women" crosses the... Read More

A billionaire capitalist shadowed by his Red Guard activism during China’s Cultural Revolution, Luo Ying is committed to facing down his own, and his country’s, Maoist demons through the excruciating vise of poetry. This collection,... Read More