The late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were a time of prosperous trade with the Orient, an exciting backdrop for Thomas Steinbeck’s new novel. Filled with rich, meticulous detail, "The Silver Lotus" portrays two culturally... Read More

Childless women who feel their stereotypical biological clock ticking make frequent appearances in fiction, often in a romantic context. Set in Athens, Greece, Fo’s Baby offers a fresh viewpoint on this somewhat trite theme, yet Ian... Read More

A troubled woman seeks serenity and consults her inner goddess to resolve tribulations that plague her daily. In Open with Love, Roberta Raye delivers this popular theme with a creative twist by presenting it in a fictional context... Read More

Like many motivated people, Jodie Rhodes is a gifted individual and far from ordinary. Her experiences are a manifestation of the intelligence and drive that propelled her. Confessions: A Memoir is an illuminating look at the life of a... Read More

Stories of immigrants pursuing the so-called American dream and earning a fortune grace the annals of libraries, but rags-to-riches tales are actually rare, a reality driven home in James Rouman’s vivid depiction of Rejep Etaj, a... Read More

Novels that capitalize on the human instinct for revenge crowd bookstore shelves, filling both classic and commercial fiction with crimes of passion and hatred. David S. Wolff develops such a theme in his first novel, They’ll Pay.... Read More

Set in major metropolitan locales such as Chicago, New York, London, and Berlin, The Saint of Istanbul is an intriguing assortment of literary snapshots that resemble life as represented by the pages in a scrapbook. Far from aimless,... Read More

A love story is often propelled by the thrill of sexual conquest. "Labyrinth of Passions" is no exception. This stereotypical novel of physical desire takes countless turns—all predictable. Yet author Angelica Rose’s explicit realism... Read More