In Eva Menasse’s historical novel "Darkenbloom", the wartime secrets of a small Austrian town are compromised by the urgent demands of the present. The book begins in 1989 in the Austrian village of Darkenbloom. Though it’s no longer... Read More

A work of in-depth reflection that fills a gap in the historical record, "The English Trip of 1910" places a reserve regiment’s international tour in its cultural context. Detailed as it recounts volunteer military efforts against the... Read More

Unsparing and expressive, the moving memoir "The Peril of Remembering Nice Things" explores the pernicious roots of Southern heritage. Jeffrey Wade Gibbs’s absorbing memoir "The Peril of Remembering Nice Things" recounts his father’s... Read More

These twelve enchanting stories contemplate events and perspectives beyond the scope of famed lovers and schemers. Alice McVeigh’s short story collection "Pride and Perjury" is a spirited speculative addition to the realm of Jane... Read More

A poignant memoir about caring for a son facing dementia, "Finding the Light" seeks to counter the negativity surrounding substantial health challenges. Ayurvedic and spiritual consultant Kasey J. Claytor’s affecting memoir "Finding... Read More

In A.J. West’s historical novel "The Betrayal of Thomas True", harsh moral laws and intolerance imperil the lives of gay men in Georgian London. Handsome and earnest, Thomas True travels to London in 1715. He yearns for a better life... Read More

Cynthia Blakeley’s poignant memoir "The Innermost House" explores her dysfunctional upbringing and family life in working-class Massachusetts. Born in 1958, Blakeley grew up along the shores of Cape Cod, a longstanding summer tourist... Read More

A moving account of how a hospice nurse arrived at TikTok fame, "Influencing Death" covers end-of-life care with nuance. Infused with compassion, Penny Hawkins Smith’s memoir "Influencing Death" explores the troubled experiences that... Read More