"The Slave" is a compact self-help book with exceptional accessibility and a profundity that encourages repeat reads. "The Slave" by Anand Dílvar deftly combines a fictional narrative with inspiring philosophy and advice, resulting in a... Read More

This dystopian novel is poetic even in its austerity. Andrew Valencia’s dystopian "Lord of California" is set in rural, isolated California a few decades after it disbands from the United States. When Elliot Temple dies, each of his... Read More

All Those Things is heartfelt, a delightful and funny tale of loves lost and found. Genuine heart, humor, and joy make "All Those Things We Never Said" charming, even if its elements of sci-fi feel slightly gimmicky. Written by Mark... Read More

Each chapter is poignant, with moments that are eerie, playful, haunting, and mournful. A portrait of vulnerability and of the tenuous connections between people, Melissa Fraterrigo’s "Glory Days" is a stunning tour de force centered... Read More

Time and again, Davis shows the importance of understanding transgender rights as a matter of all rights. In "Beyond Trans", Heath Fogg Davis tackles topics of gender theory, LGBTQIA+ activism, and deeply ingrained social perspectives.... Read More

"The Lady with the Purple Hat" is delightfully absorbing in its portrayal of an entitled woman’s rise and fall. Otilia Greco’s "The Lady with the Purple Hat" is a hilarious, touchingly redemptive adventure novel with a compelling... Read More

"Mask by Mask" is a beautiful book—a smart, sexy, and complex novel. Tyler Kyle’s "Mask by Mask" is a wondrous novel with spirit, depth, and sensuality. At once a love letter to Barcelona, a character study of a woman dealing with... Read More

This distinctive action novel offers an absorbing story of love and hope in a cynical and violent world. Stephanie Harris’s sexy and suspenseful "The Poet" is a genre triumph, with unrelenting action, intriguing characters, and... Read More