Allred’s eloquent word portraits capture each character’s own brand of quirkines. "A Simplified Map of the Real World" is a near-flawless first book that delights with its colorful portrayals of loggers, farmers, families, and even... Read More

Post-modern exploration of the Jewish experience in the American South is shaped by defined, sympathetic characters and ironic humor. In a collection of seven pieces of literary fiction, winner of the 2012 Mary McCarthy Prize, Jason K.... Read More

McDermott’s rare talent for conveying a crisp image of a scene shines in this collection of fresh, tightly woven stories. Courtney McDermott’s collection of short stories, "How They Spend Their Sundays", is like a Whitman’s Sampler... Read More

With sensitive, nuanced prose, Milliken engages our empathy for intuitive individuals who are capable of remarkable resilience. The twelve short stories in Kate Milliken’s If I’d Known You Were Coming are stark, beautiful, and... Read More

Every character has a secret in this intricately plotted YA paranormal mystery that delivers a wild and rewarding ride for teen readers. Seventeen-year-old track star Jeremy Glass has secrets. He’s in love with his best friend’s... Read More

Readers will get lost in Madelyn’s brooding narrative and pressured life, feeling the chemistry with her young teacher. In her third book, Amanda Grace has once again created a thoughtfully drawn female who will make readers want to... Read More

A curious and quaint adventure, this playful tale brings cleverness and wit to the fable genre. "The Story of Princess Olivia" is an offbeat and peculiar fable-like story about a princess who outsmarts an evil count and saves her... Read More

The one-of-a-kind illustrations and exotic setting of this adventure emphasize subtle messages about death and intuition. Featuring unique, multi-patterned graphic illustrations produced in part by middle-school students, "The Eyes of... Read More