An enigmatic discovery is the impetus for a faltering man to rethink an old friendship and a recent, raw breakup in the sinuous, surprising novel "Masquerade". Once, Meadow planned to become a doctor in the humanities; now, he works at a... Read More

With guidance for questioning one’s preexisting thoughts, beliefs, and values in order to gain insights from past experiences, "Dare to Author!" is an innovative self-help text. Encouraging its audience to make meaning of their lives... Read More

A middle schooler seeks the courage to pursue his dreams amid mockery and an abusive home situation in Corinne Gaile’s novel "Saving Kenny". Twelve-year-old Kenny accompanies his older sister to the opera, expecting to be bored.... Read More

Even if you have never eaten æbleskiver, these little round Danish pancakes may be your new favorite food, thanks to Pim Pauline Overgaard’s tempting, gorgeous cookbook. These globular bites are usually served with butter and jam or... Read More

Canadian actor Layne Coleman’s "An Open-Ended Run" is a reflective memoir-in-essays. From the vantage of his sixties, Coleman grapples with childhood trauma, the death of his wife, and how loss shaped his and his daughter’s lives.... Read More

A commanding short story collection, Caribbean Canadian Nalo Hopkinson’s "Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions" blends ecological awareness, cultural heritage, and fantastical happenings. In the mordant story “Clap Back,” Wenda, an... Read More