Hel, Norse goddess of the Underworld, tells her story, on her terms, in "The Monstrous Child". Born in a cave with a snake and a wolf for brothers, Hel is the daughter of a giantess and of Loki, the god of mischief—it’s no wonder... Read More
What the F#@k is Enlightenment? offers a message of empowerment based in a strong personal spiritual practice. “I am not a saint. I don’t go to church every Sunday, and I curse like a sailor in my mind,” writes Kamaria G. Powell in... Read More
"Gone on Sunday" mixes the light touch of a cozy mystery, the terrible weight of history, a hint of romance, and the secrets of stifling summer. In Tower Lowe’s delicious and sultry "Gone on Sunday", a forty-year-old murder mystery... Read More
"Stories of Yesteryear" is an appealing collection of stories about small-town New England life. Harry H. Brown’s "Stories of Yesteryear" provides a textured narrative of Halifax, its residents, and its surroundings. Each story... Read More
The offbeat world of "Maria Holic" promises that there’s much more to be revealed. Maria Holic, Volume 9, by Minari Endou, is the latest English-language release of the popular Japanese manga. "Maria Holic"‘s soapy teen drama takes... Read More
This collection of essays belong in the hands of all those looking to persuade a thinking public. Shawn Briscoe’s collection of essays "Why Debate" is a compelling argument for the inclusion of debate and forensics programs in American... Read More
"Through the Eyes of the Watchman" stands out as a personal testimony of one man’s experiences with God. In his memoir, Through the Eyes of the Watchman: Visions, Dreams, and Spiritual Travels from the Front Lines, the Reverend Justin... Read More
Shakespeare comes to life in Drexel University English professor Paula Marantz Cohen’s first novel for young adults, Beatrice Bunson’s Guide to Romeo and Juliet. The title character, a freshman at Farley High School, is nostalgic for... Read More