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“The Tokyo Suite” by Giovana Madalosso (tr. Bruna Dantas Lobato)

Despair is a toxic human emotion that appears to be increasingly prevalent in our modern culture. Understandably it can be found amid those…

Dec 11

Dec 11

“Nesting” by Roisin O”Donnell

Roisin O’Donnell’s debut novel, “Nesting” is a powerful portrayal of the horrors of domestic violence and the general inadequacy of…

Nov 7

Nov 7

“The Colony” by Annika Norlin

Annika Norlin, award-winning Swedish journalist, singer, and songwriter, turns her artistic gift to fiction with her debut novel, ”The…

Nov 3

Nov 3

“The Expert of Subtle Revisions” by Kirsten Menger-Anderson

Serious readers of fiction recognize that some novels just don’t work, while others just push all the right buttons. Kirsten…

Sep 14

Sep 14

“The Original Daughter” by Jemimah Wei

Escaping poverty, breaking the cycle, is never easy. Generational trauma runs deep, ever ready to rear its ugly head. Jemimah Wei’s moving…

Aug 19

Aug 19

“Quarterlife” by Devika Rege

India — land of mystery, fascination, endless hope and despair. India — with the world’s largest population (1.4 billion), and largest…

Jul 4

Jul 4

“Bitter Water Opera” by Nicolette Polek

Ever since reading and loving several of Nicolette Polek’s stories, I have been eagerly awaiting her debut novel. “Bitter Water Opera” is…

Mar 20

Mar 20

“The Last Sane Woman” by Hannah Regel

How long do we hold on to our dreams? Some let go when they “grow up”, move on, and never look back. Many (most?) others, let go though…

Jan 23

Jan 23

“There’s Always This Year” by Hanif Abdurraqib

Hanif Abdurraqib turns his brilliant eye and inimitable mind to arguably his most intimate memoir yet in “There’s Always This Year” — an…

Nov 23, 2023

Nov 23, 2023

“Thieving Sun” by Monica Datta

Monica Datta’s debut novel “Thieving Sun” is a delight. The narrative is erudite and compelling. Word choice is delicate and meticulous…

Nov 16, 2023

Nov 16, 2023

Mark in Melbourne

Mark in Melbourne

Fighting the good fight in Florida. Committed to literacy, educational opportunity, and community. Use Medium to promote debut authors.

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