“The Colony” by Annika NorlinAnnika Norlin, award-winning Swedish journalist, singer, and songwriter, turns her artistic gift to fiction with her debut novel, ”The…3d ago3d ago
“The Expert of Subtle Revisions” by Kirsten Menger-AndersonSerious readers of fiction recognize that some novels just don’t work, while others just push all the right buttons. Kirsten…Sep 14Sep 14
“The Original Daughter” by Jemimah WeiEscaping poverty, breaking the cycle, is never easy. Generational trauma runs deep, ever ready to rear its ugly head. Jemimah Wei’s moving…Aug 19Aug 19
“Quarterlife” by Devika RegeIndia — land of mystery, fascination, endless hope and despair. India — with the world’s largest population (1.4 billion), and largest…Jul 4Jul 4
“Bitter Water Opera” by Nicolette PolekEver since reading and loving several of Nicolette Polek’s stories, I have been eagerly awaiting her debut novel. “Bitter Water Opera” is…Mar 20Mar 20
“The Last Sane Woman” by Hannah RegelHow 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 23Jan 23
“There’s Always This Year” by Hanif AbdurraqibHanif Abdurraqib turns his brilliant eye and inimitable mind to arguably his most intimate memoir yet in “There’s Always This Year” — an…Nov 23, 2023Nov 23, 2023
“Thieving Sun” by Monica DattaMonica Datta’s debut novel “Thieving Sun” is a delight. The narrative is erudite and compelling. Word choice is delicate and meticulous…Nov 16, 2023Nov 16, 2023
“Whale Fall” by Elizabeth O’ConnorElizabeth O’Connor’s achingly beautiful debut novel, “Whale Fall”, is a mesmerizing effort. On one level it is a straight-forward story of…Oct 18, 2023Oct 18, 2023
“The Extinction of Irena Rey” by Jennifer CroftI approached “The Extinction of Irena Rey” with high anticipation. A debut novel by the preeminent, award-winning translator, Jennifer…Oct 15, 2023Oct 15, 2023