Following the money from a sleazy rip-off ring leads to bigger and more dangerous fish in Shitamachi Scam by Michael Pronko, a high-stakes hunt for justice in Tokyo. In a city where real estate is profitable enough to kill for, a [...]
A richly imagined tale of cowboys, aliens, and an ethnographic clash of cultures, Starmen by Francis Hamit is a genre-bending adventure with enough historical touchstones to brilliantly blur the line between fact and fiction. In this slightly alternate universe, legendary anthropologist [...]
An encouraging and insightful primer for elderly exercise, Safe and Effective Workouts for Seniors: The Definitive Guide for Improving Balance, Strength, Flexibility, and Endurance by Jo Marques is an essential companion for staying fit after 60. Exploring the common excuses and [...]
A stirring reflection on Black LGBT life, The One Who's Gonna See You Through by John Steven Welch is a tender and trope-defying portrait of resilience in an unconventional life. GJ's coming-of-age story defies society's unfair expectations, suffering through the inherent [...]
Bitter enemies become unlikely allies and chart a new course for the shattered remnants of humanity in The End of the World: Rise of the After Lord by H.S. Gilchrist, a stunning work of genre-bending sci-fi. Cut off from the mind-controlling [...]
Unbearable by Amy Winfield, with illustrations by Thiago Neumann, is a story about the unlikely friendship between a boy and a bear, filled with intelligent messaging for young readers about navigating modern life. One morning, Brandon wakes up and finds that [...]
Romance, religion, and familial duties clash in Leigh Grant's historical novel, Mask of Dreams, a 15th century drama centered on the fates of two unlikely loners. Imprisoned in a life she never asked for, the rebellious Caterina is far from the [...]
A thoughtfully crafted children's book about gratitude, hard work, and family, The Adventures of Rick and Jack by Rick Randall explores the not-so-perfect dream of quitting school and living on the beach. As young Jack discovers during a dreamy trip to [...]
A satirical romp through the mind of a muddled nation, told through the eyes of an undercover alien leader, Daft Mejora's Infinite Madness (Or, How to Travel Near America with Friends) by Karl Dehmelt is a scathing piece of trenchant brilliance. [...]
An unassuming but remarkable collection of short stories, I Never Knew How Old I Was by David Joseph is a heartfelt gathering of narrative philosophy. From wisdom about setting expectations and the noble charm of gullibility to seeing beyond ignorant societal [...]