Revelatory and humanistic in its nuanced storytelling, Israela by Batya Casper uses a historical lens to probe deeply into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The intertwined tales of three women reveal the complexity and psychological turmoil of living and [...]
A searing portrait of trauma, lost youth, and lifelong resilience, Hidden: Nistar by Batya Casper exposes the intergenerational cost of war in two powerful novellas. From the discovery of a devastating secret that shakes a Jewish family's sense of identity to [...]
An engaging collection of poetry comprised of memoir and musing, Poetry of a Life by Sharon Romero overflows with emotion, nostalgia, and the wisdom of hindsight. Whether analyzing the rat race, reflecting on maternal memories, interrogating past mistakes, or unraveling the [...]
A passionate and professional analysis of the Second Amendment, The Voice of the Guns: America, Switzerland, and the Second Amendment by Burton Flanagan is a clear-eyed and uncompromising dissent to pro-gun dogma. Exploring the historical, legal, and political context of the [...]
Pushing deep into the origins of work burnout and the interplay between personality and our emotional capacities, Noah Roman explores a range of key work-life issues in The Burnout Breakthrough: Simple Strategies to Restore your Work-Life Balance, Reclaim your Energy, and [...]
A manic sci-fi fling into truth, justice, and family loyalty, Benny Dubious: Hiding from the Feds is a wildly creative novella from Maxwell Hoffman. Suspension of disbelief is essential as Benny Dubious hides out with a suspicious group of his relatives, [...]
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 [...]