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 [...]
A charming travelogue with a spontaneous quartet of entertaining companions, A Girls' Road Trip: From Texas (U.S.) to Prince Edward Island (Canada) by Eula Woodyard McKown is an affecting slice of inspiration for people who long for the open road. Detailing [...]
Revelatory in its fearless narrative exploration, Every Saint a Sinner by Pearl Solas takes an unflinching look at a modern crisis of faith, truth, and community. A young boy is assaulted by a trusted figure in the church, launching a mother's [...]
A newly liberated doctor launches herself into a high-seas journey of self-discovery in Transit by Marty Malin, a smart and scintillating read about taking control of your own story. When Dr. Quilter boards the MV Andaman Pearl in Japan, she is [...]