This week I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Charles Paul Collins’ historical novel The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone. A fictional account of the lives of real members of the author's family throughout the ages, this book manages to give a compelling insight into the history...

In the city of Naghaar, women are regarded not by their worth but by their appearance and are sold upon passing the required inspection. In The Willow Tree, Komal Akhtar explores this popular ritual which is practiced by many Eastern cultures. Under the oppressive Allotment...

Alejandro Morales’ The Place of the White Heron is a unique and captivating blend of history, mythology, and modern political allegory. Grounded in the tensions between the United States and México, the novel is a powerful exploration of cultural and spiritual identity, embodied through the...

The Invisible Red String by Peter Berlin and Ann Zachariah invites readers into a world where the ancient concept of an invisible red string intricately weaves love, fate, and healing together. This metaphorical bond connects people across time and space. The novel is uplifting and...

In The Worth of a Ruby by Lya Badgley, chef Mallory Jones lands in Rangoon with hopes of opening a restaurant, hiring a local named Cho Cho as her assistant. Geoffrey, an expatriate with ulterior motives, offers assistance with Mallory’s project. In Paris, Thierry Aubert...

The Half-Caste by Jason Zeitler is a thought-provoking novel set in the significant political and social era of the 1930s. Saul and Vernon form an unlikely friendship after attending a public lecture at the London School of Economics late one morning. Both of them agreed...

To Do Justice is a work of fiction in the recent historical, cultural issues, and slice-of-life genres, and is the final novel in the Chicago Trilogy penned by author Frank S. Joseph. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Set against the...

The Love Bombers is a work of fiction penned by author Tom Ruffles in the literary and interpersonal drama genres. Fannie's excitement about Tom’s visit to Sarasota is palpable when Jack refuses to join her. She strangely requests that Tom bring a vacuum attachment with...

Tribal Honor is a work of fiction by author T.G. Brown in the action, cultural drama, and crime genres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to its gritty themes and adult situations. Warren Lawson, an elite Tribal Police Officer on the Jericho...

The Translation of Julian Yu is a work of fiction in the cultural writing, interpersonal drama, and slice-of-life genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Ezekiel Lee, this is a tender coming-of-age novel about 18-year-old Julian Yu, a...