From Pass to Pass: A Tale of Adventure from Wyoming to India is a work of historical fiction penned by author Abby Ripley for the general adult reading audience. This captivating and enthralling work takes readers on a remarkable journey from the rugged landscapes of...

Deflected by Swapnonil Banerjee and Nivedita Majumdar is a historical fiction novel set in mid-19th-century colonial India, revolving around several interconnected storylines. Amid growing political unrest, Radhanath, a prominent Indian mathematician, battles personal turmoil due to feelings for Englishwoman Sara Langley, while Lawrence Cockerel, Calcutta's...

Ordinary Soil by Alex Woodard is a multi-layered narrative in which characters Jake, Jessica, Mark, and Adam grapple with personal struggles, family dynamics, and a shared past. Jake, an opioid addict, is haunted by his past suicide attempt and health issues, while Jessica contends with...

Fated to Love You, Chasing the Comet (Book 1) by Kayla Cunningham is a captivating contemporary romance. Cassie Steel is in Colombia to participate in a college study-abroad program indulging in her passion for science. She is escaping from heartbreak with her high school sweetheart....

Textbook Follies by Cory J. Schulman begins with an introduction to Roy C. Luschman at his college graduation. Roy projects a very different and characteristic assessment of his worth when surrounded by celebrating classmates. When entering the world of real estate, the focus is on...

Queenside is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, social issues, and suspense subgenres. It is a thrilling continuation of the award-winning YA novel Pushing Pawns and forms the second novel of The Chess Club series. Penned by author Dima Novak for the YA...

He could see things others could not, so the generals hated him, but the ordinary people loved him. Thanh was a man of high principles and convictions. Having been shaped by his peasant upbringing, being a monk, and now serving as a colonel in the...

Battle Creek: The 500 Song Rock and Roll Daydream by August Wanderlust follows the ambitious Hal, who dreams of creating a successful rock and roll band. Despite the eclectic mix of punk, metal, and classical influences from his current members, the band isn't complete until...

Hate Hunters is a work of fiction in the literary, interpersonal drama, and social, political, and cultural writing subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Mari Georgeson. Taking a satirical and gently critical look at today’s...

This week, I’ve been thoroughly absorbed by Radu Guiasu’s powerful depiction of friendship and determination in The Faraway Mountains. The book explores the lives of several young people living under a communist dictatorship, splitting between a group of friends on an expedition up a mountain...