In Locust Hill, Carl Parsons weaves a passionate narrative that follows Cassandra Clark, a popular city girl, as she falls for Jim Russell, a hardworking farmer from the rural community of Locust Hill. Set against the backdrop of agrarian struggles, the story explores themes of...

An Old Soul by M. Kevin Hayden is a gripping narrative centered around Isaac André, a young African American who feels lost in his life in 1996 Chicago. Working at a video rental store, Isaac struggles with feelings of displacement, family responsibilities, and the quest...

Silent Sounds by Anthony P. Mauro Sr. is a nostalgic, coming-of-age novel set in the summer of 1960 in the fictional coastal town of Manhassett Beach. Told primarily through the eyes of six-year-old Westin “Wes” Marino, the story captures the quiet magic of childhood curiosity,...

Two Souls by Maksim Haretski, newly translated by Olya Ianovskaia, is a powerful existential and political novel that vividly captures the turmoil of early 20th-century Belarus. Originally published during the Russian Revolution and long suppressed for its bold critique of Bolshevism, the story follows Ignat...

Capers and Switcheroos by Chip Cater is a collection of original short stories that lean into pivotal moments and shifting environments in the lives of those within them and range in length, tone, and tenor. In Chestnut Street, childhood unfolds amid war games, odd...

Cope by Chima Aghanya follows the story of a Nigerian immigrant family that has to overcome extreme circumstances in their newfound home in Italy. It's been years since Ejike moved from Nigeria to Italy with his wife, Neki, to work in IT. However, due to...

King Cal by Peter McDade is a captivating narrative that explores the life of Calvin, a young man confronting the complexities of personal relationships and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of his unremarkable job at a fast-food restaurant, the story reveals Calvin’s journey through love,...

In Judith Works' The Measure of Life, Nicole Carlisle, a young wife and mother, is married to Martin, a much older, career-driven man. She leaves her life in Seattle to live with him in Rome, where they both endure a loveless marriage. Desperately in need...

The Gourmet Club by trial lawyer and award-winning author Michael A. Kahn is an engaging, sometimes funny, sometimes heart-rending novel that traces the lives of four lawyers accepted into a prestigious Chicago law firm. During the early, hazing-like days after their employment, they form a...

The Year of My Humiliation by C.J. Sursum is a powerful exploration of pride, guilt, and redemption. We're with Michael, who is a once-arrogant pediatric plastic surgeon whose life crumbles after discovering his wife Rosie’s betrayal. When tragedy strikes, Michael is consumed by remorse and...