“Days of delight, are you almost here?” According to Hayden Thompson's novel Marvelous Days, if you seek delight, it may be best to create it, for it seldom appears on its own. Kevin Brunner is facing his last day at work before retirement. He realizes life will now lose the comfort...

Belle Ami’s Mona Lisa's Daughter is a well-researched and well-crafted story of art, romance, suspense, and the stark reality of war. The story is set in Italy, in two timelines; the 16th-century Renaissance and the 20th century, including World War II. In 1925 after a terrifying...

Two Over Easy All Day Long is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, literary, and mystery genres. It is best suited to mature readers as it contains some moderate references to sex and violence, as well as a discussion of child death. Penned...

Life at the Precipice by R F Vincent is a fantasy that revolves around Travis Sivart, a former air navigator haunted by PTSD, who takes an interest in the mystery of The Segway, a secluded community formed after a catastrophic earthquake in 1959. Cut off...

A trip down memory lane shows us what a trip growing up in Pennacook, Massachusetts was for Wendy Zhou in the book Zodiac Pets by Eric Giroux. The death of Wendy's father is one of the many incidents that challenge her middle school career, including...

Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey Bostrom is an emotional journey of love, acceptance, and letting go. The story follows the tumultuous life of Burnaby and Celia. Friends in their teen years, Celia and Burnaby met years later as successful professionals but lacking in their...

In Beautiful and Terrible Things by S.M. Stevens, early in the summer of 2018, Charley's mundane routine is disrupted by encounters with death and a mysterious stranger. Her morning jog is interrupted by the sight of a dead squirrel, triggering reflections on responsibility and mortality....

The Crossroad of War and War by Bokang Murdock Montjane paints a vivid portrait of a family's journey through hardship and conflict in the southern central part of Africa. At its core, this is a story of resilience, perseverance, and the enduring power of the...

In Devon Jeffers Valdes’ southern drama Beneath the Smiling Moon, 29-year-old Izzie Burke is teetering between two versions of her life. On the bright side, she enjoys working as a barista and is a few credits shy of her BA in art history. But Izzie,...

The Awakening is a work of fiction in the fantasy, historical fiction, and literary genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience with some instances of strong violence and adult references. Penned by author Mathew Kellerman, readers are invited into a world...