Pink Tuxedo by C.D. Acosta is a colorful tale set in 2093 that portrays a young man's need for human closeness amidst the throes of social disconnection. Our protagonist, Tomasz, is a college student who lives in self-imposed isolation. Like most of the youths of...

A Map of the Edge: Coming of Age in the Sixties by David T. Isaak is a literary fiction novel set in 1969 Southern California. It follows Rick Leibnitz, a fifteen-year-old boy abandoned by his mother and left in the care of an abusive father....

Sex, Death & Diane by Dante revolves around the life of a girl named Sara, and her tumultuous coming of age through illness, loss, and the social construct of America in the 1980s. Sara's childhood was marked by her friendship with the rebellious Diane, who...

Stephen Deck’s Land of the Story Tellers: 24 Stories and 7 Poems is a diverse and captivating anthology that pulls the reader through various experiences, periods, and emotions. The book’s long journey to publication feels like the culmination of an author’s dedication to observing life...

Barstow Boy: A Love Story by Pete O'Brien is a compelling literary fiction novel that follows Danny Olmstead, a young man haunted by his father’s racist murder and surrounded by the influence of white supremacy. Despite his upbringing, Danny resists embracing racial hatred, but his...

Will Stepp's 1986 brings the reader into the memories of a young boy growing up in the 1980s through a collection of short stories. These tales of boyhood involve getting lost in an unknown place, coping with a move to a new home, standing up...

Accustomed to the Dark by Thomas DeConna is an interesting coming-of-age tale of friendship, relationships, and coming to terms with life and humanity. Young journalist Jenny Smith is looking for an opportunity to jump-start her journalism career. She has scored an interview with the reclusive...

Ifff... by Curtis Shalo is a historical fiction novel that explores the intertwined lives of four fictional characters from diverse backgrounds who unknowingly impact significant historical events, culminating in their convergence on 9/11. Through themes of love, loss, betrayal, and destiny, the novel examines the...

In Adele and the Whispering Garden, Polly Richards invites children to discover a love of gardening and magic. Adele is a curious girl with a big heart. Upon moving into her new home, she decides to explore. In her backyard, she finds the entrance to...

The Ark and the Whale by James Fulmer is a literary fiction novel that offers readers a surreal and introspective journey of self-discovery. The story delves into deep themes of isolation, fear, and purposelessness, with the protagonist grappling with these emotions in a world that...