Everything that happens in Justin Kurian’s The Canticle of Ibiza does so in an ever-present miasma of the mystical. Set, as the title suggests, on the enchanting isle of Ibiza in the late 1980s, this fascinating novel focuses on John, a recently divorced and recently...

Not The Same River is a work of fiction penned by author W.A. Polf in the short story anthology, literary fiction, and interpersonal drama genres. Readers are invited into an intriguing and emotive collection of stories featuring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Themes of ethical...

The Longitude of Grief is a work of fiction penned by author Matthew Daddona in the literary, coming-of-age, and interpersonal drama genres. Readers are invited to enjoy a dark coming-of-age tale following protagonist Henry Manero as he navigates the complexities of growing up in a...

“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...

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...