I’ve seen other books described in reviews as dazzling and mostly thought of the adjective […]
Beirut Hellfire Society, by Rawi Hage
Trigger warning for graphic violence. The Lebanese Civil War broke out in 1975 and continued […]
A Prayer for Travelers, by Ruchika Tomar
When my brain starts to make connections between stories, it usually stays with in one […]
The Body in Question, by Jill Ciment
Jill Ciment’s short novel, The Body in Question, opens with a scene that feels very […]
Displaced Persons, by Ghita Schwarz
I remember learning about the Holocaust in American history classes when I was a high […]
The Volunteer, by Salvatore Scibona
Names play a big role in The Volunteer by Salvatore Scibona. They represent identity, heritage, […]
The Daughters of Temperance Hobbs, by Katherine Howe
Set years after the events of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane, Katherine Howe’s The […]
The Snakes, by Sadie Jones
Few things can tempt like money. Money makes life easier. It removes all our worries […]
Little Fish, by Casey Plett
Trigger warning for discussion of suicide and transphobia. In many ways, Wendy Reimer lives a […]
Vacuum in the Dark, by Jen Beagin
Trigger warning for rape. Mona’s adventures as a house cleaner, secret photographer, and occasional sufferer […]