It’s not for the faint of heart or a reader looking for a fun escape, but this novel’s importance as a portrait of our corrections system is undeniable.
For many readers, ‘Real Life’ will offer relief and validation at finally having their own experiences and truths recognized and reflected in a novel.
This tension-inducing, morally complex story explores a crime and its reverberation in the life of a self-described illegal immigrant in Sydney, Australia.
Casey’s story, like so many stories in real life, is messy. She’s messy. But Lily King’s book isn’t. It’s a pleasure.
Anne Enright reminds us in ‘Actress’ that celebrity is often accompanied by gloom.
The reader is able to see heartbreaking truths that Vanessa can’t yet bear to look at, and this conflict is utterly gripping.
‘Deacon King Kong’ is an incredibly funny novel, with sharp comedic language and precise timing that never lets up.
Sue Rainsford’s fresh and exciting first novel reads like a dark fairy tale.
A disquieting and provocative exploration of the logistics of love.
To many noncombatants, the question isn’t who wins or loses, but whether one will survive the madness.
The title itself connoting climate conditions and the human ability to withstand and survive change, WEATHER feels both immediate and intimate.
For the heartbroken and heart-hungry, there’s no better book than Amy Bonnaffons’ debut novel of haunted love.
Insecurity is a driving force behind these linked stories.
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