You Think It, I’ll Say It by Curtis Sittenfeld
In the story "The Prairie Wife" from Curtis Sittenfeld’s latest collection, the character Kirsten feels envious of her friend Casey, wishing she could let go of grudges and live more freely. This theme...
The Cloister by James Carroll
James Carroll, a former Catholic priest known for his writings on religion and politics, has delved into the complex relationship between the Church and the Jews in his acclaimed book Constantine's Sword: The...
Dust and Other Stories by Yi T’aejun, translated by Janet Poole
During the 1930s, Yi T’aejun became a popular writer in Korea with his charming stories that depicted daily life. However, as World War II unfolded, Yi's writing took a political turn, leading to...
Ruthie Fear by Maxim Loskutoff
Maxim Loskutoff's first novel follows Ruthie Fear, who lives with her father, Rutherford, and their dog, Moses, at the foot of Trapper Peak in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana. They embody the challenging...
The Golden State by Lydia Kiesling
The Golden State begins with a quote from Philip Larkin: "Home is so sad." Lydia Kiesling's novel brings depth and truth to this line, exploring the concept of home in various dimensions. Is...
Psychomachia by Kirsty Allison
The novel by Kirsty Allison, Psychomachia, delves into the conflict between body and soul, as reflected in the Greek term that gives the book its title. Allison, known for her work as editor...
Rage of Poseidon by Anders Nilsen
In the graphic novel "Rage of Poseidon," Anders Nilsen intertwines the mundane and tragic aspects of human life with the divine and ruthless nature of mythological gods, a theme that has been explored...
The Collected Stories of Gladys Schmitt by Gladys Schmitt
Gladys Schmitt, during her teaching tenure at Carnegie Mellon, authored eleven novels and a multitude of short stories. These stories, originally published between 1929 and 1969 in magazines such as Atlantic Monthly, It’s...
My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson
The novella titled My Monticello in Jocelyn Nicole Johnson’s first collection of short stories is placed in a future society marked by turmoil reflecting present-day crises. Following a season of wildfires, intense heatwaves,...
God’s Wife by Amanda Michalopoulou, translated by Patricia Felisa Barbeito
When people pray, who do they talk to? At first glance, it may seem like they are speaking to themselves. The question of God's identity is intricate, and Greek novelist Amanda Michalopoulou adds...
