Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart
Gary Shteyngart, known for his satirical works like "Super Sad True Love Story" and his memoir "Little Failure," fearlessly tackles various topics such as immigrants in America, the former Soviet Union, technology, and...
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...
Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
The debut collection of short stories titled Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah is represented by an introductory quote from Kendrick Lamar, setting an optimistic tone for readers. Throughout the book, Adjei-Brenyah showcases...
Luster by Raven Leilani
Raven Leilani’s Luster portrays a Black woman striving to establish herself and her art in a predominantly white society. This novel has garnered attention from writers such as Justin Torres, Brit Bennett, and...
Chances Are . . . by Richard Russo
Richard Russo's book "Chances Are" follows three male friends in their mid-sixties who reunite after first meeting in college. The friends, Lincoln, Mickey, and Teddy, were all infatuated with their missing friend Jacy,...
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...
Tale of a Boon’s Wife by Fartumo Kusow
Tale of a Boon's Wife follows the journey of Idil, a young woman growing up before the Somali Civil War. Idil, part of the dominant Bliss tribe and daughter of a Somali general,...
A Kind of Dream by Kelly Cherry
Kelly Cherry embodies the essence of a "woman of letters," as defined by Robert Penn Warren. She delves into various genres and engages with diverse cultural and intellectual traditions. With a vast literary...
A Burning by Megha Majumdar
Megha Majumdar's debut book "A Burning" stunned the literary community, being recognized as one of the most popular reads of the summer. It stands out for its political themes, unconventional writing style, and...
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
Elif Shafak's latest novel, The Island of Missing Trees, delves into familiar themes she explores such as nonlinear history, the healing power of stories, and the experiences of immigrants and outsiders. Set in...
