White Houses by Amy Bloom
Amy Bloom's novel White Houses explores the intricate love story between journalist Lorena Hickok and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The book is inspired by a collection of letters exchanged between the two women,...
Moonbath by Yanick Lahens, translated by Emily Gogolak
Moonbath, a novel that won the 2014 Prix Femina and the 2015 French Voices Award, unfolds in Haiti from the 1980s to the present day. The story follows multiple generations of a family...
The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante, translated by Ann Goldstein
A fairy tale is essentially a form of entertainment. The essence lies in the notion that evil and magic are real and tangible, and that a happy ending where love conquers all is...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Seeking Fortune Elsewhere by Sindya Bhanoo
The epigraph of Sindya Bhanoo’s debut collection Seeking Fortune Elsewhere raises the poignant question, "Do you understand the sadness of geography?" These stories delve into the experiences of South Indian immigrants and their...
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,...
Little Reunions by Eileen Chang, translated by Jane Weizhen Pan and Martin Merz
Eileen Chang’s novel Little Reunions begins amidst the impending war. The story follows Julie Sheng, a young woman studying in Hong Kong who is compelled to escape as Japanese troops invade the city...
