Susan Wingate is a gifted writer. With her powerful prose and storytelling prowess, “When You Leave Me,” captured my attention as soon as I started reading. I instantly felt a connection to this place and the people. I really enjoyed getting caught up in both the vibrant descriptions of the island and the cast of quirky characters. … More “When You Leave Me” by Susan Wingate
“My Famous Brain” by Diane Wald introduces readers to Jack MacLeod and his ability to memorize books, not just passages, but actual full-length books. However, his brain is also the part of his body that failed him the most. “My Famous Brain” tells Jack’s adult life from a different point of view-mostly from after his death. … More “My Famous Brain” by Diane Wald
“Blood at the Root” uses the power of a video event—the sacrificial torture and racial atonement of the scion of a white billionaire—to weave interrelated stories with constantly changing community characters that morph into a microcosm of American culture. … More “Blood at the Root” by Ciahnan Darrell
“Wrightsville Beach” is a beautiful coming-of-age story of young love that falls victim to the trials of real life. From Hank’s tainted reputation he desperately wants to overcome, to Jess’ emotional rollercoaster of doubt and fear letting herself love and trust her heart, we feel every moment of their fraught relationship as it swells to the highest heights and then plummets to its darkest moments. … More “Wrightsville Beach” by Suzanne Goodwyn
“The Newlywed’s Window and Other Stories” is a commanding debut collection of stories, as the writers impressively brew reality and craft to create a fresh, complex, and empathetic portrait of contemporary African society. … More “The Newlywed’s Window and Other Stories”
“Challenges of Special Children: An Alternative ‘How To’ Guide for Parents on Managing Their Child’s Behavior in a Natural, Loving Way,” is a solid and informative guide by Psychologist Amelia Starlight. Parenting, although a beautiful experience, is one of the most difficult jobs on the planet. For parents whose child’s needs are higher than the allistic child’s, parenting can be at times demanding, leaving parents frustrated and drained. … More “Challenges of Special Children: An Alternative ‘How To’ Guide for Parents on Managing Their Child’s Behavior in a Natural, Loving Way” by Amelia Starlight
“The Refusal: A Steamy Contemporary Romance (The Techboys Series Book 1),” by Eve M. Riley, is a unique, must-read twist on a modern romance involving a woman in the tech business, and a man in the software industry. … More “The Refusal” by Eve M. Riley
“The Savage Path: A Memoir of Modern Masculinity,” by David Savage, is a powerful, thoughtful journey through one man’s life as he looks at the people and forces that shaped him into the person he is today. … More “The Savage Path: A Memoir of Modern Masculinity” by David Savage
Told in three parts, this huge book (well over eight hundred pages) could actually be made into a trilogy. I am happy it wasn’t, though, because it enabled me to read all three sections at once. Author Alyssa Milani created a very realistic story that captures the essence of who we are as we go through our various stages of life. … More “Him & I” by Alyssa Milani
“Comfort Zone” by the award-winning author Kimberly Fish, is a highly entertaining and absorbing novel about Anna and Jack, who’s “running” eventually leads them smack into a brick wall that they, themselves, have built. But by letting a friendship grow, and working together with common interests, they find satisfaction in one another. … More “Comfort Zone” by Kimberly Fish
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