“Paradise”: A Pandemic Novel that Offers a Way Forward

The novel tells a story about the change that happened to one woman during the summer of 2020 and, in doing so, it offers a way through the strata of reality by way of art.

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“Do Tell”: A Novel Ripe with Golden Age Hollywood Gossip

An intimate, heart-breaking character study embedded in a crowd of engaging, chattering characters. A sparkling visit to a magical era in Hollywood and a deep dive into the dirty deceptions that made it appear so fine.

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“Our Bodies Electric” Celebrates Eccentricities, Youth’s Exuberances

Bold and inspiring, Zackary Vernon’s “Our Bodies Electric” offers the South its own version of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.”

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Rhythm of Trout Fishing Juxtaposes Uncertainty in “Yellow Stonefly”

Sandy Holston seeks solace in the Ripshin River valley of western Virginia, only to discover that the problems of the world exist in even the most serene settings. Can she learn to adapt?

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“The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge”: A Romp with Depth

Matthew Hubbard’s YA debut is funny, bright, and fiery.

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