The Peacetime Traumas: Yannick Murphy’s Things That Are Funny On A Submarine But Not Really

Yannick Murphy’s Things That Are Funny On A Submarine But Not Really is an incredible modern novel that explores the … More

Kawakami’s HEAVEN and Mishima’s STAR

I recently read an article that outlined a few modern Japanese masters for fans of Murakami, and I was delighted … More

A Life’s Epistolary Quilt: Virginia Evans’ The Correspondent

A subtle epistolary novel, The Correspondent was a title I picked up after reading about it in a profile, intrigued … More

These are strange times: Liberation Day by George Saunders

I am always a fan of George Saunders, and I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of his newest … More

“…but your kids are gonna love it.” Michael J Fox’s Future Boy

Michael J. Fox’s Future Boy is an incredible and intimate behind-the-scenes look into his experiences filming Back to the Future … More

Twist by Colum McCann

“So much of our courage stems from a sense of shame.” We live in interesting times — times far removed … More

To try and control is to go mad… Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr. 

“This is the key, you have learned – to relinquish control, to relinquish the desire for control… to try and … More

Josh Bresslin’s Going Over: A Character-Driven Journey in Wrestling and the new Guy Lit

Joshua Bresslin has hit the mat hard with his newest novel, Going Over. An emotionally impactful, character-driven examination of the … More

Reading Homer in 2025: When men were men and gods were gods

“Come, men of Troy and Trojan women; look upon Hektor if ever before you were joyful when you saw him … More

Dave Barry’s ‘Class Clown’: A Journey Through His Hilarious New Memoir

I have been a fan of Dave Barry’s since middle school. I own just about all of his books, many … More