July
Broken Pencils

Broken Pencils by J.R. Rice

Reviewed by Michaela Gordoni In Broken Pencils by J.R. Rice, 18-year-old Jonah is in for a whirlwind prom night when his emotions mount on top of drug use and alcohol. He has a personal recipe for disaster, and the ingredients are as follows: Firs ...

June
Bittersweet Fruit

Bittersweet Fruit by William LeRoy

Reviewed by Jacquelyn Tolksdorf At its core, Bittersweet Fruit satirically explores themes of morality, the consequences of past actions, and the search for truth. Leroy delves into the gray areas of right and wrong, portraying characters who are ...

The Joy Divisions

The Joy Divisions by Scott Dimovitz

Reviewed by Lisa Brown Gilbert An intense portrayal of personal evolution in contemporary life, Scott Dimovitz’s The Joy Divisions, offers an immersive literary jaunt back to a time and place where drugs, angst, history, art, music, literature, blue ...

Shapless Summers

Shapeless Summers by Hayden Thompson

Reviewed by Lily Andrews "Shapeless Summers" is an intimate and touching story of William Greenwood, a middle-aged man from England, who retired from his lifelong career as a seafarer. William moves to the Pacific Islands and takes up data enginee ...

May
Marvelous Days

Marvelous Days by Hayden Thompson

Reviewed by Jacquelyn Tolksdorf Marvelous Days by Hayden Thompson is a poignant narrative that delves into the introspective journey of Kevin Brunner, a widowed biologist, navigating the early stages of his retirement. Set against the backdrop of ...

Project Ubermensch

Project Übermensch

Reviewed by Reyan Mishra Even the bibliophiles with the highest book-count would agree the most satisfying books are the ones that leave you wanting more. The thriller in question belongs to that very club. "Project Übermensch" is an intriguing sc ...