Here's what the critics have to say about William Upski Wimsatt's previous work:"Spiritual heir to Norman Mailer."?The Atlantic"Wimsatt's charisma stems from his courage."?Cornel West"Bomb the Suburbs
Sandy, recently fired and divorced, agrees to do a freelance job in Memphis on a runaway bride, but she becomes drawn to a story about the murders of Elvis Presley impersonators who were supposed to p
The Failure is a picaresque novel set in Los Angeles about two guys who conceive and badly execute a plan to rob a Korean check-cashing store in order to finance the prototype for an impossibly ridicu
“Great writers by definition are outriders, raiders of a sort, sweeping down from wilderness territories to disturb the peace, overrun the status quo and throw into question everything we know to be t
Anna In-Between is Elizabeth Nunez's finest literary achievement to date. In spare prose, with attention to every word and the juxtaposition of words to each other, Nunez returns to themes of emotion
Presents accounts of women who had abortions, detailing their individual life experiences, why they decided to get an abortion, and why the pro-choice movement is important to them.
This anthology brings to light some of the new fiction writers who are using the Internet’s labyrinthine array of blogs and personal web pages to expose, test, and develop their work. They are gay, st
Tough, spirited, and fiercely independent Abigail is brought as a teenager to London from Nigeria by relatives who attempt to force her into prostitution. She flees, struggling to find herself in the
“In this wonderfully intelligent novel, Kirsten Dinnall Hoyte explores a young woman’s complicated struggle to come to terms with her fractured past. Full of vivid characters and lovely sensual detail
Fifteen-year-old Jonah Hart struggles to put his father's death behind him, but must first face the multitude of ghosts that talk to him everyday, including his father.
Otis Redding's classic song "Respect," as popularized by Aretha Franklin, is beautifully adapted to picture book form, fueling the empowered imagination of a young girl.Otis Redding’s classic song “Re
Innovative illustrator Kirk Parrish brings the iconic song "Move the Crowd" to life for the first time as a children's picture book.Innovative illustrator Kirk Parrish brings the iconic song "Move the
Mike Love and Brian Wilson's world-famous song, gloriously illustrated by Paul Hoppe, will bring smiles to the faces of children and parents alike.Mike Love and Brian Wilson's world-famous song, glori
McVie’s classic song about keeping one’s chin up and rolling with life’s punches is beautifully adapted to an uplifting children’s book.McVie's classic song about keeping one's chin up and rolling wit
Ralph Nader and his family share recipes inspired by his parents' commitment to the healthy diet of their homeland of Lebanon."Nader's parents owned and operated a restaurant called the Highland Arms
"[Friedman's] knack for being in the right place at an extraordinary amount of right times, coupled with his ability to size up noteworthy characters and scenes, has secured his place as one of the mo
"Tony Bellotto has written his novel in the best noir tradition. The book, in the style of Edgar Allan Poe, grips the reader from beginning to surprising end. Bellini and the Sphinx is a landmark in W
When Sam, a bartender in New York, hears that his ex, Vicki, his one true love, has quit AA and is out drinking again, he embarks on a quest to find her. Sam and his sidekick Francis trek from dive ba
"Justine Bateman was famous before selfies replaced autographs, and bags of fan mail gave way to Twitter shitstorms. And here's the good news: she took notes along the way. Justine steps through the l
"McFadden works a kind of miracle--not only do her characters retain their appealing humanity; their story eclipses the bonds of history to offer continuous surprises...Beautiful and evocative."--Jesm
"After spending two years in Algeria with the French military, Jacques le Garrec, a Resistance hero and former detective, returns home in disgrace to a desolate snow-laden seacoast village in Brittany
"McFadden works a kind of miracle--not only do her characters retain their appealing humanity; their story eclipses the bonds of history to offer continuous surprises...Beautiful and evocative."--Jesm
In Knucklehead, we meet Marcus Hayes, a brilliant black attorney who struggles, often unsuccessfully, with the impulse to confront everyday bad behavior with swift and antisocial action. The cause of
"[An] exquisitely made thriller...A remarkably powerful narrative. The interrogation scene repulses while it grips...but readers are advised to stay with it for a rich reading experience."--Booklist,
Included in "10 Best New Books to Read This May," Chicago Review of Books."Originally published in 1988 and written by one of Haiti’s seminal authors, still with us at age 90, this vibrant, erotically
"Achy Obejas's new story collection begins and ends with a question: What is your name? The answer is an abounding one. Counterrevolutionaries, the witnesses to the arrival of Columbus's caravels, poe
"Danny Goldberg is a relentless tracker of people. However elusive this Lost Chord may be, Danny G. searches it out and nails it to the tree flesh. Eternity now! 1967 forever!" --Wavy Gravy"Danny Gold
"The Dead Detective is Heffernan's first novel in seven years, and wherever he's been, he hasn't forgotten how to write a good, gritty police procedural. . . . This edgy police drama succeeds in captu
"The Dead Detective is Heffernan's first novel in seven years, and wherever he's been, he hasn't forgotten how to write a good, gritty police procedural. . . . This edgy police drama succeeds in captu
"Jay Ryan takes the germ of an idea and makes it uniquely great. His genius is in knowing what matters and what doesn't." ?Steve AlbiniThe third book from the iconic underground poster artist, selecte
"The Game Don't Change is a story from the streets, where life and death are closer than you think. Mazaradi Fox knew how to play the game better than most, and his life and experience shine through e
