WE GOT THE BEAT BY JENNA MILLER
When handed the volleyball beat for the school paper, an up-and-coming journalist finds herself facing her past with the team’s captain. Jordan Elliot, a high school junior who identifies as a fat, white-coded lesbian, takes her role at the school paper seriously, even if she didn’t land the editorship she hoped for. Spending time with […]
SUN OF BLOOD AND RUIN BY MARIELY LARES
In an alternate version of Mexico, decades after the conquest by Cortés, a gender-swapped Zorro figure grapples with her identity and magical abilities. Lady Leonora, born to the late viceroy of New Spain and a Nahua woman, finds herself thrust into a world of gods and sorcery as a child. Trained in martial arts and […]
IN WANT OF A VISCOUNT – From the Chessmen: Masters of Seduction series , Vol. 3 BY LORRAINE HEATH
Leonora Garrison arrives in London with her brother and mother, hoping to secure investors for their struggling manufacturing business. While she’s fascinated by mechanical devices like the “writing machine” she’s developing, she’s also intrigued by more personal matters. Sneaking out to the Elysium club, rumored to fulfill women’s fantasies, she encounters John Castleton, Viscount Wyeth, […]
CAREER FORWARD: STRATEGIES FROM WOMEN WHO’VE MADE IT BY GRACE PUMA & CHRISTIANA SMITH SHI
In their book, two former corporate executives offer valuable guidance for women seeking long-term fulfillment in their careers. Puma, who previously held a senior position at PepsiCo, and Shi, a former executive at Nike, share insights on how women can succeed professionally while maintaining a balanced and satisfying life outside of work. The authors highlight […]
HIDE AND BE BY GARY L. STUART
In Stuart’s legal novel, a case involving mistaken identity takes on a sinister new dimension. The protagonist, Martin Cheshire, finds himself on trial for the murder of his twin brother, Arthur. However, before proceedings can commence, the authorities must ascertain Martin’s true identity. There’s uncertainty surrounding whether he is indeed Martin Cheshire or Arthur Cheshire, […]
REVOLUTIONS IN AMERICAN MUSIC: THREE DECADES THAT CHANGED A COUNTRY AND ITS SOUNDS BY MICHAEL BROYLES
In his exploration of three pivotal moments in American pop and classical music, Broyles, a musicology professor at Florida State University and former music critic, identifies the 1840s, 1920s, and 1950s as significant periods shaped by the intersection of race, technology, and evolving musical ideologies. Each decade witnessed transformative shifts in the cultural landscape, fueled […]
THE HOLOCAUST: AN UNFINISHED HISTORY BY DAN STONE
In a groundbreaking exposition by Professor Stone, the director of the Holocaust Research Institute at Royal Holloway, a stark reassessment of Holocaust historiography emerges, shaking the very foundations of conventional narratives. Departing from the traditional portrayal of the Holocaust as solely a German atrocity, Stone’s meticulous analysis unveils a web of complicity woven across Europe […]
I’M SO GLAD WE HAD THIS TIME TOGETHER: A MEMOIR BY MAURICE VELLEKOO
In a poignant and candid graphic memoir, Canadian artist Maurice Vellekoop opens up about his experiences growing up gay in 1970s Toronto. Raised in a conservative Christian household where homosexuality was condemned as a sin, Vellekoop grapples with his identity amidst family dynamics marked by his deep affection for his mother and fear of his […]
THE SHRINKING SETBACK A MATH GRAPHIC NOVEL: LEARN FRACTIONS AND DECIMALS! From the Solvers series , Vol. 2 BY JON CHAD
In the second installment of this STEM-focused series, three young superheroes find themselves facing off against their archenemy Null Void in a battle to protect the Arithmetic Meteor, the source of their superpowers. However, after accepting free cans of Micro Cola from a villainous character disguised as a friendly figure, the Solvers—consisting of Leo, Shahi, […]
THE OTHER VALLEY BY SCOTT ALEXANDER HOWARD
In a secluded and enigmatic village lies the upbringing of Odile Ozanne, a solitary young woman whose life unfolds within the confines of predetermined fate, or so she believes. This remarkable debut novel delves into Odile’s journey as she navigates the mysteries of her village, nestled amidst borders that intertwine with both its past and […]