Stay and Fight, Madeline Ffitch
Set in a region known for its independent spirit, Stay and Fight shakes up what it means to be a … Continue reading →
The Old Drift, Namwali Serpell
From a woman covered with hair and another plagued with endless tears, to forbidden love affairs and fiery political ones, … Continue reading →
Deep River, Karl Marlantes
Layered with fascinating historical detail, this is a novel that breathes deeply of the sun-dappled forest and bears witness to … Continue reading →
Watershed, Doreen Vanderstoop
Despite its decade-long gestation, Watershed is both timely and urgent as it imagines a semi-dystopian future in Alberta brought on … Continue reading →
2020 Earth Day Celebrations
As a firm believer that every day is Earth Day, I also celebrate this one day a year that is … Continue reading →
Side Chick Nation, Aya de León
Click here to return to the series The global novel exists, not as a genre separated from and opposed to … Continue reading →
Barn 8, Deb Olin Unferth
Funny, whimsical, philosophical, and heartbreaking, Barn 8 ultimately asks: What constitutes meaningful action in a world so in need of … Continue reading →
Accidentals, Susan M. Gaines
When Gabriel’s immigrant mother returns to her native Uruguay, he takes a break from his uninspiring job to accompany her. … Continue reading →
Hold Back the Tide, Melinda Salisbury
Everyone knows what happened to Alva’s mother, all those years ago. But when dark forces begin to stir in Ormscaula, … Continue reading →
Migrations, Charlotte McConaghy
Propelled by a narrator as fierce and fragile as the terns she is following, Migrations is a shatteringly beautiful ode … Continue reading →