Reviews

Ulfhildr

Ulfhildr

Mary Thaler’s novel in verse is an epic tale of vengeance, greed, violence, and betrayal, but also of courage, friendship, and trust.

By Martin Breul

Mechanophilia Book 1

Mechanophilia Book 1

In a lexical tour de force of monumental proportions, the two poets unleash a verbal maelstrom that rewards readers.

By Martin Breul

The Consulting Trap

The Consulting Trap

With a clear organizing structure, Hurl and Werner's book succeeds as a citizen’s guide to modern consulting.

By Noah Ciubotaru

Naniki

Naniki

Oonya Kempadoo's novel is a love letter to the Caribbean and its light-flecked waters.

By Val Rwigema

Like Every Form of Love

Like Every Form of Love

Padma Viswanathan's unclassifiable memoir of friendship and writing is both intimate and universal.

By Malcolm Fraser

Catinat Boulevard

Catinat Boulevard

Caroline Vu’s most ambitious book yet takes a bold approach to her themes of race and cultural identity.

By Olivia Shan

G

G

Klara du Plessis and Khashayar “Kess” Mohammadi's poetic collaboration is playful and deeply felt.

By Emily Mernin

Food School

Food School

Jade Armstrong pivots between trauma jokes, confession, and explaining how disordered eating plays out emotionally.

By Emily Raine

Here Is Still Here

Here Is Still Here

Sivan Slapak’s prose touches on truths about aging, family, friendship, and what makes a life.

By Tina Wayland