Fiction
By Sarah Wang. New Skin is chaotic, unsettling, darkly funny, and completely impossible to predict. At its core, the book follows Linli Feng, who is pulled back into her mother Fanny’s life after years of distance when another cosmetic procedure goes disastrously wrong. What initially sounds like a story
Non-Fiction
By Mona Chollet. How to Resist Guilt: On What’s Holding Women Back, translated by Emily Boyce, is a thoughtful and compelling book that explores the roots of guilt and the ways it disproportionately shapes women’s lives. We talk a lot about guilt, but not nearly enough about where
Fiction
By Louise Hegarty. Getting the Electric by Louise Hegarty is a strange, inventive, and cleverly structured collection of short stories that plays with narrative form in ways that feel fresh and unpredictable. Each chapter presents a completely different story, yet what makes the book particularly compelling is the way each
Fiction
By Hal Ebbott Among Friends is a deeply unsettling yet profoundly moving exploration of moral choice, betrayal, and the quiet devastations that ripple through families and friendships. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity, Ebbott crafts a novel that does not merely tell a story but dissects the emotional and psychological
Fiction
By Niamh Mulvey The Amendment immerses readers in the intricate lives of three generations of women, weaving a captivating narrative of love, freedom, and the enduring influence of the past. As Nell and Adrienne anticipate the arrival of their baby, Nell grapples with unresolved issues from her past, prompting her