In a tony beach community outside the city, beautiful, twenty-two-year-old, Alex, is living in the richly-appointed vacation home of mid-fifties Simon, a wealthy, divorced businessman. Alex is hoping that their arrangement will become permanent. Having arrived in the city two years ago, Alex has burned many bridges, the latest being Dom, a middle-aged man whom […]
Daughter is a compelling family drama centred around Mona, a twenty-something playwright, and her tumultuous relationship with her father, Paul. The emotional core of the novel resides in the complex and toxic bond between Mona and Paul, a narcissistic figure with seemingly no redeeming qualities. The narrative unfolds as Mona, a successful playwright and actress, […]
The novel revolves around the life of the Narrator, a man in his late twenties, who has experienced multiple stays in mental asylums. He is a biracial individual with a Puerto Rican American father who worked as a cop and a White Catholic mother who discouraged him from learning Spanish. The Narrator frequently has flashbacks […]
The novel begins in 2010, with the narrator, Mae, recalling her mother’s obsession with a children’s farm animals book. Her mother, often drunk, would insist all animals were sheep, and Mae went along with it to avoid danger. They became estranged, and Mae, seeking answers about her personal problems, bombarded the book’s publishing company with […]
In this novel, the narrator, a poet and teacher living in Iowa, experiences a sudden and severe pain in his stomach and back, leading to his eventual collapse. His partner, L, who does not drive, causes a delay in seeking medical attention. Eventually, the narrator takes himself to the emergency room, where he faces a […]
This is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that captivates readers with its unique blend of social commentary and suspense. The story revolves around two families, one white and middle-class, the other black and affluent, who find themselves trapped together in a luxurious vacation home as the world outside descends into chaos. The book skillfully explores […]
The novel revolves around a family, primarily centered on the character Isabel, her husband Dan, their two children Nathan and Violet, and Isabel’s younger brother Robbie. The story takes place on April 5th of three consecutive years, starting in 2019 before the onset of COVID-19. Isabel is a journalist whose career has stagnated, leaving her […]
This novel is about the reunion of two estranged friends, Lenna and Rhiannon, amidst a mysterious and secluded women-and-children-only intentional community. The narrative shifts between the present day and flashbacks, revealing a web of secrets, betrayals, and hidden motives. The story delves into the complex relationships between the characters, leading to a dramatic climax. In […]
In Waning Bay, Michigan, Daphne Vincent, a children’s librarian in her early 30s, had built a stable and organized life with her fiancé, Peter Collins. Peter, a predictable and handsome software engineer from a wealthy family, proposed to Daphne in Richmond, Virginia, where they met. Daphne, who had moved around frequently during her upbringing due […]
The story commences in New York during the mid-2000s, introducing Eva and Jamie, both 16 years old, who meet in a hospital waiting room. Eva is there to visit her grandmother Adele, who attempted to end her life by leaping from her care home window, while Jamie is visiting his older brother, who is struggling […]