Book Summaries

Ilium – Lea Carpenter’s dazzling new novel

Ilium

“Ilium: A Novel” by Lea Carpenter delves into the intricate and shadowy world of international espionage, primarily set across various European locales like London, Mallorca, Croatia, Paris, and Cap Ferret. This novel is a journey into the life of a…

Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts

Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts

Crystal Wilkinson’s “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks” is a unique combination of memoir and cookbook, giving a rich tapestry of stories and foods that commemorate Black Appalachian ancestry. This 256-page…

Dead in Long Beach, California

Dead in Long Beach California

Venita Blackburn’s debut novel “Dead in Long Beach, California” has received critical acclaim for its imaginative narrative and deep investigation of sorrow, truth, and human perseverance. This literary work takes place over the course of a week and revolves around…